Entry Task 9/17- use your Venn diagram and notes. 1) Write out a strong, specific claim about a significant similarity between the reality of ship breaking.

Entry Task 9/17- use your Venn diagram and notes.

• 1) Write out a strong, specific claim about a significant similarity between the reality of ship breaking and the fictional world of ship breaking in the novel.

• 2) Write out a strong, specific claim about a significant difference between reality and fiction.

Discussion

• What makes a strong claim of similarity:– Significant, not vague/general (there are

environmental issues). • What makes a strong claim of difference:– Don’t compare “apples to meat:” they need to be

connected in some way so the difference is significant.

– It should be something that is possible:• Saying in the novel New Orleans had become a drowned

city, or there are half-men in the novel won’t work.

Style

• A claim of similarity does not have to say “_____ is similar in reality and in the novel.” “One significant similarity between the novel and real life is _______”

• A claim of similarity can be worded in a more stylistic/natural way: “The novel Ship Breaker accurately portrays the reality of shipbreaking through its use of ________.”“The novel Ship Breaker accurately depicts ______ of ship breaking.” “Bacigalupi used the reality of ________ in his fictional work.

Comparison Paragraph• Remember, in a complete paragraph there is… • Main claim:

– “Both the Swiffer and a broom remove unwanted dirt from hard floors.”• Evidence:

– The Swiffer uses a microfiber that grabs on to dirt, removing it from the floor and attaching it to the fiber.

– The broom uses bristles that push and collect the dirt into one pile that can be swept into a dust pan and thrown away.

• Commentary: – This microfiber is very effective on the small particles of dirt and grime,

allowing for a quick sweep up of everyday dust. – These bristles and dust pan, allows for the removal of small and large

particles of dirt and garbage from the floor.

Difference claims

• They don’t have to be complete differences.– You can claim that the novel exaggerated an aspect of

ship breaking.“In his novel, Bacigalupi exaggerated _______ of ship breaking.”

– It can be the author downplayed an aspect- rate of death/injury.

“Despite depicting the dangers of ship breaking, Bacigalupi downplayed______”

– It can be something is left out or ignored, but it’s hard to prove.

“The novel Ship Breaker did not address ________ of ship breaking.”

Two paragraphs: one comparison, one contrast. Bring in draft for feedback tomorrow.

• Each paragraph needs to be complete, with a minimum of a claim, 4 pieces of evidence, and commentary (4 pieces of evidence as you are using “4” sources). – Make sure your main point is a strong claim that

is focused on one “general” similarity/difference.– Cite your evidence sources. • “In Ship Breaker the author… “….” (16).• In the documentary…