DISCUSSION TEXT

By: Group 4
XII IPS 4
Members :
- Muhammad padanta
- Rian saputra
- Dora febryani
- Siti khofsyah
- Nurul wahidah
 What is the
Discussion Text?

Is a text which present a

probematic discourse. The
purpose of the text is to present
information and argument from
differing viewpoints.
(adalah teks yang menyajikan suatu masalah yang problematik,
mengandung unsur pro dan kontra. Tujuannya untuk menyajikan
informasi dan argumen dari sudut pandang yang berbeda)
Generic Structure of Discussion
Text
1. Statement of issue, stating the issue which is to
discussed.

2. Arguments For, state your point s for and

elaborate on them

3. Argument Against, make your points against and

elaborate on them.

4. Conclusion, conclusion of the issue.

Language Feature of Discussion Text

1. Introducing category or generic

participant.

2.Using thinking verb : feel, hope,

believe, etc.

3.Ussing additive, contrastive, and causal

connection: similarly, on the hand,
however, etc.

4.Using modalities : must, should, could,

may, etc.
 Example:

Advantages and Disadvantages of

Fast Food
Let’s Practice!
1. What is the discussion text?
2. What is the purpose of discussion text?
3. The language feature of dicussion text is…
4. The generic structure of the discussion text
is…
5. What the advantages and disadvantages from
the fast food?