Question

maya has earned high grades in honors algebra and is writing a letter to her principal asking to take other honors classes. read her thesis statement, then answer the question. based on my prior grades, participating in honors classes would help me. which is the best revision of maya’s thesis statement? ○ based on my prior grades, i have earned the right to be in all honors classes. ○ i have earned high grades in honors algebra, and i would like to be in the honors classes. ○ based on my grades in honors algebra, i believe i would do well in other honors classes. ○ no change

Explanation:

To find the best thesis revision, we analyze each option:

• The first option ("earned the right to be in all honors classes") is too assertive and not supported by just algebra grades.
• The second option ("I would like to be in the honors classes") is a statement of desire, not a reasoned thesis.
• The third option connects her algebra grades (evidence) to the claim that she would do well in other honors classes, which is a clear, reasoned thesis.
• The original statement is vague ("help me" with no clear direction).

Answer:

C. Based on my grades in honors algebra, I believe I would do well in other honors classes.