4-1-4-2 Unit 4 Reading and thinking & Learning about language课件 人教版英语选择性必修第三册.ppt

Reading and thinking阅读A successful failureUnit4 Adversity and courage Learning objectives1. Read about Shackleton’s Antarctic expedition’s experience.2. Infer character traits and emotions based on the evidence.3. Have a deeper understanding of perseverance and learn to face difficulties bravely. Watch the video and answer the following questions. 1. What event is this?An expedition to Antarctica.2. Who led it?Sir Ernest Henry Shackleton was an Irish-born British explorer who was one of the giants of Antarctic exploration in the early years of the 20th Century. 3. How did this expedition begin? Who posted the ad? Why did he post the ad? Activity 1:Read the advertisement According to the advertisement, what kind of men was Ernest Shackleton looking for? Are you qualified for it?ConditionsRequirementsAre you qualified?small wagesbitter coldlong months of complete darknessconstant dangersafe return uncertainnot care much about moneyaccustomed to the extreme weather conditions, healthyshow perseverance, not afraid of lonelinesshave courage, cooperate with others, be experiencedbe optimistic, be positiveShackleton was looking for men who were not interested in money or comfort, but in honour and achievement, which cannot be bought.Activity 1:Read the advertisement Perce Blackborow's diary Activity 2: Skim for main idea Basic information about the expeditionTimeDestinationLeaderThe author’s nameThe ship1914.10.31→1915.11.21→1916.5.20To AntarcticaSir Ernest ShackletonPerce BlackborowEnduranceActivity 2: Skim for main idea DiaryDate Main idea11914.10.31The first diary is about how ______________________________________.21915.12.11The second diary is about how __________________________________________________.31916.5.20The third diary mainly describes _____________________________________.the author joined the Endurance expeditionShackleton and his crew abandoned the ship Endurancethe crew members’ life on Elephant Island.Activity 2: Skim for main idea Activity 3: R