Students' Worksheet of Writing Discussion (3)

STUDENTS’ WORKSHEET OF WRITING DISCUSSION (3)

Indicator:

-          Writing Discussion Text

Task 1:

Read the following key words.

Rewrite it in a good discussion text.

Pesticides

Advantages:

·         fast-acting

·         easy to obtain and apply

·         control large infestations

·         increase crop production by reducing crop losses

Disadvantages:

·         damage and/or accumulate within the environment

·         may be dangerous to users/pets/native species

·         may kill non-target species

Task 2:

Interview one of your friends about an issue.

Write his/her opinion into a discussion forum

Here is the example:

Resolved Question:

What are pros and cons of living in a boarding house?

Best Answer:

Pros:

·         It can make students be independent since they have to do everything themselves. They cannot depend their lives on their parents of friends.

·         There are many other people in the boarding house, especially roommates. It forces students to share with them. Of course it is good to eliminate selfishness.

Cons:

·         Students are out of their parents’ control. They are free to do something, including bad attitudes.

·         If a student has a roommate who is annoying, it will disturb him/her.

Task 3:

Find an issue or a thing.

Write your opinion about is.

Here is the example:

Resolved Question:

What are pros and cons of taking too many courses?

Best Answer:

Pros:

·         Students can improve their ability in many subjects and life skills. It will be good for their lives.

·         Students will have many friends.

Cons:

·         Students will feel tired after studying at school and taking courses. It can make them lazy to study for the next lesson.

·         Students will not have free time.