Discussion Text

Definition of Discussion

Discussion is a text which present a problematic discourse. This problem will be discussed from different viewpoints. Discussion is commonly found in philosophical, historic, and social text.

Generic Structure of Discussion

a.  Statement of issue               : Stating the issue which is to discussed.

b.  List of supporting points     : Presenting the point in in supporting the presented issue.

c.   List of contrastive point     : Presenting other points which disagree to the supporting

 point.

d.  Recommendation                : Stating the writer’ recommendation of the discourse.

Language Feature of Discussion

ü Introducing category or generic participant

ü Using thinking verb; feel, hope, believe, etc

ü Using additive, contrastive, and causal connection; similarly, on the hand, however, etc

ü Using modalities; must, should, could, may, etc

ü Using adverbial of manner; deliberately, hopefully, etc

Example of Discussion Text

Home Schooling

Homeschooling is an alternative way to educate our kids beside sending them to public school. Homeschooling is becoming more popular every day. There are about two million children currently learning at home. However it has some advantages and disadvantages.

Parents choose homeschooling to educate their kids because they believe that homeschooling can be a personalized schedule. Home schooling allows parents and children to work out a schedule that will best work for the child.

Another advantage is flexibility in time and curriculum. By home schooling parents can set the curriculum around vacation, illnesses, and other surprise event

On the other hand, homeschooling can spoil parents' time. Homeschooling needs a lot of time in preparation and delivery. Parents have to research topics, prepare the lessons, set up the projects and field the trips.

So, when thinking about putting children through home school, we should make sure that we understand all of the criteria involved in the home education.