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ARGUMENTATIVE TEXT | Materi Belajar Bahasa Inggris SMA | Mam Yuri

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Key takeaways

Educational

Main ideas & lessons

  • The video teaches English argumentative text used in SMA (high school) and vocational school, which is also commonly known as exposition text.
  • This text is taught at those levels because it requires the author to present arguments related to current issues, based on the author’s point of view.
  • Exposition/argumentative text is characterized by:
    • Content dominated by the writer’s arguments
    • The writer’s opinion/point of view supported by reasons
  • The text is similar to “debate/discussion” because both include arguments. The key difference is:
    • Argumentative/exposition: focuses on one viewpoint only (pro/agree or contra/disagree).
    • Debate: explains two different viewpoints (pro and contra).

Structure and key concepts (generic structure)

When studying the text, the video highlights that you should pay attention to:

  1. Definition of the text
  2. Purpose (also described as the “function/verb of the text” in the subtitles)
  3. Structure (generic structure)
  4. Characteristics / linguistic elements (language features)

Generic structure of exposition text (as stated in subtitles)

  • PC / Identify Topic + Position (Pengantar/Introduction)
    • Introduces the topic
    • Indicates the writer’s position
  • Argument (Alasan/Reasons)
    • Explains arguments to support the writer’s position
  • Restating Position (Penegasan kembali / Conclusion)
    • Restates the writer’s position

Linguistic/grammar elements mentioned

  • Participants: focus on human and non-human participants
  • Use mental processes
  • Use Simple Present Tense
  • Use internal conjunctions (as mentioned)
  • Use temporal/connected markers
    • Subtitles reference cues tied to Simple Present Tense and reminders like: “So what you need to remember…”
  • Conclude with phrases such as:
    • “We have come to the conclusion / conclusion”

Types of exposition/argumentative text

The video says exposition text is divided into two types:

1. Hortatory Exposition

  • Purpose/lesson: to influence the reader to do something
  • Generic structure (as above):
    • Topic + writer’s position
    • Arguments supporting the position
    • Final part includes recommendations/suggestions for the reader

2. Analytical Exposition

  • Purpose/lesson: to present arguments/analysis supporting a position
  • Key difference in the final paragraph (explicitly stated):
    • The last paragraph emphasizes reinforcement of rational/arguments
    • It focuses more on reinforcing the reasoning, not recommendations

Takeaway message (core conclusion)

  • Exposition/argumentative text presents the author’s opinions and arguments based on only one viewpoint:
    • Pro/agree OR Contra/disagree
  • Remember the differences:
    • Analytical: ending with reinforcement of reasoning
    • Hortatory: ending with recommendations/suggestions

Speakers / sources featured

  • Mam Yuri (speaker/host)

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