BIOGRAPHY

1. ENGLISH TASK GROUP 4 Isna Salisatur R (15) Nurus Sofia (25) Class: XI-Science D Senior High School 1 Pamekasan

2. BIOGRAPHY is a detailed description or account of a person's life . Biography is life story of a person written by someone else. It is non fiction text. Usually biographies are about historical figures, but sometimes they are also about people still living . The writer is called the B iographer 1. DEFINITION

3. 2. CHARACTERISTICS OF BIOGRAPHY I s not written by the subject. I s always written in third person. I s based on research not on imagination. D escribes the person's surroundings (where, when and how the person lived). S hows how the person affected other people's life through their behavior, discoveries, social reform etc. S upplies details that illustrate the person's individuality. U se vivid language to narrate events

4. 3. GENERIC STRUCTURE 1 . INTRODUCTION/ORIENTATION It gives the readers the background information of the person. It is the opening paragraph. It usually containts newsworthy information about the person 2. A SERIES OF EVENTS The events should be in chronological order . 3. CLOSING It consists of conclusion or a comment, of the writer. Sometimes it tell about the echievement or the contribution of the person.

5. Sometimes a biography uses the following structure: 1. INTRODUCING PARAGRAPH It tells about the person in general or the basic fact and information with made him/her known. 2. SUPPORTING PARAGRAPH It consists of some paragraphs. It contains many events in chronological order.

6. 4. GRAMMAR AND LANGUAGE FEATURES OF BIOGRAPHY The following are the language features of biography: Use of simple past tense. Sometime, use other past tenses. Focus on temporal sequence. Focus on specific participants. Use of action verbs.

7. 5 . TYPES AND FUCTION TYPE OF BIOGRAPHY 1. SHORT BIOGRAPHY Focuses only on highlights of a person’s life. 2. A LONG BIOGRAPHY Talks about life and times of someone in a lot more detail. FUNCTION OF BIOGRAPHY T o know a person ‘s story about his/her life outside of any accomplishments this person may be known for. To give many information easily and educate the readers.

8. 6. EXAMPLE INDTRODUCTION A SERIES OF EVENT CLOSING

9. TIME TO QUESTION

10. Consider the following biography teks : Ki hajar dewantara first name is raden mas soewardi soeryanigrat. He was born in yogyakarta on may 2,1889. He came from a family environment Yogyakarta palace. Nonetheless, it is very simple and would like to close with people. At the age of 40 years according to the count of caka raden mas suwaerdi soeryaningrat renamet ki hajar dewantara. The goal changed the name is so he can freely close the people. 1. Why raden mas suwaerdi soeryaningrat change his name? A. Because it comes from a family environment Sultan palace B. Because it is very simple C. Because he wanted to be close to the people D. Because he can be close to the people 2. When and where ki hajar dewantara born? A. In the palace of Yogyakarta on May 2 B. In Solo dated May C. In yogyakarta on May 2, 1889 D. In solo dated May 2, 1889

11. 3. When did Einstein graduate from high school ? In 1879 In 1896 In Italy In Switzerland In 1905 4. What does “annus mirabilis” mean ? Miracle Year Golden days Great year Annually miracle Precious moment 5. What field was Einstein awarded the nobel prize ? Economy World piece Psychology Physics Health