Comparison/Contrast Essay Outline

Submitted By Nabaa-Aljasim
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Pages: 2

Introduction Interest Catcher Explain the relationship between your topic and the interest catcher (mention the works and the authors) Give a sentence or two outlining the premise of each work ___________________________________ Outline the points to be developed 1. 2. 3. Thesis Statement Body Paragraphs Analysing Both Works in a Single Paragraph Body Paragraph 1 Topic Sentence Make sure that your topic sentence clearly indicates what you will be proving about both works ___________ Topics Sentence Extension into Work A Illustrations Point 1 A (quotation, properly introduced with speaker and context) Explanation Link Work A to Work B Illustration Point 1 B Explanation Conclusion Connect and explain the relationship between 1A and 1B. Make sure that you explain if the point is a similarity or a point of contrast Clearly Connect the Point Made to the Thesis Set up a Link to the Next Paragraph (only if it fits coherently into the paragraph otherwise put your transition in the first sentence of the next paragraph Body Paragraph 2 Topic Sentence Make sure that your topic sentence clearly indicates what you will be proving about both works Topics Sentence Extension into Work A Illustrations Point 2 A (quotation, properly introduced with speaker and context) Explanation Link Work A to Work B Illustration Point 2 B Explanation Conclusion Connect and explain the relationship between 1A and 1B. Make sure that you explain if the point is a similarity or a point of contrast Clearly Connect the Point Made to the Thesis Set up a Link to the Next Paragraph (only if it fits coherently into the paragraph otherwise put your transition in the first sentence of the next paragraph Body Paragraph 3 Topic Sentence Make sure that your topic sentence