Controlling Idea: Avery's father in "Avery's Gift" and Ellison's father in "Chicken of the Sea Is So Wacky--Of Course It Was Created by Kids" share similarities in their approaches to encouraging creativity and imagination in their children.
In the story "Avery's Gift," Avery's father encourages her creative and imaginative thinking by providing her with opportunities to explore and experiment. He gives her a camera for her birthday, which allows her to take pictures of objects and people that inspire her. He also takes her on "adventures" where they explore the woods and look for animal tracks. Similarly, in "Chicken of the Sea Is So Wacky--Of Course It Was Created by Kids," Ellison's father encourages his son's creativity by providing him with space to experiment and explore. He lets Ellison use his tools, gives him discarded electronics to take apart, and allows him to use his welding equipment.
Both fathers in these selections provide their children with tools and resources to foster their creativity. Avery's father gives her a camera and takes her on adventures, which allows her to explore her environment and capture new perspectives. Similarly, Ellison's father allows him to take apart electronics and use his welding equipment, providing him with the space to experiment and create.
Furthermore, both fathers in these selections encourage their children to think outside the box and come up with unique ideas. Avery's father tells her that she has a "thoughtful eye" and encourages her to capture the world in her own way. Ellison's father tells him that he can create something new and that there are no rules when it comes to inventing.
In conclusion, despite the different contexts of these selections, both Avery's father in "Avery's Gift" and Ellison's father in "Chicken of the Sea Is So Wacky--Of Course It Was Created by Kids" share a similar approach to encouraging creativity and imagination in their children. Both fathers provide their children with tools and resources to experiment and explore and encourage them to think outside the box and come up with unique ideas.
Read the story "Avery's Gift" and the article "Chicken of the Sea Is So Wacky--Of Course It Was Created by Kids."
Based on the information in both selections, write a response to the following by filling in the chart below:
Explain HOW Avery's father in the story "Avery's Gift" is SIMILAR to Ellison's father in the article "Chicken of the Sea Is So Wacky--Of Course It Was Created by Kids."
Write a well-organized essay that uses specific evidence from the selections to support your answer.
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