1、To learn to talk about the situations and challenges the sailors would meet in the Antarctic To learn some important words and sentence patternsTo talk about whether a person is suitable for a certain job.What can you see in the pictures?When and where do you think the smaller picture was taken?What
2、 were the people in the small picture doing?Shackleton and a team tried to sail to another island to find help.Look at the picture and discuss the challenges you think faced.In 1914 Shackleton set out for Antarctica again,his intention was to cross the continent from one side to the other via the So
3、uth Pole.His ship,the Endurance,never even reached land in Antarctica,she was stuck in ice and then crushed,Shackleton and his crew faced a 19 month survival ordeal before they returned to safety.They were stranded out on unstable sea-ice with no means to communicate with the outside world and limit
4、ed equipment and food.South Georgia IslandSouth Georgia Island is a sub-Antarctic island administered by the United Kingdom as part of South Georgia and the South Sandwich Islands.Look at the landscape in the picture I think Shackleton and his team would have faced many challenges.First of all,it wa
5、s very cold and there was snow and ice everywhere.The area is also very mountainous,so they would have had to climb with their essentials.It would also be hard to know where they were going as the place is very large and all looks the same.On top of the physical challenges,they would have had great
6、mental challenges facing those conditions and not knowing what to expect and whether they would succeed.Listen to one of the team members talk about the rescue plan and their journey.Complete the summary.The team consisted of _ members.They sailed on rough seas for days before they landed on the _ s
7、ide of South Georgia Island.Later they climbed over the mountains and _ the whaling station.Later,Shackleton arranged for a rescue boat to return to _ Island.Luckily,everyone was _.sixwrong arrived atElephantstill aliveListen again and answer these questions.Identify cause and effectDuring a talk,a
8、speaker can talk about cause and effect.Causes are often introduced with phrases like Due to,The reason for this is,and because,while effects are introduced by phrases like Thats why,This means,so as to,so that.Cause:“事情事情发生的发生的原因原因”(The Reason Why Something Happens)Effect:“由于由于原因而发生的原因而发生的事情事情”(Wha
9、t Happens Because of The Cause)。cause and effect1.Why was it necessary for Shackleton to travel to South Georgia Island?2.Why was it important to include a navigator in the team?Shackleton had to travel to South Georgia Island to get help to rescue the rest of his crew.It was important to include a
10、navigator so they would know where they were going and not get lost.3.Why did Shackleton choose the most difficult and unfriendly men to join the rescue mission?4.Why did Shackleton look extremely old?Shackleton chose him because he wanted the crew left behind to remain cheerful and positive and the
11、 man would have had a negative influence on the crew.Shackleton looked extremely old because of the conditions but also because he was very worried about the fate of his crew left behind.Which two sailors do you think Shackleton chose to join the rescue team?Look at the list below and discuss in gro
12、ups who you think should join the team.1.Frank Wild2.Frank Worsley3.Tom Crean4.Hubert Hudson5.Thomas Orde-LeesName*good leader*experienced in exploring the Antarctic*excellent navigator*experienced sailor*second officer*experienced in living in the Antarctic*navigator*best at catching penguins*effic
13、ient store keeper*motor expert*excellent skierSkills loyal,kind,and calmodd behavior at times,but liked by crewstrong,energetic,and bravefriendly and livelyselfish,lazy,and bad-temperedQualities Who should join the rescue team?The expressions in the box below may help you with your discussion.What d
14、o you think(about)?What do you feel(about)?Lets look at What/How about?Any ideas?What are the alternatives?Lets move on to the next candidate.Should we move on to the next one?Asking for inputWhat do you think(about)?What do you feel(about)?Any ideas?What are the alternatives?Exploring optionsLets l
15、ook at Option 1.What(do you think)about?How about the third alternative?Lets considers proposal.Moving onLets move on to What about?Lets look at the fourth choice.How about s idea?Should we move on to the next one?Before we move on,we need to consider.A:We have to decide on which two sailors Shackle
16、ton chose for his rescue team.Lets look at Frank Wild.B:He is good leader and is experienced in exploring the Antarctic.So,I think hes suitable to join the rescue team.C:Hmm,I think we should move on to the next sailor.According to Perces diary entries,Frank Wild was left with the other crew members
17、 on Elephant Island.A:I agree.Lets move on to the next candidate.What do you think about Frank Worsley?B:Well,he is.候选人，申请人候选人，申请人A:OK,we need to choose the two sailors that joined Shackletons rescue team.Lets look at our choices.B:So how about Frank Wild and Tom Crean?They were both experienced in
18、exploring and living in the Antarctic,and they also had many good qualities,such as being kind and strong.C:Yes,but look at Perces diary.Frank wild stayed on Elephant Island with the others.So we can cross him off our list.B:Oh,yes,well spotted.Then what about Tom Crean?Anyone have any ideas?A:Well,
19、he was good at living in the Antarctic,so maybe he stayed on the island to help,but I think his strength and bravery meant that Shackleton would have chosen him for the dangerous mission.B:Agreed,so one choice is Tom Crean.OK,lets move on to another candidate.How do you feel about Frank Worsley?A:I
20、think he is a good choice because he was an excellent navigator.C:I agree.The rescue team needed a good navigator.He could be our second choice.B:But what about Hubert Hudson?He was also good at navigating.A:Yes,but he was also the best at catching penguins,so I think he would have stayed on the isl
21、and with the others so they had enough to eat.C:Sounds reasonable.But we should also look at Thomas Orde-Lees.He was an excellent skier,so maybe he could be helpful on the mission.B:Hmm maybe,but I think he didnt have as much to offer as Frank and Tom.Besides,Perce complained about him in his diary,
22、so I think he probably stayed on the island.A:I agree,so lets choose Frank and Tom.Suppose you are Shackleton and you are going to choose two sailors to join the rescue team,who would be your first choice?What problems would the rescue team probably face?Whose skills and qualities can best help solv
23、e these problems?What problems would the people remaining on Elephant island face?Whose skills and qualities can best help solve these problems?After you have selected your two sailors,present your choice to the class.Write a report of which two sailors your group think Shackleton chose to join the rescue team and why.
