DIFFERENCE

DISCUSSION
Definition
To present information
and opinions about
issues in more one side
of an issue, usually
opposite each other.

EXPLANATION

Definition
Explanation is a text
which tells processes
relating to forming of
natural, social, scientific
and cultural phenomena

DISCUSSION

EXPLANATION

The Generic Structure

a.Issue
This part consists of an introductory
paragraph that introduces topic/issue
may state writers view.
b.Argument
This part consists of series of paragraphs
that outline arguments for and against
the issue or topic. Words should show
comparison/contrast and link arguments.
c.Conclusion
This part consists of sums up issues and
presents writers point of view and/or
recommendations.

The Generic Structure

a. General Statement
Stating the phenomena issues
which are to be explained.
b. Sequenced explanation
Stating the series of steps
which explain the
phenomena.
c. Closing

EXPLANATION

DISCUSSION
Language Features

Using Simple Present Tense

Use of relating verb/to be
Using thinking verb
Using general and
abstract noun
Using
conjunction/transition
Using modality
Using adverb of manner

Language Features

Featuring generic participant; sun;

rain , etc
General and abstract nouns
Using chronological connection; to
begin with, next, etc
Conjunctions of time and cause
Action verbs
Using passive voice pattern
Using simple present tence
Noun phrase
Abstract nouns
Adverbial phrases
Complex sentences

DISCUSSION
The Function
A discussion is used to
present different
opinions on a particular
issue or topic i.e.
arguments for ideas
against between positive
and negative or between
good and bad.

EXPLANATION

The Function
To explain the prosesses
involved in the formation
or working s of natural
or sociocultural
phenomena

 TheDISCUSSION
purpose
To explore various
perspective before
coming to an inform
decision
To present information
and opinions about
more than one side of
an issue (for poins
and against points)

EXPLANATION
The purpose
To explain the
processes how/why
something occurs
involved in the
formation or working
of natural or sociocultural phenomena

Example of Discussion
Giving Children Homework
ISSUE
There are a lot of discussion as to whether children should be
given homework or not. Is it enough for children having time to
study at school or needing additional time in home for study after
school time?
ARGUMENT FOR
Some people claim that children do enough work in school
already. They also argue that children have their hobbies which
they want to do after school, such as sport or music. A further
point they make is that a lot of homeworks are pointless and does
not help the children learn at all.

 ARGUMENTS AGAINST
However, there are also strong arguments against this point of view.
Parents and teachers argue that it is important to find out whether
children can work on their own without the support from the teacher.
They say that the evening is a good time for children to sit down and
think about what they have learned in school.
Furthermore they claim that the school day is too short to get
anything done. It makes sense to send home tasks like independent
reading or further writing task which do not need the teacher
support.
CONCLUTION
I think, on balance, that some homework is good idea but that should
only given at the weekend when children have more time.

VOCAB