Brainstorming
Antarctica
the coldest
penguin
thick ice and
snow
the endless
strong wind
the driest
an inhospitable land miracles?extreme climate
What is the story about? (within 15 words)
The story is about………..
It’s about an unusual journey/adventure/
expedition to Antarctica under the command
of Ernest Shackleton.
3 minutes
---- To trace the track of the expedition
1. On 8th August, 1914…….
2. The aim of the journey….
3. When land came into sight…..
4. On Elephant Island……
5. How did he get to the camp?
6. 3 months later after reaching South
Georgia……
1. On 8th August,1914, _______ Ernest Shackleton and
27 men _________ the Endurance, leaving for
Antarctic.
captain
boarded
2. The aim is to _____ the frozen continent_____ the
South Pole.
cross via
3. When land came into sight, The Endurance became
______________ in the ice, began to____ ____, and at last
______ into the icy sea. They then _________ north, pulling
three lifeboats.
trapped/ stuck break up
sank headed
4. On 16th April,1915,Shackleton saw Elephant
Island.
Elephant Island
They came up with a ______ idea that 6 of them sailed 800
miles to South Georgia, where there was a __________ camp.
risky
permanent
After 17 days,unfortunately they landed on the wrong side
of the island.
5. How did they get to the camp?
They walked 36 hours over mountains
to reach the camp.
South Georgia
6. More than 3 months later, Shackleton returned to
Elephant Island to _______ the _______he had been
forced to __________.
crew
abandon
rescue
The captain Shackleton and all the crew
survived , safe and sound.
What do you think of the expedition?
What is the failure?
What is the success?
He had saved the
lives of all his men.
FAILED
SUCCEEDED
He had failed to
reach the south pole.
What led to his
turning failure into
success?
Group work
Qualities
bravery
courage
confidence
flexibilitydetermination
perseverance
strong will
bravery
courage
flexibility
belief/ faithdetermination
perseverance
strong will
cooperation
summary
2019 Retracing Shackleton’s Original Route
105
th anniversary
Writing:Write a reply to the advertisement.
Men wanted for difficult journey. Small wages, bitter cold, long months of complete darkness constant danger, safe return doubtful. Honour and recognition in case of success. International Adventurer Organisation
Para.1
Show your
clear will
Para.3
Polite
expression
Para.2
Main body
how
to
write
Why do you
want to go
there?
What
qualities do
you
have?For
example?
The reason why I want to
go there is that…
I have a sense of…,
for example…. Besides, …
What’s more….
Knowing that you are recruiting…, I am
Writing to apply….
I would appreciate it if you would offer me the
chance. Please let me know if we’re qualified!
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The Endurance/Shackleton
Assignment:
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