DISCUSSIONWhat is ADISCUSSION?A discussion text type gives the for and against, the positive and negative, or the good and bad points. A discussion can be in oral or written form. The purpose of a discussion is to present to the audiences different opinions on a topic and, at the end, your opinion. Examples of discussion texts include: talkback radio debates current affairs interviews letters to the editor essays newspaper articles
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DISCUSSIONFeatures of a DISCUSSIONConstructing a discussionA typical discussion text has an introductory paragraph that has a statement about the topic followed by a series of paragraphs that give evidence, opinions or arguments for and against the topic. The end of the discussion text is signalled by a conclusion that gives a final point of view, either for or against the topic.Grammatical features of a dramatic textDiscussions usually include the following grammatical features:the use of generic terms related to the topic words that show a comparison or a contrast words that link arguments.
DISCUSSIONMODEL OF adiscussionShould Australia become a republic?Recently, Australians have been debating the possibility of becoming a republic. There are arguments for and against Australia pursuing this course in the twenty-first century. I believe that Australia should become a republic. Republicans see Australia as having moved beyond its British roots and desire change, not only because it is practical, but also symbolic. I believe that Britain is now less important to Australia economically as well as culturally, and that Australia should look at forming stronger links with nations situated in the same region. On the other hand, those opposed to a republic argue that our parliamentary system and other major institutions, such as the law, are based on the British model, which has provided Australia with a stable system of government and they fear that any changes may threaten this stability. It can be seen that there are reasons for and against becoming a republic. After looking at both sides, I still believe that Australia should become a republic.StructuresGrammatical featuresGENERALSTATEMENTTHATINTRODUCESDISCUSSIONWORDS TO LINKARGUMENTS PHRASEINTRODUCESANOTHER POINTOF VIEWARGUMENTS FORARGUMENTS AGAINSTWORDSSHOWINGAUTHOR’SOPINIONCONCLUSION
