Vocabulary
Can you have opinions in your claim?
No
How does staying positive help someone during the expedition?
help with fear and stress
What is Antarctica?
extremely cold region at the bottom of the world
What does the leader do thats special?
staying calm and hopeful even when things go wrong
What is role or job?
hunting, navigating, cooking, to help the group
What is the central idea or thesis?
the main point or claim an argumentative essay is trying to prove
How does staying calm and not panicking affect the crew?
think clearly, make smart decisions, and work together
How does the cold make the crew tired and weak?
more energy to stay warm, exhaustion and loss of strength
Who is Shackleton?
The leader of the crew
How does the crew help everyone survive?
working together, supporting each other
What are important supporting details or evidence?
these pieces of information support the central idea and help convince the reader
Why is staying focused important in the expediton?
Staying focused is important in an expedition because it helps people make safe decisions and avoid mistakes that could be dangerous
Why is physical strength important in an expedition?
handling tough tasks, and helping push the ship
What makes a strong leader?
Crew's saftey first, and never gives up
What makes a good crew?
People working together, and supporting each other.
What is the conclusion?
summarizes the main points and brings up the central idea at the end
What helps keep the crew positive and hopeful?
Shackleton’s encouragement, keeping daily routines
How does walking on ice and dealing with bad weather affect them?
takes more effort, slows them down, and makes them very tired
How does the leader get the crew to survive?
keep everyone organized, motivate the crew to keep going, and encourage teamwork
What do they do for boredom?
They play cards, they play with each other, and listen to music
What are counterclaims?
How does not giving up when things are hard help the expedition?
keeps trying, stays motivated, and continues working together to survive instead of losing hope
How does being hungry and tired make survival harder?
less energy and strength
Is the leader really important or could everyone be a leader?
How do they show teamwork?
By working together and helping each other.