Biography Text Part 1

 

 

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Definition of Biography Text

A biography is a story or information about a person's life. A biography is more complex than just a resume and data on a person's work, it also tells about the feelings involved in experiencing these events. The biography describes in full the life of a character from childhood to old age, even to death. All services, works, and everything that is produced or done by a character is also clarified. The biographical text was composed by others, not by myself.

 

Social Function of Biography Text

To know a person’s story about his or her life outside of any accomplishments this person may be known for. To give much information easily and educate the readers.

 

Characteristics of Biography Text         

- Biography is not written by subject and always written in the third person.

The biographical text is not made by the person whose life is being told, but is told by someone else in the third person point of view. 

- Based on research 

The text is made based on the facts of a character's life experience containing the story or story of a character in navigating his life, whether it is in the form of advantages, problems or shortcomings written by other people so that they should be exemplary. 

- Describes the person's surroundings (where, when and how the person lived).

Telling in detail about the information about the characters told which include W/H Questions (What, Where, When, Why, How).

- Use vivid language to narrate events.

The use of language must be clearly applied in a biographical text. In order to avoid errors in the information presented.

 

Generic Structure of Biography Text      

- Orientation (Introduction)

It is the opening paragraph, gives the readers the background information of the person.

- Events

In events, should be in chronological order.

- Re-Orientation (Closing)

It consists of a conclusion or comment or the writer. Tell about the achievement or the contribution of the person.

 

Grammar and Language Features

- Simple Past Tense

Simple Past Tense is the main menu in making Biography Text. A simple form of an event that happened in the past. Use the second form of the verb (verb 2).

- Temporal Sequence and Temporal Conjunction.

As a liaison between one sentence with another sentence in the order of time.

Temporal Sequence (sequence of time)

Temporal Conjunction (temporal conjunction).

- Focus on Specific participants

Use of Action verbs.

- Events, Time and Place

In the biographical text, there are words that function to show the events, times and places experienced by the characters.

 

Types of Biography Text

Short Biography (focuses only on highlights of a person’s life)

Long Biography (about life and times of someone in a lot more detail)

 

 

 

Biography of BJ. Habibie

Bacharuddin Jusuf Habibie known as BJ. Habibie was born on 25 June 1936. He was the Third President of the Republic of Indonesia (1998–1999). Habibie was born in Parepare, South Sulawesi Province to Alwi Abdul Jalil Habibie and R.A. Tuti Marini Puspowardojo. His father was an agriculturist from Gorontalo of Bugis descent and his mother was a Javanese noblewoman from Yogyakarta. His parents met while studying in Bogor. When he was 14 years old, Habibie’s father died. He remained in Germany as a research assistant under Hans Ebner at the Lehrstuhl und Institut für Leichtbau, RWTH Aachen to conduct research for his doctoral degree.

In 1962, Habibie returned to Indonesia for three months on sick leave. During this time, he was reacquainted with Hasri Ainun, the daughter of R. Mohamad Besari. The two married on 12 May 1962, returning to Germany shortly afterwards. Habibie and his wife settled in Aachen for a short period before moving to Oberforstbach. In May 1963 they had their first son, Ilham Akbar Habibie, and later another son, Thareq Kemal Habibie.

When Habibie’s minimum wage salary forced him into part-time work, he found employment with the Automotive Marque Talbot, where he became an advisor. Habibie worked on two projects which received funding from Deutsche Bundesbahn. Due to his work with Makosh, the head of train constructions offered his position to Habibie upon his retirement three years later, but Habibie refused.

Habibie did accept a position with Messerschmitt-Bölkow-Blohm in Hamburg. There, he developed theories on thermodynamics, construction, and aerodynamics known as the Habibie Factor, Habibie Theorem, and Habibie Method, respectively. He worked for Messerschmit on the development of the Airbus A-300B aircraft. In 1974, he was promoted to vice president of the company.

In 1974, Suharto requested Habibie to return to Indonesia as part of Suharto’s drive to develop the country. Habibie initially served as a special assistant to Ibnu Sutowo, the CEO of the state oil company Pertamina. Two years later, in 1976, Habibie was made Chief Executive Officer of the new state-owned enterprise Industri Pesawat Terbang Nusantara (IPTN). In 1978, he was appointed as Minister of Research and Technology. Habibie was elected vice president in March 1998.

On 21 May 1998, Suharto publicly announced his resignation and Habibie was immediately sworn in as president. Habibie’s government stabilized the economy in the face of the Asian financial crisis and the chaos of the last few months of Suharto’s presidency. Since relinquishing the presidency, Habibie has spent more time in Germany than in Indonesia. However, he has also been active as a presidential adviser during Susilo Bambang Yudoyono’s presidency. In September 2006, he released a book called Detik-Detik Yang Menentukan: Jalan Panjang Indonesia Menuju Demokrasi (Decisive Moments: Indonesia’s Long Road Towards Democracy). The book recalled the events of May 1998.

 

Social Function 

To know BJ. Habibie story about his life outside of any accomplishments. To give much information easily and educate the readers.

Generic Structure

Orientation (Introduction) : Bacharuddin Jusuf Habibie known as BJ. Habibie was born on 25 June 1936. He was the Third President of the Republic of Indonesia (1998–1999). Habibie was born in Parepare, South Sulawesi Province to Alwi Abdul Jalil Habibie and R.A. Tuti Marini Puspowardojo. His father was an agriculturist from Gorontalo of Bugis descent and his mother was a Javanese noblewoman from Yogyakarta. His parents met while studying in Bogor. When he was 14 years old, Habibie’s father died. He remained in Germany as a research assistant under Hans Ebner at the Lehrstuhl und Institut für Leichtbau, RWTH Aachen to conduct research for his doctoral degree.

