Now read the next part of the book.

‘The March’ and ‘Patience Camp’

Word Definition

possessions Belongings.

however But.

contrary Against.

ferocious Frightening and violent.

ambushed Attacked.

undigested Food hasn’t been changed into thesmall molecules that a body can use.

Escaping The Ice

Word/Definition Definition

precariously Unsafely. Likely to fall.

limited Small in amount.

floe A sheet of floating ice.

taking refuge Finding a safe place.

capsizing Turning a boat over in the water.

bitter Very cold.

prospect The possibility of something good happening.

treacherous Extremely dangerous.

tether Tie something.

taking its toll It is having a bad effect or causing a lot of suffering.

Sailing To Elephant Island

Word Definition

current Of the present time. Now.

toil Hard work that makes you feel physically tired.

dehydrated Not having the normal amount of water in your body, so that you feel ill or weak.

The next page is just an illustration, no words at all. Have a look and think about how it makes you feel.

Listen to the sounds of the blizzard and wind on the two film clips.

Write a letter home to your family. Include a description of the weather and the impact that it is having on you.