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figure out the important events that happened during the expedition and understand the adversity that they faced;
grasp how the author’s feelings changed;
infer the characters’traits and emotions according their words and actions;
Learning Objectives
By the end of the class, you will be able to
Great works are performed not by strength, but perseverance.
---Samuel Johnson
完成伟大的事业不在于体力，而在于坚韧不拔的毅力。
Opening page
1. What happened to the ship in the photo
2. How would you feel if you were on the ship
3. What would you do to save yourself
This ship looks like it has got stuck in some ice.
If I were on the ship, I would feel worried or frightened.
Would you stay on the ship, or set out to seek help
Look and discuss.
In fact, it was a real story...
Lead-in
Watch & Answer
An adventure story:
In _____, _________________led a team to begin their expedition to __________.
How did the expedition begin
1914
Antarctica
Ernest Shackleton
Lead-in
Before reading the text let's look at this job advertisement from 1914.
Q1: Who published this advertisement
Ernest Shackleton
Pre-reading
Ernest Shackleton is a British explorer(探险者) who is one of the giants of Antarctic exploration in the early years of the 20th Century.
Ernest Shackleton
Pre-reading
Activity 1: Read the advertisement
What kind of man did he want Tick the correct words.
MEN WANTED
for a dangerous journey: small wages, bitter cold, long months of complete darkness, constant danger, and safe return uncertain. Honour and reward will follow if it is successful.
Ernest Shackleton
money-
uninterested
strong
selfish
persevering
careless
strong-willed
courageous
adventurous
optimistic
positive
bad-tempered
Would you like to join an expedition like this
Why
Pre-reading
What’s the text type of this passage
A. Argumentative(opinions and evidence)
B. Expository(introducing something)
C. Narrative(telling stories)
C. Narrative(telling stories)
Read for type
Perce Blackborow's diary
01
05
04
02
03
Background/setting（背景）(who/when/where/how)
Plot (情节）
Conflict（矛盾冲突）
Emotion （情感）
Characters’ traits/qualities
(人物品质)
Tips to read a story
who
where
how
when
genre
1914
Reading
Endurance
Structure
Title
Introduction
Diary 2
Diary 3
Diary 1
The first person point of view.
to get closer to the readers; to make the narration authentic, impressive and convincing.
Read for background
How did Blackborow come to join the expedition
At the very beginning, Blackborow happened to read the_____________ about _____________________.
advertisement
the Antarctic expedition
Diary 1
Then he _______ to join the expedition. However, he was _______________ by Shackleton.
Later he secretly _____________the ship, but he was ____________ three days later.
Finally Shackleton _________ him to be a steward and _____________ for the crew.
applied
turned down
went aboard
discovered
assigned
served meals
Read for Details
the ship became stuck in the ice
the ship sank
the ship got crushed by the ice
Diary 2
What happened to the Endurance
Why did Shackleton allow Hussey to keep his banjo
Because Hussey could play it to keep their spirits up.
Read for Details
What did Shackleton do to make sure they could survive
Diary 3
A. He tried to think of happier things
B. He left to find help
C. He tried to make soup
Read for Details
Infer character traits and emotions
To infer means to guess something based on the evidence. When inferring character traits and emotions in a story, you need to look at the characters’ words and actions. What do these tell us about their personal qualities and feelings
How did Blackbrow’s feelings change during the expedition
Read about expedition
Application was turned down
Endurance sank
Became a steward on board
After Shackleton left to find help
Before the crew settled on Elephant Island
excited, happy, full of expectations
determinedenthusiastic
satisfied, excited, hopeful
a little calm, no time to panic
worried, uncertain
worried, terrified, panic
When he thought about the living conditions on the island
When his happy memories were interrupted by cold air
angry, impatient
low, miserable
Characters' words and actions can mirror their qualities.
Read for emotions
responsible
calm, rational（理智的）
selfless, brave, fearless, courageous, responsible, reliable, trusty, adventurous
thoughtful, inspiring,considerate
decisive(决断的 果断的), fair
1. Shackleton turned me down because he thought I was too young and wasn’t qualified.
2.Shackleton calmly called us together and told us to rescue our most essential supplies.
3. Shackleton himself threw away all his gold.
4. …he allowed Hussey to keep his banjo. Hussey often plays it to keep our spirits up.
5. Shackleton left us to find help on South Georgia Island, 1, 320 kilometres away-the voyage was too dangerous and difficult for all of us to make it in our small boats.
the spirits of adventure
Read for qualities
Puzzles on the title: A Successful Failure
As an expedition, it was a _______.
But it was a _________ survival story. (spirit)
failure
successful
They show a strong spirit of adventure.
They are true heroes.
Post-reading
Post-reading
If we face this kind of adversity, what should we do
1. Stay positive and be hopeful. Keep spirits up.
2. Be resolved/determined.
3. Show courage and perseverance.
4. Remain calm, be decisive and take action immediately.
5. Keep good discipline and team spirits.
6. Show genuine concern for others.
Deep thinking
There is no royal road in life, and courage is the light in adversity .
人生无坦途，勇气是处于逆境时的光芒。
The Chinese nation is a great nation; it has been through hardships and adversity but remains indomitable.
--Xi Jinping
中华民族是伟大的民族；它经历了艰难困苦，但仍然不屈不挠。

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