2. Compare and Contrast Ask Questions

3. Compare Contrast

4. Similes Used by authors to make comparisons Used by authors to make comparisons Similes use clue words like, as, or than Similes use clue words like, as, or than Mia runs as fast as a cheetah. Mia runs as fast as a cheetah. The injured giraffe wobbled like a drunken sailor. The injured giraffe wobbled like a drunken sailor. Your turn

5. Metaphors Used by authors to make comparisons Used by authors to make comparisons Metaphors do not use clue words, but say that one thing is another Metaphors do not use clue words, but say that one thing is another Her brain is a computer. Her brain is a computer. My brothers room was a pig pen. My brothers room was a pig pen. Your turn

6. Strategy: Ask Questions Asking questions before and during reading can help to better comprehend the text. Asking questions before and during reading can help to better comprehend the text. Ask questions such as, What is ____ like?; How is _____ different than ____? Ask questions such as, What is ____ like?; How is _____ different than ____?