1、Explore the spirit of adventureExplore the spirit of adventureGreat works are performed not by strength,but perseverance.Samuel Johnsoncontinued effort and determination despite difficulties similar to:锲而不舍，金石可镂a difficult or unpleasant situationWhat is the relationship between the two words in the
2、title?Show courage in the face of adversity;It takes courage to overcome adversity.What happened to the ship in the photo?This ship may be stuck/caught/trapped in the ice.1Watch&Answer What does the video talk about?When:_Who:_What:An expedition to _1914Sir Ernest Shackleton AntarcticaAn adventure s
3、tory:In 1914,Sir Ernest Shackleton led a team to begin their expedition to Antarctica.Ernest Shackleton Ernest Shackleton was a famous British explorer who was one of the giants of Antarctic exploration in the Heroic Age in the early years of the 20th Century.21Read the advertisement1.行为的倾向性根据行为的倾向进
4、行预测管理就是预测MEN WANTEDMEN WANTEDfor a dangerous journey:small for a dangerous journey:small wages,bitter cold,long wages,bitter cold,long months of complete darkness,months of complete darkness,constant danger,and safe constant danger,and safe return uncertain.Honour and return uncertain.Honour and rew
5、ard will follow if it is reward will follow if it is successful.successful.Ernest ShackletonErnest ShackletonHe was looking for men who had the spirit of adventure.who were ready to take great risks.who were tough and persistent.31 Reading for text type and structure1What is the structure of the pas
6、sage?introduction+diary entry2What are the language features of diary entries?Person:Tense:the firstpastn.记录；条目记录；条目1 Read the introduction and fill in the following form.Basic information about the expeditionTime DestinationLeaderAuthorThe ship1914.10.311915.11.211916.5.20Sir Ernest ShackletonPerce
7、 Blackborow EnduranceTo Antarctica2Reading for main ideas2Reading for main ideas Skim the three dairy entries and fill in the following form.Tip1 For skimming,take a quick look at the title,pictures,key words and phrases,and topic sentences.DiaryMain idea1 How the author joined the_.2How Shackleton
8、and his crew _the ship Endurance.3The crew memberslife on _.Endurance expeditionabandonedElephant Island1 Read the 1st diary entry and underline how Blackborow came to join the expedition.At the very beginning,Perce Blackborow _.Then he _.However,he _.Later he _,but _.Finally he _.bought a newspaper
9、 and read the advertisement about the Antarctic expeditionapplied to join the expeditionwas turned down by Shackleton because he was thought to be too young and not qualifiedsecretly went aboard Endurancehe was discoveredwas assigned to be a steward and served meals for the crew3Reading for detailsT
10、hinking:words What do the highlighted words mean?Diary 1energyreject or refuse something or someoneWho&WhatWhat happened to Endurance?What did the crew members have to do?rescued mostessential suppliesthe ship became stuck in the iceShackleton threw away all his goldthe ship sankthe ship got crushed
11、 by the iceallowed Hussey to keep his banjoabandoned the ship3Reading for detailscamped on the icecalmnessselflessnessconsideration What personal qualities did Shackleton exhibit?Thinking:wordsDiary 2to be squeezed until damagedto stay positive usually in a bad situationWho&WhatWhat did Shackleton,W
12、ild and Blackborow do to make sure they could survive?ShackletonFrankWildBlackborowleft to find helpcaught a penguin to make soupencouraged me crowded together tried to think of happier things3Reading for details Thinking:wordsDiary 3(make you feel)unhappy or uncomfotablevery comfortable,safe and wa
13、rmHow did Blackborows feelings about being on the expedition change as the days passed?words words/actions/actionstraits traits/emotions/emotionsInfer character traits and emotionsTo infer means to guess something based on the evidence.When inferring character traits and emotions in a story,you need
14、 to look at the characters words and actions.4Reading for traits and emotions-futher reading and thinkingTip2 How did Blackborows feelings change?excited,happy,full of expectationsenthusiastic,determinedsatisfied,excited,hopeful123Occasionswords words/actions/actions a little calma little calmno tim
15、e to panicno time to panicterrifiedterrified panicpanichopeless/worriedhopeless/worriedt traits raits/emotions/emotionswords words/actions/actions worried worried uncertainuncertainhopefulhopefulangryangryimpatientimpatientlowlowmiserablemiserablegratefulgratefult traits raits/emotions/emotionsWhen
16、he thought about the living conditions on the islandHow did the author feel at the end of the story?Occasions 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9excitedenthusiastic satisfiedfeelingspanica little calmlowmiserableangrygrateful A graph of Blackborows feelings terrifiedhopeful 1914joined the expeditionabandoned the ship
17、life on the Elephant Island1916 1915SummaryDiary 1Diary 2Diary 3HowWhyWhatWhatHow How do you understand the title How do you understand the title “A “A SUCCESSFUL FAILURE”?SUCCESSFUL FAILURE”?Failure:During the expedition to Antarctica the Endurance became stuck and crushed in the ice and sank,which
18、 was a failure.Success:Inspired by Shackleton,the crew didnt give up but persevered,trying their best to survive by staying optimistic,which was a great success.5Critical thinking It is a special figure of speech,called Oxymoron(矛盾修辞法)An oxymoron is a term in which two contradictory terms are combin
19、ed.It was a glorious defeat(虽败犹荣）.They were all heroes because of their perseverance and courage.4Life is just like an expedition.In our life expedition,what good personal qualities can we learn from Captain Shackleton in face of difficulties/the coming college entrance examination?Group discussion1
20、2stay positive and be hopeful/keep spirits up34remain calm,be decisive and take action immediately 5keep good discipline and team spirits/show genuine concern for othersGroup discussionbe resolute/determined and never give upshow courage and perseveranceIf we face this kind of adversity,what should
21、we do?The Chinese nation is a great nation;it has been through hardships and adversity but remains indomitable.-Xi Jinping中华民族是伟大的中华民族是伟大的民族；民族；它经历了它经历了艰难困苦艰难困苦，但仍，但仍然不屈不挠。然不屈不挠。Adversity and courageI hope:No matter what kind of adversity we are faced with,we should always be full of courage and perseverance and be calm,positive,hopeful for the future.5Continuation of the storySurf the Internet to find more information about this Antarctic expedition and the ship Endurance/Watch the movie The Endurance.NoImage
