The document discusses different text types and the generic structure and language features of discussions. It provides an example discussion about the issue of homework, with an introductory statement of the issue, arguments for and against homework, and a concluding statement.

1. TEXT TYPES BY WWW.TEXT-TYPES.COM

2. STAGING/GIVING MOVES TO GENRE ( R hetorical D evelopment) Each genre has its function/social purpose Each genre has its text/generic structure Each genre uses different language features www.text-types.com

3. DISCUSSION

4. DISCUSSION It is to present (at least) two points of view about an issue

5. Generic structure of Discussion Issue - Statement - Preview Arguments for against or statement of differing points of view *Pro-Point - Main Point (gagasan pokok 1) - Elaboration (uraian) - Main Point (gagasan pokok 2) - Elaboration (uraian 2)

6. *Contra-Point - Main Point - Elaboration Conclusion or Recommendation

7. Language Features of Discussion Focus on generic human and generic non-human Participants General noun stating category such as: uniforms, alcohol, etc. Relating verbs giving information about discussed issue, e.g.: smoking is harmful. Thinking verbs (mental process) expressing writer’s idea, e.g.: feel, believe, hope, etc.

8. Use of Material process, e.g.: has produced, have developed, to feed, etc. Use of Relational Process, e.g.: is, are, cause, etc. Modalities, like: perhaps, must, should, should have been, could be, could have Use of Comparative: Contrastive and Consequential conjunctions to relate argument, e.g.: similarly, on the other hand, however, etc Adverb of Manner: hopefully, deliberately Detailed noun group, like: the dumping of unwanted kittens, etc

9. Example and Generic Structure Homework Issue Statement/Preview I have been wondering if homework is necessary. Argument Supported Point I think we should have homework because it helps us to learn and revise or work Homework helps people who aren’t very smart to remember what they have learned. Homework is really good because it helps with our education.

10. Statement of different point of view/Contradicted idea: But, my times, doing homework is not a great idea. I think we shouldn’t have homework because I like to go out after school to a restaurant or the movies. Sometimes homework is boring and not important. I think homework is bad because I like to play and discuss things with my family.