UKBM Sastra Inggris (Discussion Text)

Unit Kegiatan Belajar Bahasa Inggris, Pasangan KD 3.6/4.6

UNIT KEGIATAN BELAJAR
BIG-LM-3.6/4.6/6/6-1)

1. IDENTITAS

A. Judul : Discussion Text

B. Nama Mata Pelajaran : BAHASA INGGRIS XII (Lintas Minat)
C. Semester : Genap

D. Alokasi waktu : 4 JP X 3 pertemuan
E. Kompetensi Dasar :

3.6 Membedakan fungsi sosial, struktur teks, dan unsur
kebahasaan beberapa teks pembahasan ilmiah (discussion)
lisan dan tulis dengan memberi dan meminta informasi terkait

pembahasan isu kontrovesial dan aktual dari beberapa (minimal
dua) sudut pandang, sesuai dengan konteks penggunaannya

4.6. Teks pembahasan ilmiah (discussion)

4.6.1 Menangkap makna secara kontekstual terkait fungsi sosial,
struktur teks, dan unsur kebahasaan teks pembahasan ilmiah

(discussion) lisan dan tulis, terkait isu kontroversial dan aktual
4.6.2 Menyusun pembahasan ilmiah (discussion) lisan dan tulis,

terkait isu kontroversial dan aktual, dengan memperhatikan fungsi

sosial, struktur teks, dan unsur kebahasaan, secara benar dan

sesuai konteks

F. Tujuan Pembelajaran :

Melalui pembelajaran problem based learning, diskusi, tanya jawab,
penugasan, presentasi dan analisis teks dengan menggunakan teknik
membaca visual literacy peserta didik mampu membedakan fungsi sosial,
struktur teks, dan unsur kebahasaan, serta menangkap makna secara
kontekstual dari teks pembahasan ilmiah (discussion) lisan dan tulis dengan
memberi dan meminta informasi terkait pembahasan isu kontrovesial dan aktual
dari beberapa (minimal dua) sudut pandang. Sehingga dapat menyusun
pembahasan ilmiah (discussion) lisan dan tulis, terkait isu kontroversial dan
aktual, dengan memperhatikan fungsi sosial, struktur teks, dan unsur kebahasaan,
secara benar dan sesuai konteks

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2. PETA KONSEP

DISCUSSION TEXT

Definition
Social Function
Text Structures
Language Features

3. PROSES BELAJAR

a. Petunjuk Umum Penggunaan UKBM

1. Baca dan pahami materi pada Buku Teks Pelajaran [Buku Pathway To
English SMA/MA/SMK Kelas XII penerbit Erlangga /halaman 105]

2. Kerjakan UKBM ini di buku kerja atau langsung mengisikan pada bagian
yang telah disediakan.

3. Kalian dapat belajar bertahap dan berlanjut melalui kegiatan Ayo
Berlatih, apabila kalian yakin sudah paham dan mampu menyelesaikan
permasalahan-permasalahan dalam kegiatan belajar Discussion Text.

4. Kerjakan UKBM ini dibuku kerja atau langsung mengisikan pada bagian
yang telah disediakan. Anda bisa bekerja sendiri, namun akan lebih baik
apabila bekerjasama dengan teman lain sekaligus berlatih untuk
berkolaborasi dan berkomunikasi dengan baik.

5. Jika kalian telah menuntaskan materi yang ada dan mampu
menyelesaikan permasalahan-permasalahan dalam kegiatan belajar 1, 2,
dan 3, bersiap untuk mengikuti tes formatif agar kalian dapat belajar
ke UKBM berikutnya.

b. Pendahuluan.

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Sebelum kalian melanjutkan ke kegiatan inti bacalah isu/topik berikut. Apakah kalian
setuju atau tidak setuju mengenai topik tersebut? Berilah tanda cek (V) pada kolom
sebelah kanan.

