COMPARE & CONTRAST

THE FIRST THING WE NEED IS A THESIS

• A thesis tells us what the text is about.
• Thesis: Tornadoes and hurricanes may both be
• weather related, but they are two very different things.

OPINION

• Now we need an opinion.
• Opinion: Hurricanes are more dangerous than tornadoes.

DETAILS

• The next thing we need is details to
• back up our opinion.
• Details: One thing we could say is that
• hurricanes can last for days, while tornadoes
• can only last for a few hours.

A FEW TIPS

• Don't put in too many details, but
• make sure you get your point across.
• Don't make it completely about your
• opinion, but it is still an important part of the paper.