Module 4: Lesson 1

Module 4

Lesson 1

Vocabulary

• hostile: Cruel and uncaring

• inspire: to make someone want to do something that is considered positive or good.

• heroism: great bravery.

• stranded: to leave helpless.

Essential Question

How can the challenges of a hostile environment inspire heroism?

FOCUSING QUESTION: LESSONS 1–6

How do Shackleton and his crew respond to the hostile environment of Antarctica?

CONTENT FRAMING QUESTION: LESSON 1

Wonder: What do I notice and wonder about this painting?

By the end of Lesson 1 we will.....

• Know and Identify what we notice and wonder about the painting.

• Have a better Understanding of the Essential Question and the vocabulary used in the question.

• Be able to create a bridge/connection from our previous text to the current text.

Essential Question

How can the challenges of a hostile environment inspire heroism?

Open Ended

valor, bravery, courage, fortitude, nobility, gallantry, chivalry, integrity, perseverance, toughness, strength

“What do you notice about these synonyms of heroism?”

Multiple Select

“What does inspire mean?”

• Cruel and uncaring

• To make someone want to do something that is considered positive or good.

• To interrupt someone

• To be extremely brave

Open Ended

Why do people often need inspiration to act heroically?”

Poll

Have we read about characters in the past that has shown heroism?

• Yes

• No

Open Ended

“What might a hostile environment be?”

Notice and Wonder (Go to Schoology to complete this part)

• “What are 4 things you notice about this painting?”

• “What are 2 things you wonder about this painting?”

The Painting

British artist Joseph Mallord William Turner painted landscapes and seascapes, and that his style becoming increasingly abstract over the years. This painting from 1842 depicts a paddle-wheel steamboat during a storm.

Turner made this painting before the invention of photography. He painted using his memory and his imagination. The full title of this painting is: Snow Storm – Steam-Boat off a Harbour’s Mouth Making Signals in Shallow Water, and going by the Lead. The Author was in this Storm on the Night the “Ariel” left Harwich.

Open Ended

“What information does Turner provide in this title?”

Open Ended

“What do you notice is difficult to make out in the painting?”

Multiple Choice

Hostile means

• happy

• cruel

• sad

• surprised

Multiple Choice

To be inspired

• you are hungry.

• You are sleepy

• You want to be positive.

• You are curious

Multiple Choice

Heroism is

• to be brave

• to have muscles

• to be able to fly

• to show your talent.