Text 1

BATTLE of SURABAYA

On 10 November, Indonesia celebrates

Hari Pahlawan or Heroes Day in remembrance
of the Battle of Surabaya which started on that
date in the year 1945. The bloody battle took
place because Indonesians refused to surrender
their weaponry to British army. British Army at
that time was part of the Allied forces. The
Orientation defiant Bung Tomo is the well-known
revolutionary leader who played a very
important role in this battle.
It all started because of a misunderstanding
between British troops in Jakarta and those in
Surabaya, under the command of Brigadier A.
W. S. Mallaby Brigadier Mallaby already had
an agreement with Governor of East Java
Event 1 Mr.Surya. The agreement stated that British
would not ask Indonesian troops and militia to
 surrender their weapons.
However, a British plane from Jakarta
dropped leaflets all over Surabaya.The leaflet
told Indonesians to do otherwise on 27 October
Event 2 1945. This action angered the Indonesian troops
and militia leaders because they felt betrayed.
On 30 October 1945, Brigadier Mallaby
was killed as he was approaching the British
troops’ post near Jembatan Merah or Red
Event 3 Bridge, Surabaya. There were many reports
about the death, but it was widely believed that
the Brigadier was murdered by Indonesian
militia. Looking at this situation, Lieutenant
General Sir Philip Christison brought in
reinforcements to siege the city.
In the early morning of 10 November
1945, British troops began to advance into
Surabaya with cover from both naval and air
Event 4 bombardment. Although the Indonesians
defended the city heroically, the city was
conquered within 3 days and the whole battle
lasted for 3 weeks. In total, between 6,000 and
16,000 Indonesians died while casualties on the
British side were about 600 to2000.
Battle of Surabaya caused Indonesia to lose
weaponry which hampered the country’s
Resolution
independence struggle. However, the battle
 provoked Indonesian and international mass to
rally for the country’s independence which
made this battle especially important for
Indonesian national revolution.

Answer the following questions briefly

1. What is the text tell us about?
2. Where did the battle take place?
3. When did it happen?
4. Who is the revolutionary leader who played very
important role in that battle?
5. What caused the battle?
6. Who was the name of Governor of East Java?
7. What date was Indonesians to do otherwise to British?
8. When was Brigadier Mallaby killed?
9. How long did the battle last?
10. The word “they” in paragraph 3, refers to ....

Text 2
Look at these texts below, compare the social function,
text structure and language features of the text!
Text A
Rengasdengklok
On August 14,1945, Japan surrended unconditionally to
the Allies. The news was kept secret by the Japanese army in
Indonesia, but Sutan Syahrir, the youth of Indonesia, knew it
through the BBC Radio Broadcasts in London on August
15,1945. At the same time, Ir. Soekarno and Drs. Moh Hatta
returned to the Indonesia from Saigon, Vietnam.
 On August 15, at 8 p.m., under the leadership of Chairul
Saleh, younger groups and older groups gathered in the
backroom Bacteriologi Laboratory which located in Jalan
Pegangsaaan Timur number 13, Jakarta. The younger group
argued that Indonesia must declared their independence
immediately. But the older group didn’t agree that. Because of
that, independence should be discussed on PPKI meeting on
August 18, 1945.
Because there was a different opinion between older
groups and younger groups, younger groups brought Soekarno
and Hatta to Rengasdengklok in early morning of August 16,
1945. Rengasdengklok was chosen because it was located
away from Jakarta. Yonger groups tried to push Soekarno and
Hatta to declare Indonesia Independence
After had a long discussion, Soekarno was willing to
declare it after returning to Jakarta. At that moment in Jakarta,
Wikana from younger groups and Ahmad Soebarjo from older
groups made a negotiations. The results was that the
declaration of Indonesia Independence should be held in
Jakarta. In addition, Tadashi Maeda allowed his place for
negotiations and he was willing to guarantee their safety.
Finally, Soekarno and Hatta were picked from
Rengasdengklok.
Text of Proclamation of Indonesia Independence
formulated by Soekarno, Hatta, and Ahmad Subarjo. Once the
text was completed and approved, Sajuti Melik then copied
and typed the manuscript used a typewriter.
At first Proclamation of Indonesia Independence would
be read at Ikala Field. But looked at the road to the Ikada
Field was guarded by japanese army. Finally they moved to
residence of Soekarno at Jalan Pegangsaan Timur number 56
Jakarta.
On the day of Friday, August 17 1945, Soekarno read the
Proclamation of Indonesia Independence text and then
connected with a short speech without text. After that, Latif
Hendra Ningrat and Soehoed was fluttering the flag which
had sewn by Mrs. Fatmawati. Then audience sang Indonesia
Raya song together. Finally the proclamtion was heard
throughout the country.

Text B
My First Time In Yogyakarta
My family and I went to my grandmother’s house in
Yogyakarta last month. It was my first trip to this city. We
went there two days after my sister’s gradution ceremony in
Semarang. We arrived at Yogyakarta at night. We spent a
week staying in my grandmother’s house which is 5 minutes
away by foot to Malioboro street.
In the first morning, we were still too tired after a long
trip from Semarang to Yogyakarta. So we decided to stay at
home to recharge our energy. I walk around the neighborhood
with my sister just to experience how it is like to be in
Yogyakarta. There were too many house, I think, which made
the space between a house and the other was so small, even
the road was also small that only bicycle and motorcycle can
go through.
On the second day, all of us went to Malioboro street.
We saw so many merchant with various of product which they
claim to be a traditional product of Yogyakarta. I bought some
wooden figurine and T-shirt with the word “Yogyakarta”
printed on it, while my sister bought some leather handbag.
My mom and dad were busy choosing some merchandise to
be brought home when we go back.
On the third day, we went to Taman Sari and Keraton
Ngayogyakarta Hadiningrat to see some historical building in
Yogyakarta. We took a lot of picture there. We also took
some picture of the building so we can check it again at home.
We found some place providing Yogya traditional food
around the building and we jumped in right away.
We spent the rest of our week in Yogyakarta by visiting
some Shopping Malls such as Jogja City Mall, Malioboro
Mall, Hartono Mall and Ambarrukmo Plaza. We realized that
Yogyakarta turned out to be very warm during the day, that
was the reason why we decided to spend more time in air
conditioned building like this.
VIDEO https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZxpflgEgyXI
After watching the video, in group of four, make a
historical recount text based on the video!

Make a historycal recount about Proclamation of

Indonesia individually! (at least 4 paragraphs)