Discussion texts

Example of Discussion Text

The Benefits & Drawbacks Of Distance Learning

For whatever reasons, people are now starting to switch conventional learning to distance learning. But,
people still debate if distance learning contributes more benefits or drawbacks.

The proponents of distance learning  say it is better since it requires no commuting. Then, it
saves time and money for students. Also, distance learning is more convenient for them.

Distance learning provides more availability. Nobody can reject it. With the presence of an
online class method, students can still attend the class whatever their condition.

Despite the advantages, the opponents still find problems with distance learning. They say that
distance learning is more costly. It also requires complex technology.

Another drawback of online class is there is no immediate feedback. Not likely the traditional
classroom, students should wait for comments or feedback. It is because the teacher has to
review and send responses.

Students will learn and work alone most of the time. Students can feel isolated and get less
physical and social interaction.

Distance learning may be good, but it does not mean this method has nothing to deny. Regarding
the advantages and disadvantages, it’s good to see individuals’ learning style before deciding to
use online or traditional learning.  

In a discussion text, we express our opinion about a certain issue

whether it is a pro or a con. In expressing our pro opinion, we can use
these following expression.
1. I agree with you
2. I am positive about that
3. I like it that way
In expressing our con opinion, we can use these following expressions.
1. I’m afraid I disagree
2. I’m not sure about that
3. I don’t see it that way
Connectives words are words to link ideas, so that there is unity in a
paragraph. We also use contrastive conjunctions to express
disagreement, such as:
 Even if
 However
 No matter how
 Although
 Even though
 Though
 In spite of
 Despite

When we express our opinion, we also use connectives words to link

out ideas.
Connectives Words Function
And, also, as well as, besides, More information follows
finally, furthermore, moreover, in
addition to
Examples, kinds, types, numbers, Examples will follow
others, several, some, such as,
the following
Even if, however, in spite of,
instead of, nevertheless, on the
other hand, despite, still, yet
All, but, except
As a result of, because, due to, in
order to, since, because of
As a consequence, as a result,
consequently, so, so that,
therefore
An opposite ideas will follow
Exception will follow
Information about the cause of
something follows
Information about the effects of
something follows.

Assignment
1. Every student prepares one issue that can be debatable
2. There should be pro arguments and elaboration
3. There should be cons arguments and elaboration
4. Conclusion
5. Perform a monologue
6. Make a group for presentation consisting of 6 students
7. Each student give assessment for other student
8. You will perform the monologue next meeting.