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A SUCCESSFUL FAILURE
What information can you get from the advertisement
It was posted
by _________________________________________
for ____________________________.
Ernest Shackleton,a famous British explorer
an expedition/a dangerous journey
Conditions Requirements
small wages
bitter cold
long months of complete darkness
constant danger
safe return uncertain
not care much about money
accustomed to the extreme weather conditions, healthy
show perseverance,
not afraid of loneliness
have courage, cooperate with others, be experienced
be optimistic, be positive
Figure out its requirements according to the conditions.
1.According to the advertisement, what kind of men was Shackleton looking for
Men with great perseverance who were not interested in money and comfort but in honor and achievement.
2. Would you like to join an expedition like this Why or why not
Yes. Because I love adventures and challenges,and I can win honor if successful.
No. Because I don’t like taking risks and besides, I value my life.
Discussion in groups:
After watching the video,can you understand
the meaning of the title A Successful Failure
As an expedition,it was a _______.
But it was a _______ survival story.
failure
successful
Study the structure of the text.
Introduction to the diary entries
The diary of October 32, 1914
The diary of November 11, 1915
The diary of August 29th, 1916
Pere Blackborow joined an ___________.
Blackborow managed to board the ______.
One ship was stuck in the ___.
______ times on Elephant island
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expedition
ship
ice
Hard
Time
Destination
Leader
The author’s name
The ship
Basic information about the expedition
1914.10.31- 1915.11.21-1916.5.20
To Antarctica
Sir Ernest Shackleton
Perce Blackborow
Endurance
Diary Date Main idea
1 1914.10.31 The first diary is about how ___________________________________________________________________________________________________
2 1915.11.21 The second diary is about how ______________________________________________________________________________
3 1916.5.20 The third diary mainly describes ________________________________________________________
the author joined the Endurance expedition/ became a crew member on Endurance.
Shackleton and his crew abandoned the ship Endurance.
the crew members’ life on Elephant Island.
Figure out 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 and read the advertisement
applied to join the expedition
was turned down because he was
secretly went aboard Endurance
was assigned to be a steward and serve
meals for the crew
about the expedition
was too young and wasn’t qualified
he was discovered
Diary 1
How did Blackborow’s feelings change
After reading the advertisement about the expedition
After being rejected
After being assigned to be a steward
... — this is the adventure
that I have been dreaming
of.I am fit and full of vigour.
excited, full of expectations
... But I was so enthusiastic about the idea of going along with them that I secretly ...
enthusiastic,
determined
How everyone will envy me when I come back and tell them about the amazing ...
satisfied, excited,
hopeful
Diary 2
What happened to Endurance What did the crew members have to do
Why did Shackleton throw away all his gold
Why did he allow Hussey to keep his banjo
What threat did their camping place face
1.What happened to Endurance What did the crew members have to do
Endurance got stuck in ice as it approached Antarctica. The ship got crushed and the crew had to abandon it. The crew had to collect essential supplies and camp on the ice.
2.Why did Shackleton throw away all his gold
Because they needed to rescue the most essential suplies and had to give up their personal belongings.
He did so to set an example to others.
became stuck
camped on ice
abandoned the ship
3.Why did he allow Hussey to keep his banjo
4.What threat did their camping place face
To keep up the crew’s spirits by having his banjo
played.
The ice they camped on would soon melt with spring
coming.
How did Blackborow’s feelings change
When Endurance sank
When the ship was abandoned
While camping on the ice
And when the ship sank, our hearts sank with it.
terrified,
in panic
There was no time to panic.
a little calm
… and we have been managing to survive, but spring is coming, and the ice will soon begin to melt.
a little relieved,
worried
Diary 3
What did Shackleton do to make sure all crew members could survive
What did the crew members have to do to make sure they could survive
What do you think would happen next
He left to find help on a 1,320-kilometer-away island.
They had to catch seals or penguins to feed themselves.
All the crew members might be rescued.
How did Blackborow’s feelings change
After Shackleton left to find help
When he thought about the living conditions on the island
When his happy memories were interrupted by a sudden cold rush of air
After Frank Wild replied to him
If Shackleton fails, will we have any hope of rescue No.
worried, uncertain
I feel low. It’s cold and windy.
The island has no plants. … Otherwise, there is no food.
low, miserable
…, the kindest man after our leader… Without …, we’d all be dead by now. Their …, their …, and their … fill me with hope.
angry, impatient
I shouted, “Shut the door!”
grateful
hopeful
Figure out Shackleton’s personal qualities from the three diaries.
Shackleton allowed Blackborow to stay on the ship and gave him a job.
He asked the crew to collect essentials.
He left all his gold behind when abandoning the ship.
He allowed Hussey to keep his banjo when abandoning the ship.
He set off to find help for the rest of the crew.
kind
calm
selfless
considerate
brave & responsible
What do the highlighted words mean use you own words to explain them.
1. At the age of 19, I am fit and full of vigor.
2.Shackleton turned me down …
3. We saw the ship get crushed..
4. Hussey often plays it to keep our spirits up.
5. We are now crowded together under one of our boats on the rocky shore of this miserable place.
6. I try to think of happier things: decent food, warm and dry clothes, a cosy bedroom….
energy
refused
destroyed and broken into pieces
cheer us up
rough and difficult
comfortable
1 Imagine you are Perce Blackborow. Write a message in a bottle to explain your situation and ask for help.
Help! My shipmates and I are trapped on Elephant Island, near South Georgia Island. We have no decent place to sleep and almost no food and water. Please send help as soon as possible!
Yours faithfully,
Perce Blackborow of the Sir Ernest Shackleton expedition to the South Pole
After-reading
2 Futher thinking:What is your comment on the Endurance expedition and its members
It was a glorious defeat(虽败犹荣).They
were all heroes because of their perseverance and courage.
Thank you!