(
课件网) Unit 4 Adversity and Courage Period 1 Reading and Thinking 1. To read about Shackleton’s Antarctic exnedition. 2. To learn about how they overcame adversity. 3. To conclude Shackleton’s personal qualities. Learning Aims Suppose you are going on an expedition to Antarctica, what are the conditions there like What qualities are needed to survive the extremely tough conditions Lead in For a dangerous journey: small wages, bitter cold, long months of complete darkness, constant danger, and safe return un-certain. Honour and reward will follow if it is successful. Ernest Shackleton MEN WANTED 1. Accroding to the advertisement, what kind of men was Ernest Shackleton looking for 2. Would you like to join an expedition like this Why or why not Think: A successful failure How do we read a story What happened Who is/are the hero/characters When did the story happen Where did the story happen Why did it take place How did the story develop Pre-reading While-reading 1.How did Blackborow come to join the expedition He read the advertisment about the expedition and went aborad secretly. 2.What happend to Endurance It got stuck in the ice as they approached Antarctica and finally sank. 3.What did the crew members have to do They had to abandon the ship and rescue most of their essential supplies. 4.What did Shackleton do to make sure they could survive He left the crew to find help on South Georgia Island, despite of its dangers. Task 2 Read the passage carefully and answer the question. Why Shcakleton turned down “my” application Because he thought I was too young and wasn't qualified. Part 1: From paragraph 1 to paragraph 3 (Octorber 31, 1914) What were essential supplies to us Essential supplies: the small boats, food, the cook stove, candles, clothes and blankets. Part 2: From paragraph 4 to paragraph 6 (Nov 11, 1915) What happy memories did Blackborow think of Decent food, warm and dry clothes, a cosy bedroom, sunny days, and mother's face. Part 3: From paragraph 7 to paragraph 13 (August 29th, 1916) Task3 Put the following sentences into right order The ship was stuck and sank. Set sail. Moved to camp on Elephant Island; went to South Georgia to bring help. Join in the expedition. Self-rescue. Task 4 Complete the chart.Then retell the story. When Where Who What Oct, 1914 On land; Endurance Perce Blackborow Found the advertisement; Joined the expedition to Antarctica Nov, 1915 Closed to Antarctica The crew of 28 The ship sank; Camped on the ice Aug, 1916 South Georgia Island Ernest Shackleton; Crew members Left us to find help on South Georgia Island; And we waited analysing, mindmap summary, retelling After-reading How did Blackborow's feelings about being on the expedition change as the days passed enthusiastic desperate selfish bad-tempered hopeful persevering strong-willed determined optimistic strong smart open-minded What personal qualities did Shackleton exhibit Shackleton’s chara ... ...
