Unit 4 Adversity and Courage Using Language Reading for Writing课件 2023-2024学年高中英语人教版（2019）选择性必修第三册

人教版（2019）选择性必修三 Unit 4 Adversity and Courage Using Language Learn about optimism and perseverance Learning objectives By the end of this section, you will be able to: 1. predict what happened to the crew members and check your prediction through skimming; 2. grasp the structure of this memoir; 3. write an essay about the story of Shackleton and his men on the ship Endurance; 4. cooperate with group mates actively through checking your essays together; 5. develop your optimism and perseverance to face challenge and adversity with confidence. Lead-in Free Talk What do you know about memoir (回忆录)? Have you read memoirs? Please give us some examples. It is a book or other piece of writing based on the writer’s personal knowledge of famous people, places, or events. This is a continuation of the story of Shackleton’s men who were left on Elephant Island. In Pairs, predict what happened to the crew members. Then read the memoir below to see if your predictions were correct. Pre-writing I predict that the crew members struggled with keeping warm in the terrible conditions. They also would have found it hard to find food and make fire. The ice would have been moving and breaking too, which would be very dangerous. I predict that Shackleton would be successful in rescuing his men, though I am not sure if all of them survived for that long. Suggested Answer Read the text again and answer the following questions. 1. What did the men eat and drink on the island? The men ate the meat of sea creatures and drank water from melted ice. 2. What were the dangers of living on the island? The dangers of living on the island were the changing temperatures, lack of food and water, and the black smoke from burning animal fat. 3. How did the men stay in good spirits while waiting to be rescued? I think the key reasons for their survival were their discipline and positive mental attitude, as well as the reliability of Shackleton. 4. What do you think were the key reasons for their su