Biography

 Biography part 1, 2, 3

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On this blog I will discuss the biography and task..💪

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🔍 Definition:

A biography text is a text that tells the story of a person's life, written by someone else. It includes the person's experiences, achievements, and important events.

🎯 Purpose:

To inform and inspire the reader by telling real-life stories of famous or influential people.

🧩 Generic Structure:

1. Orientation / Introduction
   → Gives general information: name, birthplace, birthdate, and background.

2. Events / Life Events
   → Tells important events in the person’s life in order (education, career, struggles, achievements, etc.).

3. Reorientation / Closing (optional)
   → A conclusion or comment about the person's impact or legacy.

🗣️ Language Features:

• Past Tense
  → Because it talks about past events.
  Example: He was born in 1985. She graduated from Harvard.

• Action Verbs
  → To show what the person did.
  Example: achieved, created, helped, joined.

• Time Connectives
  → To order events.
  Example: after that, then, in 2005, during his childhood.

• Focus on a specific person
  → Albert Einstein, R.A. Kartini, B.J. Habibie, etc.

👩‍🔬 Example (Short):

Title: B.J. Habibie
Orientation:
Bacharuddin Jusuf Habibie was born on June 25, 1936, in Parepare, South Sulawesi, Indonesia.

Events:
He studied in Germany and became a famous engineer. He worked in the aircraft industry and made many great inventions. He returned to Indonesia and later became the third president of Indonesia in 1998.

Closing:
B.J. Habibie is remembered as a brilliant scientist and a great leader who inspired many Indonesians.

Activity 1 (Part 1)

Read the text below carefully!

B.J.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.

Activity 2

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Activity 3 ( Part 1)

1. Write a FAMOUS PERSON BIOGRAPHY, minimal 4 paragraph and attach picture in each paragraph and publish it in your blog

2. Record a video you read the paragraph in a good pronunciation creatively and publish in your you tube channel. attach the video in your blog 

Raden Ajeng Kartini 

Raden Ajeng Kartini was born on April 21, 1879, in Jepara, Central Java, Indonesia. She came from an aristocratic Javanese family that allowed her to receive an education, which was rare for girls at that time. Kartini was a bright and curious young girl who loved to read and learn new things, especially about the world outside of Indonesia.

As a young woman, Kartini became aware of the social injustice faced by women in her society. She was especially concerned about the lack of access to education for girls. After her formal education ended at a young age, she continued to learn independently by reading books and writing letters to her Dutch friends. Through these letters, she expressed her ideas about women's rights, equality, and freedom.

Kartini believed that women should have the same opportunities as men, especially in education. She dreamed of opening a school for girls and promoting the importance of knowledge and independence. Although she died at a young age—only 25 years old—her letters were collected and published in a book titled "Habis Gelap Terbitlah Terang" ("Out of Darkness Comes Light"), which became a source of inspiration for the women’s movement in Indonesia.

Today, Kartini is honored as a national heroine and a pioneer of women’s rights in Indonesia. Her birthday, April 21, is celebrated every year as Kartini Day, a day to remember her spirit, bravery, and dedication to empowering Indonesian women. Her legacy continues to inspire generations of women to pursue education and fight for equality.

Activity 1 (Part 2)

Read the text below carefully!

Alexander Graham Bell

Alexander Graham Bell (/ˈɡreɪ.əm/; born Alexander Bell, March 3, 1847 – August 2, 1922)[3] was a Scottish-born[N 2] inventor, scientist, and engineer who is credited with inventing and patenting the first practical telephone. He also co-founded the American Telephone and Telegraph Company (AT&T) in 1885.[6]

Bell's father, grandfather, and brother had all been associated with work on elocution and speech and both his mother and wife were deaf; profoundly influencing Bell's life's work.[7] His research on hearing and speech further led him to experiment with hearing devices which eventually culminated in Bell being awarded the first U.S. patent for the telephone, on March 7, 1876.[N 3] Bell considered his invention an intrusion on his real work as a scientist and refused to have a telephone in his study.[8][N 4]

Many other inventions marked Bell's later life, including groundbreaking work in optical telecommunications, hydrofoils, and aeronautics. Although Bell was not one of the 33 founders[10] of the National Geographic Society, he had a strong influence on the magazine while serving as the second president from January 7, 1898, until 1903.[11]

Beyond his scientific work, Bell had a deep interest in the emerging science of heredity.[12]

Alexander Bell was born in Edinburgh, Scotland, on March 3, 1847.[13] The family home was at South Charlotte Street, and has a stone inscription marking it as Alexander Graham Bell's birthplace. He had two brothers: Melville James Bell (1845–1870) and Edward Charles Bell (1848–1867), both of whom would die of tuberculosis.[14] His father was Professor Alexander Melville Bell, a phonetician, and his mother was Eliza Grace Bell (née Symonds).[15] Born as just "Alexander Bell", at age 10, he made a plea to his father to have a middle name like his two brothers.[16][N 5] For his 11th birthday, his father acquiesced and allowed him to adopt the name "Graham", chosen out of respect for Alexander Graham, a Canadian being treated by his father who had become a family friend.[17] To close relatives and friends he remained "Aleck".[18] 

Activity 2

Watch the video below carefully to make you understand more!

Activity 3

1. Write an INVENTOR BIOGRAPHY, minimal 4 paragraph and attach picture in each paragraph and publish it in your blog

2. Record a video you read the paragraph in a good pronunciation creatively and publish in your you tube channel. attach the video in your blog 

Albert Einstein 

Albert Einstein was born on March 14, 1879, in Ulm, in the Kingdom of Württemberg, Germany. He grew up in a secular Jewish family and showed early signs of intelligence, although he was slow in learning to speak. As a child, he was curious and loved asking questions about how things worked. His interest in science started when he was given a compass and became fascinated by the invisible forces that made it move.

Einstein studied physics and mathematics at the Swiss Federal Polytechnic in Zurich, where he graduated in 1900. In 1905, while working at a patent office in Bern, he published four groundbreaking papers that changed the field of physics. One of them introduced the world to the theory of special relativity, and another included the famous equation E = mc², which shows the relationship between energy and mass.

His theories made him internationally famous, and in 1921, he was awarded the Nobel Prize in Physics, not for relativity, but for his work on the photoelectric effect, which helped develop quantum theory. As a scientist, Einstein continued to explore the mysteries of the universe, always questioning and thinking deeply. He also used his fame to speak out on social and political issues, including peace, civil rights, and Zionism.

In 1933, Einstein moved to the United States to escape the rise of Nazi Germany. He took a position at Princeton University and lived there until his death on April 18, 1955. Albert Einstein is remembered not only as one of the greatest scientific minds in history but also as a symbol of creativity, curiosity, and humanitarian values.

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