No Issue Agree Disagree
1 Riding motorcycle to school
2 Infotainment programmes on TV
3 Flag-hoisting ceremonies on Monday
4 The national examination
5 The video game industries
6 Beauty pageants

Setelah itu tanyalah teman-teman kalian mengenai isu tersebut apakah mereka
setuju atau tidak setuju. Berapakah siswa yang setuju dan yang tidak setuju?

c. Kegiatan Inti

Let’s start to learn more
about DISCUSSION TEXT

KEGIATAN BELAJAR 1

Pada kegiatan belajar pertama ini anda akan melakukan identifikasi dan
mengklasifikasikan fungsi sosial, struktur teks, dan unsur kebahasaan dari teks
pembahasan ilmiah (discussion) lisan dan tulis dengan memberi dan meminta informasi terkait
pembahasan isu kontrovesial dan aktual dari beberapa (minimal dua) sudut pandang. Setelah itu
anda harus dapat menemukan gambaran umum dan informasi rinci yang akan
dikaitkan pada fungsi sosial, struktur teks, dan unsur kebahasaan dari teks
pembahasan ilmiah (discussion) lisan dan tulis dengan memberi dan meminta informasi terkait
pembahasan isu kontrovesial dan aktual dari beberapa (minimal dua) sudut pandang yang dibaca.

Pros and Cons on Video Games
Nowadays, the video game industries are developing rapidly. They have become
multi-billion dollar industries. Video games have become an important part not
only of children’s lives but also of adults’. Nevertheless, there there are some
arguments whether video games have a good or a bad influence on children.
People who believe in the good influence of video games say that video games kill
children’s boredom and refresh their minds after atiring school day. These games
encourage children to be more creative because the games challenge children to
win. The games sharpen their brains.

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On the other hand, video games discourage children from studying. They find it
hard to concentrate on their studies because the games they play are on their
minds during scholl. Some children even skip their extracurricular activities to
play games.
In addition, video games too often expose children to violance. Two years ago, a
student in the U. S. A shot his teacher and some of his friends. Newspaper said that
the boy was deeply influenced by violence in video games he used to play.
It is obvious that video games have many more disadvantages than advantages. So,
parents should be careful in selecting appropriate games for their children.

the issue discussed pro
list of arguments:

con the position of the writer
list of aruments:

Answer the following questions based on the text!
1. What is the purpose of writing about the controversy over video games?
2. Analyse the structure of the text by matching the columns

The Text Structure of the Text
1. Pros and Cons about Video games a. Argument “against” 1
2. Paragraph 1 b. Argument “for” 1
3. Paragraph 2
4. Paragraph 3 c. Issue
5. Paragraph 4 d. Argument “for” 2
6. Paragraph 5 e. Argument “against” 2

f. Title

3. Analyse the language features of the text. Write the sentence in the right column. See the
example.

The present tense The games sharpen their brains
Nowadays, video game industries re developing rapidly
The present continuous tense
The use of modal ‘should’

Connective words
Past tense

4. Work in groups of four and do these activities!

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a. Find two different discussion text on the internet.
b. Compare the text structure, language features and social function
c. Discuss the issues in the texts
d. Appoint a leader to present your group’s conclusion in a presentation programme

NKEGIATAN BELAJAR 2

Read the following text carefully! Analyze the generic structure of the text below!

Facebook Title
Most people have an account in facebook. It’s a communication tool to
socialize with other people. However, facebook has advantages and
disadvantages.
Facebook allows the user to search for new and old friends,
It makes easier to join groups having similar likes and dislikes. We can
also share our feeling, invite someone, or give information to our
friends.
On the other hand, facebook has some disadvantages.
Some users use facebook to do criminal by any ways. Some cases such
as trafficking, deception, and prostitution happens because
acquaintances in facebook.
Desptite the above mentioned advantages and disadvantages of
facebook, there are many people who still joint facebook every day. I
think it’s okay but I hope they use facebook in a proper way.

Answer the following questions according to the text above!

1. What is the text about?

2. What is the purpose of the text?

3. Which paragraph does show the opening statement or issue?

4. What are the advantages and disadvantages of facebook?

5. Is there any recommendation from the writer to the readers?

Read the text carefully!

Television for Children :Pro and Contra

Television has certainly changed our lives. Today, most people watching TV to going to the
cinema. Without it, nobody would have paid much attention to national or international-historical,
political, sports, sport, etc.-events. Even, television proved that pictures of suffering can move a
nation to pity. Besides, many things can be learnt from TV.

