This is material of English grade 1 about discussion text

1. English Grade XII
Asih Prasetyaningrum
Discussion Text

2. Definition &
Social Function
Contents
01
Structures
02
Language
Features
03
Example
04

3. Discussion Text is a text which present a
problematic discourse. This problem will be
discussed from different viewpoints,
discussion is commonly found in
philosopical, historic, and social text.
To present at least (two points of view)
about an issue.
Definition &
Social Function

4. Structures
of
Discussion
Text
It should tell the readers what the issues is
about. No personal views should be in the
opening.
Issue
Arguments
It gives the readers the arguments for and
against with elaboration. It will be the body
with long paragraphs.
Conclusion
It gives the readers summary of arguments and
recommendation. It is often left up to the reader
to decide which side of the argument they agree
with.

5. Language
Features
Focus on generic
human and non
human
participations
(government,
students, etc)
Use opposite
conjunctions to
compare
Using Present
Tense
Use cause
effect
conjunction to
elaborate
Use active
voice and
persuasive
sentences

6. Example
The example of discussion
text gives you more obvious
picture about discussion
text.
Should students wear
school uniforms?
Many schools have rule that students should wear school uniforms.
Some students and parents are quite happy to follow the rule, but
others disagree.
First, people think that wearing school uniforms mean that nobody
looks smarter or more fashionable than anyone else. Students who
cannot afford the latest fashions could feel awkward or left out.
Second, the school uniforms encourage a feeling of belonging.
Wearing the same outfit can help students who are new to a school
feel like they're immediately part of the community.
Despite the reasons given above are make sense, others disagree
that students should wear school uniforms because first, wearing
school uniforms limit self expressions. Students who gain an
education within the strict limits of the uniform required by the
institution tend to have less aspirations in terms of creative
expression and may even find it difficult to determine their
individual identity apart from the group. Second, the cost of school
uniforms can be expensive. Many schools have exclusive
arrangements with suppliers which can make uniform more
expensive. Plus, school uniforms are generally not that comfortable.
In conclusion, there are many reasons both for and against wearing
school uniforms. Whatever your viewpoint, it is important that
students’ clothing is practical and every students feels comfortable
with what they are wearing.

7. Thank you
Asih Prasetyaningrum