BIOGRAPHY [Chapter VII]

BIOGRAPHY 

Definition:   

A biography is a text that tells the life story of a real person, usually someone famous or influential. It describes the person's background, achievements, and impact on the world.

Purpose:  

To inform or inspire readers by sharing the life experiences, struggles, and accomplishments of a person.

Structure:

1. Orientation (Introduction): Introduces who the person is and why they are significant.

2. Early Life: Information about the person’s childhood, family, and education.

3. Career / Major Life Events: Describes their achievements, challenges, and turning points.

4. Later Life / Legacy: What they did later in life and how they are remembered.

5. Conclusion: A summary or reflection on their impact. 

Language Features:

1. Past tense (since it tells about someone's life)

2. Action verbs (e.g., worked, created, led, built)

3. Chronological order

4. Connectives and time links (e.g., after that, then, in 1945)

5. Often uses third-person point of view (e.g., He, She, They) 

Example:

Biography of B.J. Habibie 

Orientation:

Bacharuddin Jusuf Habibie was the third President of Indonesia and a brilliant engineer.

Early Life:

He was born on June 25, 1936, in Parepare, South Sulawesi. After his father passed away, Habibie moved to Bandung and later studied in Germany, where he earned a degree in engineering.

Career:

Habibie became an expert in aircraft design and worked for a German aircraft company. He returned to Indonesia and played a major role in developing the aviation industry. He became Minister of Research and Technology and was later appointed Vice President. In 1998, he became President of Indonesia during a time of political reform.

Later Life:

After stepping down, Habibie remained active in education and technology development. He passed away on September 11, 2019.

Conclusion:

Habibie is remembered as a brilliant scientist, a national hero, and a symbol of intelligence and dedication.

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

Jerome Polin: A Biography

Jerome Polin Sijabat is an Indonesian internet celebrity, content creator, and entrepreneur, widely recognized for his educational and entertaining content. He first gained widespread fame through his YouTube channel, Nihongo Mantappu, where he documents his life as a foreign student in Japan. Known for his cheerful personality, sharp intellect, and humorous videos, Jerome has built a loyal following that is inspired by his dedication to education and his ability to make challenging subjects, particularly mathematics, both interesting and accessible to a broad audience.Born in Jakarta on May 2, 1998, Jerome exhibited a strong academic drive from a young age. Despite initially disliking mathematics, his perspective shifted after his mother encouraged him to view it as a "pirate's game" filled with puzzles. This new mindset propelled him to excel, winning numerous academic competitions and ultimately earning a prestigious full scholarship from Mitsui Bussan. This scholarship allowed him to pursue his dream of studying Applied Mathematics at Waseda University in Tokyo, Japan, an ambition he had nurtured since his childhood.While in Japan, Jerome's content creation career flourished. He started Nihongo Mantappu in 2017, where he began sharing his daily life, insights into Japanese culture, and, most notably, creative lessons in math and Japanese. His collaborations with his Japanese friends, affectionately known as the "Waseda Boys," created a dynamic that drew in millions of viewers. Jerome’s platform quickly grew into a powerful source of inspiration for young Indonesians, showcasing the value of hard work, perseverance, and a positive mindset. His influence was officially recognized when he and his brother were named to the Forbes "30 Under 30 Asia" list.Beyond his work as a content creator, Jerome has expanded his ventures into the business and publishing worlds. He co-founded Mantappu Corp, a talent management company, and launched the successful modern tea franchise, Menantea, alongside his brother, Jehian. Additionally, he became a best-selling author with his book, Mantappu Jiwa, which shares his life story and his journey of self-improvement and dedication. Through these various endeavors, Jerome Polin has established himself as a multifaceted figure who continues to inspire and motivate people with his passion for learning and his entrepreneurial spirit.

Part 2

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

Isaac Newton: A Biography

Sir Isaac Newton, born in 1643, was an English polymath who is widely regarded as one of the most influential scientists of all time. His work laid the foundations for classical mechanics, and his contributions were pivotal to the Scientific Revolution and the Enlightenment. Born prematurely in Woolsthorpe, Lincolnshire, a few months after his father's death, Newton's early life was marked by solitude and intellectual curiosity rather than a conventional path. He was sent to Trinity College, Cambridge, in 1661, where he initially pursued a law degree, but soon became engrossed in the works of modern thinkers and the emerging scientific fields of mathematics and astronomy.

Newton's most fruitful period, which he later called his "annus mirabilis" or "year of wonders," occurred between 1665 and 1666, when the Great Plague forced Cambridge University to close. During this time of self-imposed quarantine at his family home, he began to develop his groundbreaking theories. He conceived the fundamental principles of calculus (which he called "fluxions"), conducted pivotal experiments with optics that demonstrated the composition of white light, and, famously, formulated his early thoughts on universal gravitation, inspired by the fall of an apple. These two years of intense, solitary study laid the groundwork for his most significant discoveries.

His scientific career formally began upon his return to Cambridge, where he became the Lucasian Professor of Mathematics. Newton's masterpiece, Philosophiæ Naturalis Principia Mathematica (Mathematical Principles of Natural Philosophy), published in 1687, is a monumental work that described his three laws of motion and the law of universal gravitation. This book provided a comprehensive explanation of how objects move and interact, unifying celestial and terrestrial mechanics under a single set of laws. He also made significant contributions to the field of optics, building the first reflecting telescope and demonstrating that a prism could separate white light into a spectrum of colors.

In his later life, Newton moved to London and took on prominent roles, serving as Warden and later Master of the Royal Mint. He was elected President of the Royal Society in 1703 and was knighted by Queen Anne in 1705. Despite these public duties, he continued his work in theology and alchemy, though much of this research was not published until after his death. Isaac Newton passed away in 1727 and was buried in Westminster Abbey, leaving behind a legacy that fundamentally changed humanity's understanding of the physical world.