DISCUSSION

Discussion text is : a text that is used to present ( at least ) two point of views about an issue

Social function :  to present ( at least) two point of views about an issue

Generic structure :

 1. issue

•       statement
•       previewa

2. rguments of pros and cons or statement of differing points of view

•     point
•     elaboration

3. nclusion or recommendation

focus on generic human ang generic lexicogrammatical features of discussion :

• material processes e.g. has produced have developed, to feed
• relational processes e.g.is. could have.cause,are,
• metal processes e.g. feel.