Name : Ni Putu Anggina Putri

Class : XI IPA 1

Absent : 26

DISCUSSION TEXT

A. DEFINITION

Discussion text can be interpreted as text that contains a discussion of a matter and
contains different ideas or opinions or from different points of view.

B. PURPOSE
- To present different opinions on a particular issue or topic arguments for and
against/positive and negative/good and bad.
- To present two points of view about issue or problem.
- To present arguments from differing points of view about issue or problem..
C. GENERIC STRUCTURE
1. Issue

In this section, the author introduces the issues discussed in his writing.

2. Arguments pro and contra

This section contains pro (supporting) and contra (opposing) arguments for the
statement or issue discussed. This argument is not from the opinion of the author, but
whether from several parties or experts who have an opinion on the issue. In addition,
for each argument the writer must write down the main idea and description.

3. Recommendation or conclusion

The last part is the author’s opinion on the issues discussed. The author can take one
point from the arguments given and provide his statement or recommendation.

D. TENSES / LANGUAGE FEATURES

• Consists of several tenses. Generally in texts like this we use the simple present
tense, but in a few sentences that support a statement we can use other tenses.

• Using general nouns, such as governments, students, and others.

• Using active voice or active voice.

•Using adjectives or adjectives.

•Using conjunctions, such as furthermore, as well as this, and others.

•Using contrastives, such as conversely, on the other hand, and others.

 •Using persuasive, descriptive, and judgmental language.

•Using imperatives.

•Use complex sentences

E. EXAMPLE DISCUSSION TEXT

Do Teenagers Really Need a Mobile Phone?

Nowadays, mobile phones are becoming an extremely popular electronic for people.
They are also becoming more technologically sophisticated; most can take and share
pictures and videos and connect to the Internet for web surfing. Many teenagers are
becoming cell phone owners, however. It’s debatable whether a teenager actually needs
a mobile phone, but mostly they will say that a phone was essential to their happiness
and social standing. Without a mobile phone, the average teenager is unable to
function–they can’t talk to their friends and life just isn’t worth living. But before you
give in and rush off to buy your petulant teenager a brand new iPhone, read the
following list.

One of the reasons of letting a teenager have a mobile phone is because one way of
making a teenager do exactly what you want is by using a combination between bribery
and blackmail. They will do what you want easily if you offer to put more data on their
mobile phone. Second reason is that mobile phone can also be an excellent way of
staying in touch with a teenager when they are away from home. Third, many cell
phones enable the teenager to access internet. By using this feature, teenagers can obtain
answers to questions very quickly and easily. The last, if a teenager has a mobile phone,
they can use it to call for help in a sticky situation for some reason. In such condition,
having a cell phone handy could be a lifesaver.

In spite of having some advantages, letting teenagers have a mobile phone has also
some disadvantages. First, cheating can be done more easily by using mobile phone
since students can search or text the answers under their desks during tests. Second,
mobile phones can be very distracting from some important activities in a child’s life
such as studying, doing homework, or even crossing the street. Third, sexual content
which can be accessed easily is also an issue for parents to consider before giving a
mobile phone for their child.

Everything must have its good and bad effect, and mobile phone must too. We need to
be wise to use such a sophisticated technology in our lives. As parents, we can set
guidelines for our children on when they are able to use their cell phones or give a
suitable phone for their age so that we can get more advantages from purchasing a
mobile phone for our children.