Unit 4 Adversity and Courage Reading and Thinking A Successful Failure课件-2025-2026学年高中英语人教版选择性必修第三册

选必三 Unit 4 A Successful Failure (Reading and Thinking） Learning goals： Sort out information about hardships and solutions during Shackleton's Antarctic expedition. Analyze characters’ words and actions to infer their emotions and traits. Summarize the core connotations of the spirit of adventure and illustrate them with textual details. Shackleton led the Endurance expedition team“坚忍号”探险队, which set sail from London in August 1914, with the goal of crossing the Antarctic continent. However, trapped by drifting ice, they had to abandon their ship and live on the floating ice. As the ice continued to break apart and shrink, the crew was forced to take refuge避难 on the uninhabited Elephant Island. Lead-in： Guess what difficulties the crew might face. 3 freezing cold not enough food not enough fresh water no shelter being cut off from the world fear of death Lead-in： Guess what difficulties the crew might face. difficulties 4 Pre-reading： Read this advertisement that was posted by a famous British explorer. Discuss the questions with your group members. Pre-reading： According to the advertisement, what kind of men was Ernest Shackleton looking for? Conditions Requirements small wages bitter cold long months of complete darkness constant danger safe return uncertain Pre-reading： According to the advertisement, what kind of men was Ernest Shackleton looking for? Conditions Requirements small wages not care much about money bitter cold accustomed to the extreme weather conditions, healthy long months of complete darkness show perseverance, not afraid of loneliness constant danger have courage, cooperate with others, be experienced safe return uncertain be optimistic, be positive Pre-reading： Would you like to join an expedition like this? Why or why not? Conditions Requirements Are you qualified? small wages not care much about money bitter cold accustomed to the extreme weather conditions, healthy long months of complete darkness show perseverance, not afraid of loneliness constant danger have courage, cooperate with others, be experienced safe return uncertain be optimistic, be positive Great works are performed not by strength, but perseverance. ---Samuel Johnson 完成伟大的事业不在于体力，而在于坚韧不拔的毅力。 While-reading Activity 1: Read for main ideas Genre: ____________ Structure:____________ Activity 1: Read for main ideas Genre: ____________ Structure:____________ record dates the first person diary entry record personal experiences and feelings Activity 1: Read for main ideas Genre: ____________ Structure:____________ diary entry diary 1 diary 2 diary 3 introduction + diary 3 diary 1 diary 2 introduction Activity 1: Read for main ideas 1. Find out the basic information of the expedition. 2. Write down the main idea of each diary entry. Time Destination Leader The author’s name The ship Activity 1: Read for main ideas 1. Find out the basic information of the expedition and fill in the form. time the ship leader destination the author’s name Activity 1: Read for main ideas 2. Write down the main idea of each diary entry. Diary 1 (1914.10.31)---- It is about how________________________. Diary 2 (1915.11.21)---- It is about how________________________. Diary 3 (1916.05.20)---- It mainly describes ____________________. Activity 1: Read for main ideas 2. Write down the main idea of each diary entry. Diary 1 (1914.10.31)---- It is about how the author joined the Endurance expedition / became a crew member on Endurance. Diary 2 (1915.11.21)---- It is about how Shackleton and his crew abandoned the ship Endurance. Diary 3 (1916.05.20)---- It mainly describes the crew members’ life on Elephant Island. Activity 2: Read for details (Diary 1) How did Blackborow come to join the expedition? Fill in the blanks. At the very beginning, Perce Blackborow ______________. Then he _________________. However, he ______________. Later he _________________, but _____________________. Finally he ________________. Activity 2: Read for details (Diary 1) How did Blackborow come to join the expedition? Fill in the blanks. At the very beginning, Perce Blackborow bought a newspaper and read the advertisement about the expedition. Then he applied to join the expedition. However, he was turned down by Shackleton because he was too young and not qualified. Later he secretly went aboard Endurance, but he was discovered. Finally he was assigned to be a steward and serve meals for the crew. Activity 2: Read for details (Diary 2) 1.What happened to Endurance? What did the crew members have to do? 2.Why did Shackleton throw away all his gold? Why did he allow Hussey to keep his banjo? 