Discussion Text: Definition, Generic Structures, Language Features, and the Example

Definition:

Discussion text is a text which presents a problematic discourse. This problem will be discussed from different points of view. It presents pro and contra opinion on certain issue.

Purpose:

To present different opinions on a particular issue or topic arguments for and against/positive and negative/good and bad.

Generic Structures:

         1.       Issue: Contains of statement and preview about something

         2.      Supporting point: After stating the issue, it is necessary to present the argument to support that one point is agreeing.

         3.      Contrastive point: Beside the supporting argument, discussion text needs the arguments which disagree to stated issue.

         4.      Recommendation/conclusion: It is used to tell how to solve issue by connecting the arguments for and against.

       Language Features:

          1.      Introducing category or generic participant

          2.      Relating verb/to be

          3.      Using thinking verb

          4.      Using additive, contrastive, and casual connection

          5.      Using modalities

          6.      Using adverbial of manner

          7.      Using conjunction/transition

          8.      Using simple present tense

        Example:

Homework

I have been wondering if homework is necessary. I think we should have homework because it helps us to learn and revise our work. Homework helps people who aren’t very smart to remember what they have learned. Homework is really good because it helps with our education. But, many times, doing home is not a great idea. I think we shouldn’t have homework because I like to go out after school to a restaurant or the movies. Sometimes homework is boring and not important. I think homework is bad because I like to play and discuss things with my family. According to me, homework is not as an entirely bad thing or a completely good thing for students’ education because this is about how they learn more their material from school.