ENGLISH TASK

DISCUSSION TEXT & HORTATORY EXPOSITION TEXT

Group members:

Kadek Gede Agus Wira Pradana AS. (04 / XII MIPA 3)

Christiant Dimas Renggana (13 / XII MIPA 3)
Putu Dwira Bagaskara (13 / XII MIPA 3)
Yohanes Samuel Sofyan (13 / XII MIPA 3)

SMA NEGERI 5 DENPASAR

DENPASAR, BALI
2018
A. Discussion Text
1. Definition
Discussion text is a text which present a problematic discourse. This problem will be
discussed from different viewpoints. In other word, Discussion text is a kind of genre
used to present at least two points of view (pro & contra) about an issue.

2. Generic structure
The generic structure of discussion text are :
 Issue  Stating the issue which is to discussed.
 Pro argument / supporting points  Presenting the point in in supporting the
presented issue.
 Cons argument / contrastive point  Presenting other points which disagree
to the supporting point.
 Recommendation / conclusion  Stating the writer’s recommendation of the
discourse.

3. Example of discussion text

The Advantage and Disadvantage of Nuclear Power

Nuclear power is generated by using uranium which is a metal mined in various

part of the world. The first large scale of nuclear power station was opened at Calder
Hall in Cumbria, England in 1956.
Some military ships and submarines have nuclear power plant for engine. Nuclear
power produces around 11% of the world’s energy needed, and produces huge
amounts of energy. It cause no pollution as we would get when burning fossil fuels.
The advantages of nuclear plant are as follow:
 It costs about the same coal, so it is not expansive to make.
 It does not produce smoke or carbon dioxide, so it does not contribute to
the greenhouse effect.
 It produces huge amounts of energy from small amount of uranium.
 It produces small amount of waste.
 It is reliable.
On the other hand, nuclear power is very, very dangerous. It must be sealed up
and buried for many years to allow the radioactivity to die away. Furthermore,
although it is reliable, a lot of money has to be spent on safety because if it does go
wrong, a nuclear accident ca be a major accident.
People are increasingly concerned about this matter. In the 1990’s nuclear power
was the fastest growing source of power in many parts of the world.
 4. Other title of discussion text
 Homework in full day school
 Fox hunting : Is it legal?
 National Exam : Pro and Contra
 Pro and con of Computers for Students

B. Hortatory Exposition Text

1. Definition
Hortatory exposition text is a text which represents the attempt of the writer to have
the addressee (listeners) do something or act in certain way. Hortatory exposition text
can be found in scientific books, journals, magazines, newspaper articles, academic
speech or lectures, research report etc. Hortatory expositions are popular among
science, academic community and educated people.

2. Generic structure
The generic structure of hortatory exposition text are :
 Thesis  Statement or announcement of issue concern.
 Arguments  Reasons for concern that will lead to recommendation.
 Recommendation  Statement of what should or should not happen or be
done based on the given arguments.

3. Example of hortatory exposition text

Fasten Your Seat Belt!

A seat belt, sometimes called a safety belt, is a safety harness designed to secure
the occupant of a vehicle against harmful movement that may result from a collision
or a sudden stop. Why should we use seat belt?
As part of an overall occupant restraint system, seat belts are intended to reduce
injuries by stopping the wearer from hitting hard interior elements of the vehicle or
other passengers (the so-called second impact) and by preventing the wearer from
being thrown from the vehicle.
During 2004, total accident in DKI Jakarta are 4.544 cases, with 1.146 death
victims, 63% of that accident victims didn’t use seat belt . If we use seat belt, we will
be safe if an accident happening to us. Of course it will decrease the number of death
by fatal accident. This fact makes us realize that if we don’t use seat belt, we will
endanger our life. So it’s very important to use seat belt.
For some people, using seat belt makes journey uncomfortable, makes us can’t
move freely, etc. But if we used to wear it, it will be our habit. We will feel more and
more comfortable if we often use it. Regardless of whether it is comfortable or not, it
is very important for us to use seat belt, to save our life.
 From the above reasons, there is not any reasons for us not to use seat belt. There
are so many advantages of using seat belt. And so many disadvantages will we have if
we do not use seat belt. I think we have to rely on one thing: our safety. Protection is
better than curing. So, wear and fasten seat belt!

4. Other title of hortatory exposition text

 The Benefit of Reading
 Never Try Smoking
 Internet For Students
 Watch your Kids While Watching TV