1. Set Focus
Pose this essential question: What are the main qualities of a strong leader?
2. List Vocabulary
Share some of the challenging vocabulary words in the article (see below). Encourage students to use context to infer meanings as they read.
- abandon (p. 18)
- expedition (p. 18)
- triumph (p. 18)
- terrain (p. 19)
- dwindled (p. 20)
- stamina (p. 21)
3. Engage
Have students examine the main photo on pages 18–19 in the magazine. Display a world map and point out Antarctica. Explain that the ship in the photo is trapped in ice near Antarctica. Then have students imagine that they have to abandon a ship trapped in ice and then survive living on the ice for six months. Ask: How would you feel? What would you worry about? How would you maintain a hopeful attitude about being rescued?