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. Activity 2: Read for details (Diary 2) 2.Why did Shackleton throw away all his gold? Why did he allow Hussey to keep his banjo? Shackleton threw away all his gold because gold had no practical value in such an extreme survival situation. This decision reflected Shackleton’s pragmatic and decisive leadership, as he insisted on keeping only what was essential for survival. Shackleton allowed Hussey to keep his banjo because he recognized the importance of mental strength. During the long, dark, and desperate days in Antarctica, music could provide emotional comfort, help maintain optimism and unity among the crew, and strengthen their will to survive. This showed Shackleton’s deep understanding of psychological well-being and team cohesion. Activity 2: Read for details (Diary 3) What did Shackleton do to make sure they could survive? Shackleton made sure they survived by _______________________________ _______________________________. What did Shackleton do to make sure they could survive? Shackleton made sure they survived by leaving with a few men to find help. It was too dangerous for all the men to go. Activity 3: Discuss Read the text again and discuss the questions with your partner: 1.How did Blackborow’s feelings about being on the expedition change as the days passed? 2.What personal qualities did Shackleton, Wild, and Blackborow exhibit? Find examples from the text to support your answers. Activity 3: Discuss 1.How did Blackborow’s feelings about being on the expedition change as the days passed? How did Blackborow’s feelings change? Occasions Blackborow’s feelings After he read the advertisement about the expedition After his application was turned down After he became a steward on board When Endurance sank Before the crew settled on Elephant Island After Shackleton left to find help When he thought about the living conditions on the island When his happy memories were interrupted by cold air After Frank Wild replied to him Activity 3: Discuss 1.How did Blackborow’s feelings about being on the expedition change as the days passed? How did Blackborow’s feelings change? Occasions Blackborow’s feelings After he read the advertisement about the expedition excited, happy, full of expectations After his application was turned down After he became a steward on board When Endurance sank Before the crew settled on Elephant Island After Shackleton left to find help When he thought about the living conditions on the island When his happy memories were interrupted by cold air After Frank Wild replied to him Activity 3: Discuss 1.How did Blackborow’s feelings about being on the expedition change as the days passed? How did Blackborow’s feelings change? Occasions Blackborow’s feelings After he read the advertisement about the expedition excited, happy, full of expectations After his application was turned down enthusiastic, determined After he became a steward on board When Endurance sank Before the crew settled on Elephant Island After Shackleton left to find help When he thought about the living conditions on the island When his happy memories were interrupted by cold air After Frank Wild replied to him Activity 3: Discuss 1.How did Blackborow’s feelings about being on the expedition change as the days passed? How did Blackborow’s feelings change? Occasions Blackborow’s feelings After he read the advertisement about the expedition excited, happy, full of expectations After his application was turned down enthusiastic, determined After he became a steward on board satisfied, excited, hopeful When Endurance sank Before the crew settled on Elephant Island After Shackleton left to find help When he thought about the living conditions on the island When his happy memories were interrupted by cold air After Frank Wild replied to him Activity 3: Discuss 1.How did Blackborow’s feelings about being on the expedition change as the days passed? How did Blackborow’s feelings change? Occasions Blackborow’s feelings After he read the advertisement about the expedition excited, happy, full of expectations After his application was turned down enthusiastic, determined After he became a steward on board satisfied, excited, hopeful When Endurance sank worried, terrified, panic Before the crew settled on Elephant Island After Shackleton left to find help When he thought about the living conditions on the island When his happy memories were interrupted by cold air After Frank Wild replied to him Activity 3: Discuss 1.How did Blackborow’s feelings about being on the expedition change as the days passed? How did Blackborow’s feelings change? Occasions Blackborow’s feelings After he read the advertisement about the expedition excited, happy, full of expectations After his application was turned down enthusiastic, determined After he became a steward on board satisfied, excited, hopeful When Endurance sank worried, terrified, panic Before the crew settled on Elephant Island a little calm, no time to panic After Shackleton left to find help When he thought about the living conditions on the island When his happy memories were interrupted by cold air After Frank Wild replied to him Activity 3: Discuss 1.How did Blackborow’s feelings about being on the expedition change as the days passed? How did Blackborow’s feelings change? Occasions Blackborow’s feelings After he read the advertisement about the expedition excited, happy, full of expectations After his application was turned down enthusiastic, determined After he became a steward on board satisfied, excited, hopeful When Endurance sank worried, terrified, panic Before the crew settled on Elephant Island a little calm, no time to panic After Shackleton left to find help worried, uncertain When he thought about the living conditions on the island When his happy memories were interrupted by cold air After Frank Wild replied to him Activity 3: Discuss 1.How did Blackborow’s feelings about being on the expedition change as the days passed? How