HOOK:

BACKGROUND:

THESIS

BODY PARAGRAPH #1: How are these two items similar? OR One difference?
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BODY PARAGRAPH #1: What is one way the two items are different?
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Transition Sentence:
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BODY PARAGRAPH #1: What is ANOTHER way these two items are different?
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Thesis

Briefly re-emphasize your main points:

Conclude the essay (maybe refer back to your hook):