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Comparative Essay Outline

I. Introduction
*Introductory information (1-2 simple sentences)
*Thesis
-time period, if stated in the prompt
-regions
-historical content
-similarities and differences, these will be the body paragraphs
II. Body Paragraphs
*Topic Sentence: content listed in the thesis sentence
*Evidence to support the topic sentence; must give at minimum 4 pieces of evidence per paragraph.
*Include a direct comparison between the societies concerning the similarity or difference.
*Analysis: Analyze the reason for the similarity or difference that was identified in the direct
comparison. (BECAUSE)
III. Conclusion
* Restate thesis in new way.
* Summarize the body paragraphs
* Show continuation to next chronological period, NOT TO THE PRESENT!!!

Comparative Essay Outline


I. Introduction
*Introductory information (1-2 simple sentences)
*Thesis
-time period, if stated in the prompt
-regions
-historical content
-similarities and differences, these will be the body paragraphs
II. Body Paragraphs
*Topic Sentence: content listed in the thesis sentence
*Evidence to support the topic sentence; must give at minimum 4 pieces of evidence per paragraph.
*Include a direct comparison between the societies concerning the similarity or difference.
*Analysis: Analyze the reason for the similarity or difference that was identified in the direct
comparison.
III. Conclusion
* Restate thesis in new way.
* Summarize the body paragraphs
* Show continuation to next chronological period, NOT TO THE PRESENT!!!

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