Discussions: Three Parts of Importance

A discussion is a detailed conversation on a topic. The purpose of a discussion is to learn as much as possible about the topic.

Discussion Parts

First: Opinion
A belief about a topic. An opinion is hard to discuss by itself so we need reasons and examples to help explain our opinion.

Second: Reasons
The 'why' of it all is important to any opinion. Reasons will help your partner understand your opinion.

Third: Examples
Examples are necessary to connect opinion and reasons to reality. Examples also help your partner understand your opinion.

Creating a Discussion

Opinion: I believe that plastic bags are bad for the environment.
Reason: Because plastic bags are rarely recycled and take about 450 to 1000 years to break down if put in a landfill.
Examples: Plastic bags that are breaking down in landfills release toxic materials into the ground that contaminates water and soil. Some plastic bags make their way into rivers or oceans and entangle fish or are eaten by other water animals.

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