1. 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.

2. 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.

3. 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.

4. 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.

5. 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.”

6. 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…