Comprehension
What are 3 hardships the crew faced on the James Caird?
- Ice freezing on the boat; Illness; Injuries; Cold temps; Hunger; Thirst; Winds of Gale Speed; Giant Waves
What is the definition of upheaval?
"a lifting up"
or
strong or violent change or disturbance as in a society
Do Frank Hurey's photos of the crew next to the James Caird show the size of the boat and emphasize Alexander's (author) descriptions of the crowded conditions on board?
YES
Why is The Voyage of the James Caird" a work of narrative nonfiction?
It offers a writer's retelling of actual events
What is a participle?
a verb form that acts as an adjective
What was the purpose of the voyage of the James Caird?
To find help for the crew of the larger ship (the Endurance) stranded in Antarctica
What is the definition of pitched?
moved up and down
What things are shown in the text that are NOT shown in the photos?
Shackleton's abilities as a leader; the expertise of the crew; the force of the gale the crew endured
What are the main sources of evidence that Alexander refers to in The Voyage of the James Caird?
diaries and other accounts by the crew
Both sentences have a participle or participle phrase, which adds more drama to the sentence?
"With a loud sob of relief, the sailors finally leapt to shore."
"Burning with thirst, the sailor drained the cup of water with one gulp"
"Burning with thirst, the sailor drained the cup of water with one gulp"
the crew steers through a reef to land at South Georgia Island
What is an example of something reeling?
A dizzy child unable to stop spinning around
Based on the text, what is an inference you can make about Worsley's character as a person?
He is observant and appreciative of others; he is a hard worker
Who's three journals/accounts does Alexander reference as primary sources?
McNish's journal; Shackleton's account; Worsley's diary
What is the effect of the participle phrase in the following sentence:
"Flinging water overboard by bucket, the sailors saved the ship."
It adds drama; gives detail of how the sailors saved the ship
In "The Voyage of the James Caird," McNish's diary abruptly stops on May 2. What causes him to stop writing?
The crew had been fighting a gale for days (strong winds)
There is a long, unbroken wave/there is a large wave
Why does the author share that a larger ship did not survive the hurricane that the James Caird did?
To help readers understand how remarkable the success of the voyage was
Would you say that Alexander does or doesn't admire the discipline and endurance of the James Caird crew demonstrates throughout their journey?
She does!
What is the effect of the participle phrase in the following sentence:
"The ships mast, shrieking under the strain, slowly toppled over."
Creates more drama/suspense; adds sense of hearing
Whose point of view are represented in the reading?
The crew from diary entries and the author
Use the word clear in a sentence where it means "pass without touching."
The truck was just able to clear the cars parked in the narrow street
Why does the author end the scene with "'It was,' wrote Shackleton, 'a splendid moment.'"?
It leads readers to imagine how Shackleton felt in that moment
What type of source are the diary entries?
Primary Sources
Which sentence contains a participle phrase?
"Crowding around the ship, the giant icebergs frightened the sailors."
"By sailing north, the sailors hoped to find waters that were ice-free."
"Crowding around the ship, the giant icebergs frightened the sailors."