Introduction
1. Attract the reader’s attention.
2. Provide background information about your topic.
3. Identify the two things being compared and contrasted.
4. State the purpose for making the comparison and/or contrast.
5. State the thesis.
Body Paragraphs
1. In the first paragraph, discuss the similarities.
2. In the next paragraph, discuss the differences.
Conclusion
1. Paraphrase the thesis.
2. Summarize the main similarities and differences.
3. Paraphrase the importance of the topic.