Pro and Contra Discussion Text Guide
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Ade HumairaPRO AND CONTRA
SMA Negeri 3 Pontianak
Learning Objectives
01 Siswa dapat memahami fungsi sosial, struktur teks, dan unsur
kebahasaan beberapa teks pembahasan ilmiah (discussion).
Siswa dapat mengidentifikasi ungkapan yang digunakan untuk memberi
02 dan meminta informasi terkait pembahasaan isu kontroversial dan
actual dari beberapa (minimal dua) sudut pandang, sesuai dengan
konteks penggunaannya.
Siswa dapat menyusun teks tulis tentang memberi dan meminta
03 informasi terkait pembahasaan isu kontroversial dan actual dari
beberapa (minimal dua) sudut pandang, sesuai dengan konteks
penggunaannya.
04 Siswa dapat menggunakan kosakata yang tepat dalam menyusun
teks tulis tentang memberi dan meminta informasi terkait pembahas
aan isu kontroversial dan actual.
Social Function
Fungsi sosial discussion teks adalah untuk
menyajikan isu yang didiskusikan dalam dua
sudut pandang yang berbeda, sudut pandang pro
(yang setuju) dan kontra (yang menentang)
(The purpose/goal/aim of discussion text is to pr
esent the issue discussed in two points of
view, pro and contra).
What is Discussion Text?
Discussion Text
1 2
Discussion is a text which presents a problematic discourse. This problem
will be discussed from different points of view. It presents pro and contra
opinion on certain issue. The purpose of a discussion text is to present
arguments and information from differing viewpoints. Discussion texts ar
e usually written in the present tense.
3 4
Discussion is a process to find the meet point between two different idea.
It is important to get the understanding between the two differences. In ma
ny social activities, discussion is the effective way to calm down any
friction and difference in thought, perception and recommendation.
Language Features of Discussion Text
Introducing category or generic participant.
• Relating verb/to be: is, am, are, etc.
• Using thinking verb: feel, hope, believe, etc.
• Using additive, contrastive, and causal connection:
similarly, on the hand, however, etc.
• Using modalities: must, should, could, may, etc.
• Using adverbial of manner: deliberately, hopefully, e
tc.
• Conjunction/transition: although, even, if, etc.
The example of discussion Generic Structure :
text present the two poles, Issue: contains of statement
between the advantage and
disadvantage of something.
It is a case which needs to be
Discussion and preview about something
Arguments pro: after stating
talked and discussed from
two points.
Text the issue, it is necessary to
present the argument to
support that one point is
Points to check agreeing.
Arguments kontra: beside
• Have you been fair to both the supporting argument,
sides? discussion text needs the
• Have you supported your arguments which disagree to th
views with reasons and e stated issue.
evidence?
• In your conclusion, have Recommendation/conclusion: It
you given a reason for what is used to tell how to solve
you have decided? issue by concerning the
arguments for and against
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The following are
debate structure that s
hould you know :
Asking for and Giving Opinion
Asking for an Opinion Giving Opinion
• I think that ….
• What do you think • Personally, I think ..
of … ? • In my opinion …
• Do you think .. ?
• What is your opinio
n?
Expressing Agreement and Disagreement
Agreement Disagreement
• I agree • I disagree with you
• I agree with you • I don’t agree
• I totally agree with • I don’t think (that) ...
that
Interrupting
Interrupting Responses
• Sorry to interrupt, b
ut … • Sure, go ahead.
• Can I add somethin • It depends what it i
g here ? s.
• Excuse me / Pardo • Yes?
n me, but …
EXERCISE
The following text is for questions
1 to 5
EXERCISE
1. How do we compare the second and the fourth paragraph ?
2. What argument is given by those who disagree with the homework
for students ?
3. Those who are pro think that homework is necessary for students.
Why ?
4. What is the writer's suggestion about homework ?
5. What is the writer’s intention to write the text?
Answer
1. Both paragraphs argue that homework is necessary for students
2. Some people claim that children to enough work in school already.
They also argue that children have hobbies that they want to do
after school, such as sports or music. A further point they ma
ke is
that a lot of homework is pointless and doesn't help the child learn
at all
3. (The answer in the paragraph 2 and 3 )
4. some homework is a good idea but that it should only given a
t the weekend when children have more time
5. To expose readers with the issue
Thank you
