1、a difficult or unpleasant situationGreat works are performed not by strength,but perseverance.-Samuel Johnson 伟大的作品不是靠力量，而是靠坚持来完成的。伟大的作品不是靠力量，而是靠坚持来完成的。perseverance:the quality of continuing to try to achieve a particular aim To read about Shackletons Antarctic expeditions experience.To learn to inf
2、er something based on the evidence.To learn the good qualities of a person,which is to be genuine concern for others and persevere to solve the difficulties.1.What event is it?2.Who led the expedition?3.How did this expedition begin?Watch and answer.Watch and sayWhat event is this?Who led it?An expe
3、dition to Antarcica.Sir Ernest Henry Sir Ernest Henry ShackletonShackleton (a famous British explorer)a famous British explorer)How did this expedition begin?Watch and sayuWho posted the ad?uWho is he?Why did he post the ad?uWould you like to join an expedition like this?Why?MEN WANTEDfor a dangerou
4、s journey:small wages,bitter cold,long for a dangerous journey:small wages,bitter cold,long months of complete darkness,constant danger,and safe months of complete darkness,constant danger,and safe return uncertain.Honour and reward will follow if it is return uncertain.Honour and reward will follow
5、 if it is successful.successful.Ernest ShackletonErnest ShackletonReading for structureSkim the text and match the main idea with each part.A.How“We”abandoned the shipB.How“We”struggled to survive on Elephant Island.C.Introduction to the expeditionD.How“I”join the expedition Activity 1:Study the str
6、ucture of the text.Introduction to the diary entriesThe diary of October 31,1914The diary of November 11,1915The diary of August 29th,1916Perce Blackborow joined an _.Blackborow managed to board the _.One ship was stuck in the _._ times on Elephant islandexpeditionshipiceHardStep 2.Fast-readingPart
7、2:three diaries of Perce Part 1:What can you get by looking at the times of the diary entries?A SUCCESSFUL FAILURE Reading and ThinkingExplore the spirit of adventureMEN WANTEDMEN WANTEDfor a dangerous journey:small wages,bitter cold,long for a dangerous journey:small wages,bitter cold,long months o
8、f complete darkness,constant danger,and months of complete darkness,constant danger,and safe return uncertain.Honour and reward will follow safe return uncertain.Honour and reward will follow if it is successful.if it is successful.E r n e s t E r n e s t ShackletonShackletonPredict:an _ storyadvent
9、ure0105040203Background/setting（背景）（背景）(who/when/where/how)Plot(情节）情节）Conflict（矛盾冲突）（矛盾冲突）Emotion（情感）（情感）Characters traits(人物品质人物品质)1.Read part 1,and fill in the blanks.Time:_Destination:To _Leader:_The authors name:_The ship:_in 1914AntarcticaSir Ernest ShackletonPerce BlackborrowEnduranceReading f
10、or background informationName:_Location:_Animal:_Climate:_Other notable things:_Antarctica(南极洲南极洲)in the southof the earthPenguinsealbitter cold windylong month of darknessDiary 1Diary2Diary3the expedition startedEndurance stuck in the ice and crashed by the ice on the way to AntarcticThe crew membe
11、rs struggled to survive on Elephant IslandPlot Line of the Story1914191519161.Read 1st diary and underline how Blackborow came to join the expedition.At the very beginning,Perce Blackborow happened to read the_ about _ .Then he _ to join the expedition.However,he was _ by Shackleton.Later he secretl
12、y _the ship,but he was _ three days later.Finally he was _ to be a _ and _ for the crew by Shackleton.Detailed-reading advertisementthe Antarctic expedition appliedturned down went aboard discovered assignedsteward served meals Diary 1At the very beginningThenHoweverlaterFinallybut How did Blackboro
13、ws feelings change?excited,happy,full of expectationsenthusiastic,determinedsatisfied,excited,hopefulproud123Who&WhatWhat happened to Endurance?What did the crew members have to do?rescue our essential suppliesthe ship became stuck in the iceShackleton threw away all his goldthe ship sankthe ship go
14、t crushed by the iceallowed Hussey to keep his banjoabandoned the shipDiary 2What personal qualities?CalmnessSelflessnessConsideration Read for detailsDiary 31.What kind of life did they live on Elephant Island?Living conditionsDescriptions Accommodation Weather Food crowded under one of their boats
15、 on the rocky shore of this miserable placecold and windy no plants;no food except seal or penguinfrom bad to worseWho&WhatWhat did Shackleton,Wild and Perce do to make sure they could survive?ShackletonWildPerceleft to find helpDiary 3caught a penguin to make soupencouraged me crowded together trie
16、d to think of happier thingsworried,uncertainlow,miserableWhen he thought about the living conditions on the islandHow did the author feel at the end of the story?Why?angry,impatientGrateful and hopefulHow did Blackborows feelings about being on the expedition change as the days passed?worriedpanict
17、errifiedOct 31,1914May 20,1916Nov 21,1915 low afraid doubtful uncertaingratefulgratefulhopeful hopeful Summary1.Shackleton allowed Blackborow to stay on the ship and gave him a job.2.He asked the crew to collect essentials.3.He left all his gold behind when abandoning the ship.4.He allowed Hussey to
18、 keep his banjo when abandoning the ship.5.He set off to find help for the rest of the crew.kindcalmselflessconsideratebrave&responsibleWhat personal qualities did Shackleton exhibit?Discuss in groups the following question.How do you understand the title“a successful failure”?Post-reading:Group wor
19、kHow do you interprete the title?“A SUCCESSFUL FAILURE”?Failure:the Endurance became stuck in the ice,crushed and sank,which made.Success:Inspired by Shackleton,the crew didnt give up and survived,which was.矛盾修辞法(Oxymoron)是一种修辞手段，它是用两种相反的词语来形容一件事物，起到一种强烈的修辞效果，使得所表达的语义更强烈。It was a glorious defeat(虽败犹
20、荣）虽败犹荣）.They were all heroes because of their perseverance and courage.If we face this kind of adversity,what should we do?We should stay calm,keep positive and overcome difficulties persistently.Great works are performed not by strength,but perseverance.-Samuel Johnson 伟大的作品不是靠力量，而是靠坚持来完成的。伟大的作品不是靠
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