Comparison between The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins and Battle Royale by Koushun Takami. Reflective compare/contrast 1. Explain similarities and differences between books (and possibly between audiences) Present summaries of each book first. Proceed to focus on similarities, followed by a focus on major differences. Incorporate differences in reader audience, if possible. 1. Introduction to controversy 2. Explain summaries of both Battle Royale and Hunger Games 3. Compare similarities between the two 4. Compare differences 5. Conclusion 1. Introduction to controversy: 1. Explain the Hunger Games franchise versus the lesser known Battle Royale franchise 2. Address the slight controversy that Battle Royale fans brought up about the similarities between the two (BR written before Hunger Games) 1. Cite/quote online discussion forums with fan comments 1. Explain summaries of both books: 1. Summary of Hunger Games 2. Summary of Battle Royale 1. Compare similarities: 1. Themes: 1. Survival 2. Corrupt government 3. Teens sent to fight 4. Stressed friendships 1. Setting 2. Rules regarding the games 1. Compare differences: 1. Location 1. Time 2. Gore level 3. Style of book 4. Audience 1. Conclusion: 1. Final comparisons 2. Last word on the controversy 3. Strong closing .