Events : In 1962, Habibie returned to Indonesia for three months on sick leave. During this time, he was reacquainted with Hasri Ainun, the daughter of R. Mohamad Besari. The two married on 12 May 1962, returning to Germany shortly afterwards. Habibie and his wife settled in Aachen for a short period before moving to Oberforstbach. In May 1963 they had their first son, Ilham Akbar Habibie, and later another son, Thareq Kemal Habibie.

When Habibie’s minimum wage salary forced him into part-time work, he found employment with the Automotive Marque Talbot, where he became an advisor. Habibie worked on two projects which received funding from Deutsche Bundesbahn. Due to his work with Makosh, the head of train constructions offered his position to Habibie upon his retirement three years later, but Habibie refused.

Habibie did accept a position with Messerschmitt-Bölkow-Blohm in Hamburg. There, he developed theories on thermodynamics, construction, and aerodynamics known as the Habibie Factor, Habibie Theorem, and Habibie Method, respectively. He worked for Messerschmit on the development of the Airbus A-300B aircraft. In 1974, he was promoted to vice president of the company.

In 1974, Suharto requested Habibie to return to Indonesia as part of Suharto’s drive to develop the country. Habibie initially served as a special assistant to Ibnu Sutowo, the CEO of the state oil company Pertamina. Two years later, in 1976, Habibie was made Chief Executive Officer of the new state-owned enterprise Industri Pesawat Terbang Nusantara (IPTN). In 1978, he was appointed as Minister of Research and Technology. Habibie was elected vice president in March 1998.

Re-Orientation (Closing) : On 21 May 1998, Suharto publicly announced his resignation and Habibie was immediately sworn in as president. Habibie’s government stabilized the economy in the face of the Asian financial crisis and the chaos of the last few months of Suharto’s presidency. Since relinquishing the presidency, Habibie has spent more time in Germany than in Indonesia. However, he has also been active as a presidential adviser during Susilo Bambang Yudoyono’s presidency. In September 2006, he released a book called Detik-Detik Yang Menentukan: Jalan Panjang Indonesia Menuju Demokrasi (Decisive Moments: Indonesia’s Long Road Towards Democracy). The book recalled the events of May 1998.

Language Features

Simple Past Tense : He was the Third President of the Republic of Indonesia (1998–1999), Habibie returned to Indonesia for three months on sick leave, he was reacquainted with Hasri Ainun, the daughter of R. Mohamad Besari.

Temporal Sequence and Temporal Conjunction : Since relinquishing the presidency, Habibie has spent more time in Germany than in Indonesia

Focus on Specific participants : His father was an agriculturist from Gorontalo of Bugis descent and his mother was a Javanese

Events, Time and Place : Habibie was born in Parepare, South Sulawesi, In May 1963 they had their first son

 

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Biography Of Dewi Sartika

Dewi Sartika known as one of Indonesian national heroes. Dewi Sartika was born on December 4th, 1884. Her father was Raden Somanegara and her mother was Nyi Raden Rajapermas. Dewi Sartika born in a Sundanese noble family. Her parent were fighting so hard to sent her to school, it was because at that time sending women to a school was againts the culture. After school, Dewi Sartika often pretended to  be a teacher while playing with her parents.

After her father died, Dewi Sartika lived with her uncle named Arya who was a governor of Cicalengka. At that time, her mother was exiled to Ternate for rebelling the Netherlands East Indies government. Dewi Sartika gained knowledge of Sundanese culture from her uncle, while her knowledge of western culture was gained from the wife of residence assisstant. She showed her interest in education by teaching children of Kepatihan maid, so they were able to write and read a few words in Dutch. 

In 1899 she moved to Bandung and stay with her mother. She became more determined to reach her goal to establish a school that aimed to promote women’s education. Finally, on January 16, 1904 she established a school named Sekolah Isteri at Bandung Regency’s Pendopo. Sekolah Isteri was originally had only 20 students. Dewi Sartika was helped by two cousins, Ny. Poerwa and Nyi Oewid.

In 1906, Dewi Sartika married Raden Kanduruhan Agah Suriawinata, who was a teacher at Sekolah Karang Pamulang. From her marriage, she has a son named Raden Atot. In 1910, Sekolah Isteri was relocated to Ciguriang street and the school name changed to Sekolah Kaoetamaan Isteri (Wife Eminency School). In 1912, there were nine Sekolah Kaoetamaan Isteri on regencies of West Java. After 25 years, the school name changed to Sekolah Raden Dewi. As for her dedication on education field, she was awarded by the Indian-Dutch government on Desember 1st, 1966 as National Independence Hero.

 

A biography is a story or information about a person's life. A biography is more complex than just a resume and data on a person's work, it also tells about the feelings involved in experiencing these events. The biography describes in full the life of a character from childhood to old age, even to death. All services, works, and everything that is produced or done by a character is also clarified. Social Function of Biography Text is to know a person’s story about his or her life outside of any accomplishments this person may be known for. To give much information easily and educate the readers. Characteristics of Biography Text is not written by subject and always written in the third person and based on research, describes the person's surroundings (where, when and how the person lived), telling in detail about the information about the characters, use vivid language to narrate events and the use of language must be clearly applied in a biographical text. In order to avoid errors in the information presented. Generic Structure orientation (Introduction), events and re-Orientation (Closing). Grammar and Language Features use simple past tense, temporal Sequence and Temporal Conjunction, focus on Specific participants, events, time and place. Types of Biography Text is short biography and long biography. 

 

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