DISCUSSION

DISCUSSION Text

A. Definition

     Discussion texts are used to look at more than one side of an issue. This text allows us to explore various       

     perspectives before coming to a conclusion.

B. Purpose

    To present information and opinions about an issue an more than one side.

C. Structure

     *  Opening statement presenting the issue

     *  Arguments or evidences of "pros"

     *  Arguments or evidences of "cons"

     *  Concluding/Recommendations

D. Language Features

     The texts mainly use ;

     * General nouns        : Nuclear

     * Relating verbs        : is, are

     * Thinking verbs       : think, feel

     * Modalities             : should, must

     * Adverbial manners : hopefully