Are there any disadvantages of TV? Many parents admitted that they found difficulties to stop their
children’s bad habit, for example, they spend their leisure time for watching TV more than reading.

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Children become very lazy and irresponsible for their main tasks. This is of course denied by TV
producers of people whose work is related to TV. They are very sure that there are a lot of benefits
of TV for viewers, especially children or students.

On the other hand, they honestly admit that some TV programs can endanger children’s mental.
They regret because parents sometimes don’t have much time to watch TV together with their
children. They suggest parents to have more discussion with their children on any programs they
have seen.

Answer the questions according to the text above!
1. What does the text tell about?
2. What are the disadvantages of TV?
3. What is the purpose of the text above?
4. What is the suggestion from writer to parents?
5. According to your opinion, mention the other advantages of television for children!

Complete the following text with the correct words provided!

on the other hand fully vaccines outweigh animal testing
treatments
determining experimented scientists numerous

There are many pros and cons to the practice of animal testing. Unfortunately, neither seem to
(1)…………….. tip the scale to a side that pleases everyone – including the general public,
government and (2)………………………

The major pro for(3) ……………..is that it aids researchers in finding drugs and (4) …………to
improve health and medicine. Many medical treatments have been made possible by animal
testing, including cancer and HIV drugs, insulin, antibiotics, (5)……………… and many more.

(6)………………., In animal testing, countless animals are (7)………………. on and then killed
after their use. Others are injured and will still live the remainder of their lives in captivity.

While there are (8) ……………..pros and cons of animal testing, the ethical aspect overshadows
both of them, which means that emotion may be the ultimate (9………………..) factor in whether
a person believes the benefits of animal testing(10)……………… the problems associated with the
practice.

Bila kalian telah menyelesaikan kegiatan belajar 2, maka kalian dapat
melanjutkan ke kegiatan belajar 3.

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KEGIATAN BELAJAR 3

Choose one of these following issue then write a discussion text based on the issue
you have chosen.

a. Living in the city
b. Infotainment programmes on TV
c. The National Examination
d. Beauty Pageants

To make a good and meaningful discussion text:
a. use contrastive words
b. mention a good side of the topic

Title
Issue
Argument ‘for’
Elaboration
Argument ‘against’
Elaboration
Conclusion

Setelah mempresentasikan hasil kerja Anda, buatlah kesimpulan untuk materi
ini dengan melengkapi peta konsep berikut.

Complete the mind map below. __________________________________
DISCUSSION TEXT __________________________________
____________________________
Definition
Social Function __________________________________
__________________________________
____________________________

Text Structures

Language Features

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Penutup
Bagaimana Anda sekarang?

Setelah Anda belajar bertahap dan berlanjut melalui kegiatan belajar 1, 2, dan
3, berikut diberikan Tabel untuk mengukur diri Anda terhadap materi yang
sudah Anda pelajari.Jawablah sejujurnya terkait dengan penguasaan materi
pada UKBM ini di Tabel berikut.

Tabel Refleksi Diri Pemahaman Materi
No Pertanyaan Ya Tidak
1. Apakah Anda telah memahami definisi discussion
text?
2. Dapatkah Andamenjelaskan fungsi sosial, struktur
teks, dan unsur kebahasaan dari discussion text?
3. Dapatkah Anda menyusun sendiri discussion teks?

Jika menjawab “TIDAK” pada salah satu pertanyaan di atas, maka pelajarilah
kembali materi tersebut dalam Buku Teks Pelajaran (BTP) dan pelajari ulang
kegiatan belajar 1, 2, 3 yang sekiranya perlu Anda ulang dengan bimbingan
Guru atau teman sejawat. Jangan putus asa untuk mengulang lagi!.Dan
apabila Anda menjawab “YA” pada semua pertanyaan, maka lanjutkan berikut.

Dimana posisimu?

Ukurlah diri Anda dalam menguasai materi teks pemberitahuan
(announcement) dalam rentang 0 – 100, tuliskan ke dalam kotak yang
tersedia.

Ini adalah bagian akhir dari UKB materi teks pemberitahuan (announcement),
mintalah tes formatif kepada GuruAndasebelum belajar ke UKBM berikutnya.

Great Students

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