to explain how something is similar to something else

2)     That bike is the same color as our car.

4)     Jhaycob is six feet tall, although his brother is only five feet.

   9)     Kim likes heavy metal, but Steve prefers classical music.

5)     Both George and Paul have brown eyes and brown hair.

Jim likes playing sports. His favorites are football and baseball. John doesn't like sports, his favorite activity is reading books. How are Jim and John different.

What is the definition of contrast?

What tool is useful when comparing and contrasting two things?

Alaska and Hawaii are both states. Alaska has a cold climate, while Hawaii has a warm climate. How are Alaska and Hawaii similar?

Polar bears are white. They live where it is cold. They are good swimmers. They like to eat fish, seals, and penguins.

Grizzly bears are brown. They hibernate when it gets cold. They are good swimmers. They like to eat fish, fruit, and vegetables.

Compare grizzly bears to polar bears.

Polar bears are white. They live where it is cold. They are good swimmers. They like to eat fish, seals, and penguins.

Grizzly bears are brown. They hibernate when it gets cold. They are good swimmers. They like to eat fish, fruit, and vegetables.

Contrast grizzly bears to polar bears.

What does the illustration tell about these characters?

What does the illustration below tell about this character?

What does the illustration below tell about this character?

Example: Nutritious foods, such as fruits and vegetables, help our bodies grow.

What is the best meaning of the word nutritious?

Read the passage: Chloe's mom was eager to volunteer in her daughter's classroom. She arrived an hour early so she'd be the first in line to sign up.

What does eager mean?

Read the sentence.

Isaac has shown a lot of progress this school year. His grades have improved in all subjects.

Which clue words help the reader know the meaning of the word progress?

What does the word accomplished mean as it is used in this text?

"Although Thomas Jefferson was an accomplished man, many people do not know that he was a talented gardener who devoted much of his time to caring for the land around his plantation home.

Read the passage:

Becky rushed outside at recess. The swings are a popular activity and she wanted to grab one quickly. Luckily, there was one vacant swing. Becky got to it just in time.

What is the meaning of vacant?

Read the definition. Which sentence uses story in the same way?

Story: a set of rooms on the same floor of the building

If I were answering the question: "Is Kayla a good student?", which of the following would be an important detail?

The girl walked down the street with her head hanging down; She had just lost her first soccer game. What detail from the text can tell you how the girl was feeling?

The water felt so good on such a hot day! I heard the other children laughing and yelling across the way. The concrete was wet from a group of teenagers splashing each other in the corner. The lifeguard watched closely to keep children from running.

This is at a public pool: what detail from the text best proves this?

I had finally gotten used to being weightless. It became a comfortable feeling. I especially liked floating by the window to see Earth below.

Who am I?

Many breeds of dogs are used for work. In many cultures dogs are used to herd sheep. The dogs keep the flock from being attacked by animals such as wolves. Sheepdogs are known for their loyalty and gentleness. Based on the text, you can infer that: