Chapter 1. Legend

In this chapter, you will learn about Narratives, specifically Legends. You will also learn English through the topic of local legend stories.

A. Speaking & Listening

• Malin Kundang
• Lembu Sura and Mahesa Sura
• Golden Cucumber (Timun Mas)
• Monte Hair (Rambut Monte)

B. Reading and Writing

• Shallot and Garlic (Bawang Merah dan Bawang Putih)
• Sura dan Baya
• Tangkupan Perahu
• Nyi Roro Kidul

Before studying this chapter, it is recommended that you first relearn Simple Past.

Happy learning! 🙂

A. Listening and Speaking

Instruction 1:

Listen to the audio of “Legend Explained”. Pay attention to the expressions and vocabulary used. Take notes or make a list of new vocabulary.

The sounds used in this material are created using Voice Motions AI, a speech synthesis technology. This content is created for educational purposes.

The audio:

 “Hello, everyone! Today, let’s talk about legends – amazing stories that have been passed down from generation to generation. Legends are special stories that teach us about our history and culture.

A legend usually has a hero, someone who is brave and strong, like Raden Gatotkaca in Indonesian stories. These heroes teach us important values. Then, there are magical things, such as Nyi Roro Kidul, the queen of the South Sea, who add a magical touch to our stories.

Legends also relate to real places and events. For example, the legend of “Sangkuriang” helps us understand how Mount Tangkuban Parahu was formed.

In Indonesia, we have cool legends like “Bawang Merah and Bawang Putih,” about two sisters, and “Malin Kundang,” a story about choice and forgiveness.

So, as we listen to these stories, let us cherish their lessons and remember that legends are like special treasures from our past, helping us understand who we are and where we came from.”

Question:

Instruction 2:

Watch the video “Malin Kundang” below. Pay attention to the expressions and vocabulary used. Take notes or make a list of new vocabulary. After watching video 1, answer the question.

This video, created by Dongeng Kita, is embedded here for educational purposes. The original video can be found here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4O4z6D5AK_c. The copyright remains in the hands of the creator.

Question:

Instruction 3:

Write a script that tells about the legend of “Lembu Sura and Mahesa Sura (Kediri)” in your own English. The script helps you prepare to speak.

The steps are:

a) Record your conversations on your phone.

b) On the mobile app, fill in the blanks below by naming the Task Berbicara_legenda “Lembu Sura and Mahesa Sura” (Your Name).

c) Click the “browse” button and upload your audio recording.

B. Reading and Writing

Instruction 1:

Rewrite the new vocabulary you find in the following text and look up its meaning in Indonesian.

LEGENDS AS PART OF THE NARRATIVE

What is Narrative Text?

Narrative text is a type of text that tells a story or retells various events. The goal is to entertain, inform, or teach moral lessons through a developed storyline. Narrative texts often involve characters, conflicts, and resolutions, thus creating an engaging storyline.

Purpose of Narrative Text

The main objectives are:

1. To entertain the reader with a story.
2. To teach moral or cultural values (often found in fairy tales, myths, or legends).

General Structure of Narrative Text

1. Orientation:
   • Introduce characters, settings (time and place), and situations.
   • Example: “Once upon a time, in a small village by the river, there lived a young fisherman named Budi.”
2. Complications:
   • Describe the conflict or problem faced by the character.
   • Example: “One day, Budi caught a magic fish that begged for his life to be pardoned on the condition that he grant his three requests.”
3. Resolution:
   • Shows how the problem was solved (it can be happy or tragic).
   • Example: “Budi used his desires wisely, and the miraculous fish turned his village into a prosperous land.”
4. Reorientation (Optional):
   • Provide moral lessons or reflect on stories.
   • Example: “From that moment on, Budi learned that kindness and wisdom are the keys to happiness.”

What is Legend as Part of Narrative Text?

Legends are narrative texts that tell traditional stories about historical or mystical figures and events. Legends are often rooted in cultural or historical traditions, blending fact and fiction to explain the origins of a place, tradition or natural phenomenon .

Characteristics of a Legend

1. Importance of History and Culture:
   • Legends are often associated with actual locations, historical figures, or cultural practices.
   • Example: The legend of Tangkuban Perahu explains the origin of volcanoes in West Java, Indonesia.
2. Supernatural Elements:
   • It often includes fantastical or mystical elements such as creatures or magical powers.
   • For example: Lembu Sura and Mahesa Sura have mystical abilities.
3. Moral Lesson:
   • Legends usually convey moral values or life lessons.
   • Example: Legends may teach about courage, honesty, or the consequences of greed.

Examples of Legends

Title : “The Legend of Malin Kundang”

• Orientation: Malin Kundang, a poor child, lives in a small coastal village with his mother.
• Complications: Malin becomes rich after leaving his village but denies his mother when she comes to see him.
• Resolution: His mother curses him, and Malin turns to stone as punishment.
• Moral: Always respect your parents.

Instruction 2:

Read the text below and answer the questions. Please include the new vocabulary and its meaning in your book.

Question:

Instruction 3:

Writing Exercises

Write the Legend of Nyi Roro Kidul in your own words. Once you’ve finished your writing, exchange your work with your friends in small groups or with your classmates. Discuss it with your English teacher.