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 GRUP
NAME
1. FAHRUL PUJIANA (2003027)
2. HADIL HUDA FAHMI NUGRAHA (2003034)
 Table of Contents

Funcion of Generic Language

Definition text Structure Features Example

01 02 03 04 05
 What,s is Discussion
text.???
Discussion Text is an argumentative text
that contains pro and contra views
objectively. The conclusions in the
Discussion text are generally neutral
(Discussion Text adalah teks argumentatif
yang mengandung pandangan pro dan kontra
secara objektif. Kesimpulan yang terdapat di
Discussion Text umumnya bersifat netral).
 FUNCTION
To present arguments and
information from differing
viewpoints (untuk menyajikan
argumentasi dan informasi
dari sudut pandang yang
berbeda-beda)
 Generic Structure of Discussion Text

01
Statement of
02
List of supporting
stating theissue
issue which is to points
presenting the point in in
discussed (menyatakan masalah supporting the presented issue
yang akan dibahas) (mempresentasikan poin yang
mendukung masalah)

03
List of
 
04
 Recommendat
contrastive point statingion
the writer’
presenting other points which recommendation of the
disagree to the supporting discourse (memulai
point (menyajikan poin lain rekomendasi penulis dari
yang tidak mendukung poin wacana)
pendukung)
 Language Feature of Discussion
Text Conjunction logical
connector (kata hubung):
 untuk menghubungkan antar
Tense: Present simple 01 03 kalimat agar nyaman dibaca.
tense Contoh logical
connector: However, on the
other hand, furthermore, for
instance, since, but, as a result,

Modals: Should,
02 04 Using adverbial of
must, may, could,
can, dll manner,
deliberately,
hopefully, etc
 The Use of Computer in Education
(Penggunaan Komputer dalam Pendidikan)

(statement of issue)
The use of Tecnology, such as laptops and tablets, in class, has
been increased. One side says that this is a positive development, while
the other one disagrees and thinks that it will generate unfavorable
consequences. This essay will discuss both points of view.
(List of supporting points)
It has been proved that students have been given access to
more information ever since the internet became a coomon thing.
Moreover, the internet allows them to research and to learn about
any subject at the touch of a button. Therefore, it is agreed that
technology is a very useful tool for ducation. Wikipedia is one of
the examples. It is a website where students can simply type in
any keyword and can find any information quickly and usually.
(List of contrastive point)
However, many disagree and feel that technology prevents
people frok having real human interaction. Many valuable skills,
such as empathy, debate, and discourse, can be obtained only
through human interaction.
(Recommendation)
To conclude, whilethe benefits of technology, especially the
internet, allow students to limitless sources of information, some
still feel that people should be careful of this new phenomenon
and not let it curb physical interaction. Even so, the educational
benefits of tecnology are positive as long as we keep in mind the
importance of face to face interaction and educational
 THANKS!
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