Block Organization
Compare/Contrast Outline
Thesis Statement : Write a statement that shows that you will focus on the similarities or differences
between two subjects.
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Body Paragraph 1: Focus on subject 1. Write a topic sentence that shows the main criteria you will use
to discuss the first subject.
Topic Sentence 1:_______________________________________________________________________
Criterion
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Criterion
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Criterion
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Criterion
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Subject 1: ____________________
Body Paragraph 2: Focus on subject 2. Write a topic sentence that shows the main criteria you will use
to discuss the second subject. * Be sure to present your criteria in the same order as in
the previous paragraph
Topic Sentence1: _______________________________________________________________________
Criterion
1:
Criterion
2:
Criterion
3:
Criterion
4.
Subject 2:__________________
Conclusion: Summarize your main points of comparison or contrast. What conclusions can you make?
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