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A discussion text presents arguments for both sides of an issue by outlining the issue in the introduction. It then provides arguments for one position, followed by arguments for the opposing position, and concludes by recommending a stance. This example discusses whether teenagers need mobile phones. It presents reasons some believe phones are necessary for communication, safety, and internet access. However, phones may also enable cheating, distraction, and access to inappropriate content. The conclusion recommends setting guidelines for phone use tailored to a child's age.

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Discussion Text Material

A discussion text presents arguments for both sides of an issue by outlining the issue in the introduction. It then provides arguments for one position, followed by arguments for the opposing position, and concludes by recommending a stance. This example discusses whether teenagers need mobile phones. It presents reasons some believe phones are necessary for communication, safety, and internet access. However, phones may also enable cheating, distraction, and access to inappropriate content. The conclusion recommends setting guidelines for phone use tailored to a child's age.

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Discussion Text

A discussion text is a text that presents both sides of an issue or argument. The title of the text
often outlines the issue to be discussed in the form of a question.

Purpose of Discussion text

– To present two points of view about issue or problem.

– To present arguments from differing points of view about issue or problem.

Generic Structure

- Issue: stating the issue which is to discussed

– Argument pro : presenting the point in in supporting the presented issue

– Argument cons : presenting other points which disagree to the supporting point

– Conclusion / recommendation : stating the writer’ recommendation of the discourse

Language features (Unsur Kebahasaan) in a Discussion Text.

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

– Using contrastive conjunction; however, on the other hand, but, in other side, although, etc

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

– Using adverbial of manner; deliberately, hopefully, etc

– Simple present

Example Discussion Text

Do Teenagers Really Need a Mobile Phone?

Nowadays, mobile phones are becoming an extremely popular electronic for people. They are
also becoming more technologically sophisticated; most can take and share pictures and
videos and connect to the Internet for web surfing. Many teenagers are becoming cell phone
owners, however. It’s debatable whether a teenager actually needs a mobile phone, but mostly
they will say that a phone was essential to their happiness and social standing. Without a
mobile phone, the average teenager is unable to function–they can’t talk to their friends and life
just isn’t worth living. But before you give in and rush off to buy your petulant teenager a brand
new iPhone, read the following list.
One of the reasons of letting a teenager have a mobile phone is because one way of making a
teenager do exactly what you want is by using a combination between bribery and blackmail.
They will do what you want easily if you offer to put more data on their mobile phone. Second
reason is that mobile phone can also be an excellent way of staying in touch with a teenager
when they are away from home. Third, many cell phones enable the teenager to access internet.
By using this feature, teenagers can obtain answers to questions very quickly and easily. The
last, if a teenager has a mobile phone, they can use it to call for help in a sticky situation for
some reason. In such condition, having a cell phone handy could be a lifesaver.

In spite of having some advantages, letting teenagers have a mobile phone has also some
disadvantages. First, cheating can be done more easily by using mobile phone since students
can search or text the answers under their desks during tests. Second, mobile phones can be
very distracting from some important activities in a child’s life such as studying, doing
homework, or even crossing the street. Third, sexual content which can be accessed easily is
also an issue for parents to consider before giving a mobile phone for their child.

Everything must have its good and bad effect, and mobile phone must too. We need to be wise
to use such a sophisticated technology in our lives. As parents, we can set guidelines for our
children on when they are able to use their cell phones or give a suitable phone for their age so
that we can get more advantages from purchasing a mobile phone for our children.

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