Comparison Contrast Paragraph Outline

Topic Sentence
(Argument what you
will prove to your reader,
mention elements being
compared or contrasted)

Point #1
(point of argument the
point/idea that supports
the argument for the first
element)

Proof #1
(Evidence quotation)

Explanation #1
(Explain how the evidence
illustrates the point and
proves the argument, link
to the second element)

Point #2
(point of argument the
point/idea that supports
the argument for the
second element)

Proof #2
(Evidence quotation)

Explanation #2
(Explain how the evidence
illustrates the point and
proves the argument, link
to the first element)

Explanation #3
(Explain how the evidence
from both elements
illustrates the point and
proves the argument;
connect the elements, fully
explaining the significance
of the similarities or
differences)

Concluding
Sentence
(Restate and reword the
argument of paragraph)