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Endurance
The Story of Ernest Shackleton, Hero of the Antarctic
Match the motto
Nothing else matters but the step ahead
of you!
Dive into an unexplored environment!
Stay sharp. Don’t look down!
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The Antarctic
a hazardous journey
bitter cold
long months of complete darkness
constant danger; doubtful safe return
cross Antarctica from the Weddell Sea to the Ross Sea via the South Pole
KEY WORDS & EXPRESSIONS
hazardous
dangerous
expedition
a group of people who are going for exploration
Share content and language
Q: What do you expect this passage might be about
Q: What is the textual pattern
It is a narrative.
Read and interact – Textual pattern
It tells the Story of Ernest Shackleton.
Q: How is the passage organized
It is organized in time order.
Q: Where did the story happen
Q: When did the story happen
Setting
In 1914
In Antarctica
Q: Who were involved in the story
Read Para.1-2 —
Ernest Shackleton and his men
Who
Where
When
Orientation
Where did they travel from and to
What qualities did Ernest Shackleton show
Route
Problem
Solution
Quality
Read and interact –
What problem did they encounter in this period
How did they deal with the tough situation
Complicating action
Read and interact – Route (1)
Start
England
4 months
Elephant Island
South Georgia
Whaling Station
Elephant Island
Finish
about 1 year
Read and interact – Route (2)
Route: Weddell Sea to Elephant Island
Problem
Solution
bad weather
got stuck in ice
the ship broke in half
waited for about
eight months
abandoned ship and camped on the ice for two months
Read and interact – Route (2)
Start
Finish
England
Elephant Island
South Georgia
Whaling Station
Elephant Island
4 months
about a year
15 days
Read and interact – Route (3)
Route: Elephant Island to South Georgia Problem
Solution
bad weather
lack of food and energies
no chance of rescue
long distance
chose five men to go with him
took 15 days to reach South Georgia
a decisive leader
Read and interact – Route (3)
Start
Finish
England
Elephant Island
South Georgia
Whaling Station
Elephant Island
4 months
about 1 year
15 days
36 hours
Route: South Georgia to Whaling station Problem
Solution
Read and interact – Route (4)
bad weather
long distance
no tent
starvation and coldness
The men marched
continuously for 36 hours
Read and interact – Route (4)
Start
Finish
England
Elephant Island
South Georgia
Whaling Station
Elephant Island
4 months
about 1 year
15 days
36 hours
Resolution
Evaluation
Q: What happened at the
end of the story
miraculous experience;
Shackleton was remembered as a man with exceptional leadership and unbelievable endurance.
a trustworthy man
Read and interact – Resolution & Evaluation
Shackleton and 5 men returned to Elephant Island to bring all the team back to England. No one died.
Q: What does the author think of
the experience and Shackleton
Read and interact – Complete expedition
Start
Finish
England
Elephant Island
South Georgia
Whaling Station
Elephant Island
4 months
about 1 year
15 days
36 hours
2
years
a persistent explorer
What other qualities did Earnest Shackleton show in this expedition List supporting details from the text.
Adventurous/brave
Para. 1: He planned to cross Antarctica from …., something
no one had ever done before.
Responsible
Para. 5: Leaving the others on Elephant island, Shackleton chose five men to accompany him to…;
Para.3: Eventually the ice melted and Shackleton put his men into three small lifeboats and headed for the nearest land.
Tough/strong
Para. 2: Unable to move, Shackleton and his men…in complete darkness and freezing cold.
Para. 3: ….camp on the ice for two months.
Para. 5: after fifteen exhausting days with winds of sixty kilometers an hour…
Why does the author write this article
To narrate Shackleton and his team’s adventure story in which
they overcame various difficulties and inspire readers to learn from Shackleton.
Deep thinking – writing purpose
Endurance
The Story of Ernest Shackleton, Hero of the Antarctic
Deep thinking – intended readers
To whom does the author write this article
To the pure professional explorers;
To the people who are curious
about adventures.
Deep thinking – author’s opinions
What is the author’s opinions on adventure
Taking various risks and dangers into consideration, the author appreciates the adventurous spirit, and the essential qualities involved in an adventure.
Endurance
The Story of Ernest Shackleton, Hero of the Antarctic
Why is Shackleton looked up to as a
hero despite his failure to reach the South Pole
Critical thinking – Discuss in groups
2. If you had the opportunity, would you try an expedition like the one led by Ernest Shackleton Why or why not
1. Why is Shackleton looked up to as a hero despite his failure to reach the South Pole
For one thing, he was brave enough to embark on(从事，开始） a trans-Antarctica expedition, something no one had ever done before. For another, faced with enormous difficulties, he had shown exceptional leadership, made wise decisions and brought his men out of danger. Therefore, no one can deny that Shackleton deserved to be admired as a great hero.
Critical thinking – Discuss in groups
If you had the opportunity, would you try an expedition like the one led by Ernest Shackleton Why or why not
Critical thinking – Discuss in groups
Yes, I would have. What made Shackleton’s expedition remarkable was his marvelous leadership, so if I had the opportunity to join in an adventure team led by such a leader, I would definitely have a try.
Write a letter to Shackleton in which you summarize Shackleton’s adventure and share what you have learnt from his adventure.
Assignment

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