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I. Summary

✓ A discussion text is a piece of writing or a text which presents a problematic discourse and explores
both sides of an issue. This problem or issue will be discussed from different points of view.

✓ The function is to present to the audience different opinions or arguments and information on a
topic from different points of views, at the end, the writer’s opinion.

✓ In discussion text, the writer tries to present :
▪ Pros and cons,
▪ Arguments for and arguments against,
▪ Advantages and disadvantages,
▪ Positives and negatives,
▪ Good points and bad points of an issue
✓ Generic Structures

▪ Issue
▪ Supporting point
▪ Contrastive point
▪ Recommendation/conclusion

✓ Using connective words
Connectives Functions
and, also, as well as, besides, finally, More information follows
furthermore, moreover, in addition to

for example, such as, the following, like, for Examples will follow
instance

even if, however, in spite of, instead of, An opposite idea will follow

nevertheless, on the other hand, despite, still,
yet
but, except An exception will follow
as a result of, because, due to, in order to, Information about the cause of something
since follows
as a consequence, as a result, consequently, Information about the effects of something
so, so that, therefore follow

✓ Using expressing stance
Argument(s) for: Argument(s) against
• I strongly believe that ... • I disagree with ...
• I absolutely agree with.... • That might be true, but I ...
• I’m standing in a position to support... • I’m in opposition to ...

• I agree with you • I’m afraid I disagree
Argument(s) for:
Argument(s) against
• I’m positive about that • I’m not sure about that
• I like it that way • I don’t see it that way
• I strongly believe that ...
• I disagree with ...

✓ Debate is kind of discussion text. It consist of two sides speak alternately for and against a particular
contention usually based on a topical issue or motion

Adapted from English in Use and Pathway to English

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