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In the following examples, you will be choosing the best thesis statement according to the criteria provided.
- 1.Choose the best thesis statement that supports funding for music in public schools. Remember FACS.
- A.
Because music helps students in many ways, the government should approve funding for it in public schools.
- B.
Music helps students to improve themselves creatively, intellectually, and socially; therefore, the government should fund music programs in public schools.
- C.
Music class is fun and offers a creative outlet.
- 2.Choose the best thesis statement to argue that cats are better pets than dogs. Remember FACS.
- A.
Cats are playful, cute, and furry.
- B.
I prefer cats because they clean themselves and use a litter box.
- C.
Because cats are more independent than dogs, they are the best choice for people who lead busy lives.
- 3.Choose the best thesis statement that argues for taking a camping trip rather than going to a theme park. Remember FACS.
- A.
Theme park rides make many people sick, so camping is the better choice.
- B.
While theme parks are loud and crowded, spending time together in a natural setting can bring families closer together, provide a relaxing atmosphere, and promote an appreciation of the environment.
- C.
Disney may be a fantastic place to visit because it has rides, food, and entertainment, but the woods can be fun, too.
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