THE DUTY OF THE ENGLISH LANGUAGE

IT IS ABOUT THE DISCUSSION TEXT

IT IS ARRANGED BY GROUP 3

The Name of Moderator : Nurul Aini (26)

The Name of Members : 1. Fadlil Tamama W.A. (8)
2. Minda Cahya Margita (15)
3. M. Risqi Dwi Setyadi (20)
4. Nadiya Sabila Hana (22)
5. Rizki Lestari (28)

ACADEMIC YEAR 2023/2024

SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL 1 PEGANDON
CLASS XI.2
 PREFACE

The writer thanks to Allah SWT because of the help of Allah, the writer
can finished writing this report right in the calculated time. The purpose in writing
this report is to fulfill the assignment that given by Mr. Budi Santoso, S.Pd as
English teacher.

In arranging this report, the writer trully get lots challenges and
obstructions but with help of many individuals, these obstructions could passed.
The writer also realized there are still many mistakes in process of writing this
report.

Because of that , the writer says thank you to all individuals who helps in
the process of writing this. Hopefully Allah replies all helps and bless you all. The
writer realized that this report still imperfect in arrangement and the content.
Then the writer hope the critism from the readers can help me in perfecting the
next report.

Pegandon, 6 February 2024

The writer
 DISCUSSION TEXT

The Definition of Discussion Text

Discussion text is a text which presents a problematic discourse. This problem
will be discussed from different viewpoints. Discussion is commonly found in
philosophical, historic, and social text. In other word, Discussion is a kind of
genre used to present (at least) two points of view about an issue.

The Social Function of Discussion text

 To present two points of view about issue or problem.
 To present arguments from differing points of view about issue or problem.

The generic structure of Discussion Text

 Issue: stating the issue which is to discussed
 Argument pro: presenting the point in in supporting the presented issue
 Argument cons: presenting other points which disagree to the supporting point
 Conclusion / recommendation stating the writer’
For Example
READING TEXT :
Mobile Phone, Is It Good or Bad?

We are in the period when technology has developed so rapidly. We can

meet technology in various ranges such as education, medical, communications,
etc. One of those examples is Mobile Phone.

Today, mobile phone is getting popular for teens because it offers

practicality with various features. They use it for communication and
entertainment. Yet, such development has impact for its users, particularly for
youths.

The advance of mobile phone has a good impact because teens can be
more knowledgeable about anything. It can be easier to find out something new.
They also can use mobile phones to facilitate their study or work.

Unfortunately, the use of mobile phone can also be bad for youths. For
example, the growth of mobile phone causes teens and even children to become
addicted. This might have impacts on their physical and psychological condition.
Besides, teenagers can also forget to fulfill their responsibility to learn.

To conclude, as teenagers we should not be too addicted to mobile phone.

We should take advantage of any gadget as good as possible. It’s better to use a
mobile phone for suitable needs without disturbing others’ interests.
 ANALYZING GENERIC STRUCTURE OF DISCUSSION TEXT

Mobile Phone, Is It Good or Bad?

Issue:
We are in the period when technology has developed so rapidly. We can
meet technology in various ranges such as education, medical,
communications, etc. One of those examples is Mobile Phone.

Today, mobile phone is getting popular for teens because it offers

practicality with various features. They use it for communication and
entertainment. Yet, such development has impact for its users, particularly
for youths.

Argument For:
The advance of mobile phone has a good impact because teens can be
more knowledgeable about anything. It can be easier to find out something
new. They also can use mobile phones to facilitate their study or work.

Argument Against:
Unfortunately, the use of mobile phone can also be bad for youths. For
example, the growth of mobile phone causes teens and even children to
become addicted. This might have impacts on their physical and
psychological condition. Besides, teenagers can also forget to fulfill their
responsibility to learn.

Conclusion:
To conclude, as teenagers we should not be too addicted to mobile phone.
We should take advantage of any gadget as good as possible. It’s better to
use a mobile phone for suitable needs without disturbing others’ interests.
LANGUAGE FEATURES
 The Linking Verb
“are” _ “ We are in the period when... “
“is” – “...mobile phone is getting popular for teens...”
“has” – “...such development has impact for its users...”
“is” – “...the advance of mobile phone is a good impact because...”
 Thinking Verb
“forget” – “...teenagers can also forget to fulfill their responsibility to learn...”
“conclude” – “...To conclude, as teenagers we should not be too addicted to
mobile phone...
 Verb of Sense
“see” – “...We can meet technology in various ranges such as education, medical,
communications, etc...”
 Adverb of Manner
“rapidly” – “...we are in the period when technology has developed so rapidly.”
“practically” – “...it offers practicality with various features.”
“easily” – “...it can be easier to find out something new.”
 Conjunction
“because” – “...mobile phone is getting popular for teens because it offers
practicality with various features...”
“yet” – “...They use it for communication and entertainment. Yet, such
development has impact for its users...”
“unfortunately” – “...Unfortunately, the use of mobile phone can also be bad for
youths...”
 Present Tense
“is getting” – “...mobile phone is getting popular for teens...”
“offers” – “...because it offers practicality with various features...”
“use” – “...They use it for communication and entertainment...”
“has” – “...such development has impact for its users...”
“can also be” – “...the use of mobile phone can also be bad for youths...”
“causes” – “...the growth of mobile phone causes teens and even children to
become addicted...”
“forget” – “...teenagers can also forget to fulfill their responsibility to learn...”
“is” – “...It’s better to use a mobile phone for suitable needs without disturbing
others’ interests.”
 CLOSING

That is what the writer can describe regarding the material that is the
subject of discussion in this paper, of course there are still many shortcomings and
weaknesses, due to limited knowledge and lack of references or references that
have something to do with the title of this report.

The writer really hopes that the readers can provide constructive criticism
and suggestions to the author for the sake of the perfection of this paper and for
writing papers on subsequent occasions. Hopefully this paper is useful for writers
in particular as well as readers in general.

The conclusion from the activities that have been carried out is that
students really need learning activities like this to better shape the profile of
Pancasila students. Activities like this can still be carried out and improved
because they are very beneficial for students. The writer apologize if there are
word mistakes in this report. The writer hope it can be even better. Thanks for
reading this report.

Pegandon, 12 February 2024

The writer