did Blackborow’s feelings change? Occasions Blackborow’s feelings After he read the advertisement about the expedition excited, happy, full of expectations After his application was turned down enthusiastic, determined After he became a steward on board satisfied, excited, hopeful When Endurance sank worried, terrified, panic Before the crew settled on Elephant Island a little calm, no time to panic After Shackleton left to find help worried, uncertain When he thought about the living conditions on the island low, miserable When his happy memories were interrupted by cold air After Frank Wild replied to him Activity 3: Discuss 1.How did Blackborow’s feelings about being on the expedition change as the days passed? How did Blackborow’s feelings change? Occasions Blackborow’s feelings After he read the advertisement about the expedition excited, happy, full of expectations After his application was turned down enthusiastic, determined After he became a steward on board satisfied, excited, hopeful When Endurance sank worried, terrified, panic Before the crew settled on Elephant Island a little calm, no time to panic After Shackleton left to find help worried, uncertain When he thought about the living conditions on the island low, miserable When his happy memories were interrupted by cold air angry, impatient After Frank Wild replied to him Activity 3: Discuss 1.How did Blackborow’s feelings about being on the expedition change as the days passed? How did Blackborow’s feelings change? Occasions Blackborow’s feelings After he read the advertisement about the expedition excited, happy, full of expectations After his application was turned down enthusiastic, determined After he became a steward on board satisfied, excited, hopeful When Endurance sank worried, terrified, panic Before the crew settled on Elephant Island a little calm, no time to panic After Shackleton left to find help worried, uncertain When he thought about the living conditions on the island low, miserable When his happy memories were interrupted by cold air angry, impatient After Frank Wild replied to him grateful Activity 3: Discuss 1.How did Blackborow’s feelings about being on the expedition change as the days passed? period 1 period 2 period 3 excited hopeful enthusiastic worried uncertain miserable grateful happy low Activity 3: Discuss 2.What personal qualities did Shackleton, Wild, and Blackborow exhibit? Find examples from the text to support your answers. Shackleton showed kindness when he allowed Blackborow to stay on the ship and gave him a job. He showed calmness when he asked the crew to collect essentials. He showed he was not selfish when he left his gold behind, but showed he was thinking of others’ feelings by allowing Hussey to keep his banjo. He showed great bravery by setting off to find help for the rest of the crew. Wild was shown to be kind when he tried to lift Blackborow’s spirits. Blackborow was enthusiastic at first, making sure he got on the expedition. Although he felt low later, he tried to think about better things, showing again his positive character. Post-reading Think about the questions:　 1. Why is the story called “A Successful Failure”? 2. What can we learn from this “successful failure” when facing difficulties in life? 1. Why is the story called “A Successful Failure”? It was a “Failure”: The expedition did not achieve its original goal—Shackleton’s team never crossed Antarctica. The ship Endurance was trapped and crushed by ice, leaving the crew stranded in extreme conditions for nearly two years, facing starvation, freezing temperatures, and constant danger. It was “Successful”: Despite the catastrophic (灾难性的) loss of the ship and the failure of the mission, the story became a legendary triumph (巨大成功) of human spirit and leadership. Shackleton’s extraordinary leadership ensured unity, hope, and resilience. All 28 crew members survived against impossible odds and demonstrated unwavering (坚定的) cooperation, optimism, and mutual trust. It became a timeless lesson in crisis management, teamwork, and perseverance. 2. What can we learn from this “successful failure” when facing difficulties in life? (1) Perseverance turns survival into triumph. The crew’s two-year struggle—from the sinking ship to the ice floes, then to Elephant Island and beyond—was not a single act of bravery, but a daily practice of perseverance. They kept going when hope seemed irrational, when progress was invisible, and when morale was at its lowest. (2) Leadership is about responsibility, not just authority. Shackleton showed that true leadership means putting others’ safety and well-being first, especially in crisis. His perseverance was not for personal glory, but for his crew’s survival. (3) Optimism and morale are survival tools. Hussey’s banjo wasn’t just entertainment—it was a weapon against despair. In difficult times, small joys, humor, and hope can sustain our spirit and strengthen our will to persevere, especially when endurance is tested over the long term. (4) Teamwork and trust save lives. No one survived alone. Through mutual support, shared labor, and unwavering trust, the crew turned individual weakness into collective strength. Homework: 1.Imagine you are Perce Blackborow. Write a message in a bottle to explain your situation and ask for help. 2. Complete the assignment sheet. $