This document provides reminders and guidelines for writing a comparative essay. It instructs the writer to include a thesis that addresses all parts of the essay question and is supported by historical evidence. Direct comparisons should be made between societies, analyzing reasons for similarities and differences. An outline is given for the essay structure, including a thesis paragraph that restates the prompt, two body paragraphs comparing a similarity and difference with evidence and analysis, and optionally rewriting the thesis as a conclusion. The writer is reminded to continually compare societies, answer the prompt fully, and follow the outlined structure to score points on the rubric.