Epic of Survival: Shackleton

Narrative Essay by Caroline Alexander

The story of the ill-fated Shackleton Expedition is an incredible journey of courage and perseverance. The expedition failed its objective when it became trapped by pack ice in the Weddell Sea. Ernest Shackleton successfully sought help and his entire crew survived their ordeal. You will be using resources available through the Internet to complete a number of activities that will acquaint you with the members of the expedition and the events that took place.

ELA Outcomes

	Students will listen, speak, read, write, view and represent to comprehend literature and other texts in oral, print, visual and multimedia forms, and respond personally, critically and creatively. 2.1 Construct meaning from text and context 2.2 Understand and appreciate textual forms, elements and techniques 2.3 Respond to a variety of print and nonprint texts
	Students will listen, speak, read, write, view and represent to create oral, print, visual and multimedia texts, and enhance the clarity and artistry of communication. 4.1 Develop and present a variety of print and nonprint texts

ICT Outcomes

C.1 - Students will access, use and communicate information from a variety of technologies.

4.2 select information from appropriate sources, including primary and secondary sources

4.3 evaluate and explain the advantages and disadvantages of various search strategies

4.4 communicate in a persuasive and engaging manner, through appropriate forms, such as speeches, letters, reports and multimedia presentations, applying information technologies for context, audience and purpose that extend and communicate understanding of complex issues

C.3 - Students will critically assess information accessed through the use of a variety of technologies.

4.1 assess the authority, reliability and validity of electronically accessed information

4.2 demonstrate discriminatory selection of electronically accessed information that is relevant to a particular topic

C.7 - Students will use electronic research techniques to construct personal knowledge and meaning.

4.1 use appropriate strategies to locate information to meet personal needs

4.2 analyze and synthesize information to determine patterns and links among ideas

4.3 use appropriate presentation software to demonstrate personal understandings

C.1 - Students will access, use and communicate information from a variety of technologies.
4.2	select information from appropriate sources, including primary and secondary sources
4.3	evaluate and explain the advantages and disadvantages of various search strategies
4.4	communicate in a persuasive and engaging manner, through appropriate forms, such as speeches, letters, reports and multimedia presentations, applying information technologies for context, audience and purpose that extend and communicate understanding of complex issues
C.3 - Students will critically assess information accessed through the use of a variety of technologies.
4.1	assess the authority, reliability and validity of electronically accessed information
4.2	demonstrate discriminatory selection of electronically accessed information that is relevant to a particular topic
C.7 - Students will use electronic research techniques to construct personal knowledge and meaning.
4.1	use appropriate strategies to locate information to meet personal needs
4.2	analyze and synthesize information to determine patterns and links among ideas
4.3	use appropriate presentation software to demonstrate personal understandings