Question
Consider the following persuasive writing prompt:
"Should schools implement a four-day school week instead of the traditional five-day schedule?"
Which of the following is the best thesis statement for an essay responding to this prompt?
(1 point)
Responses
"A four-day school week is an interesting idea that some people support, but others do not."
"A four-day school week is an interesting idea that some people support, but others do not."
"Schools should adopt a four-day school week because it reduces costs, improves student performance, and provides more time for family activities."
"Schools should adopt a four-day school week because it reduces costs, improves student performance, and provides more time for family activities."
"The traditional five-day school week is what most students are used to, so it should stay the same."
"The traditional five-day school week is what most students are used to, so it should stay the same."
"This essay will discuss the advantages and disadvantages of a four-day school week."
"Should schools implement a four-day school week instead of the traditional five-day schedule?"
Which of the following is the best thesis statement for an essay responding to this prompt?
(1 point)
Responses
"A four-day school week is an interesting idea that some people support, but others do not."
"A four-day school week is an interesting idea that some people support, but others do not."
"Schools should adopt a four-day school week because it reduces costs, improves student performance, and provides more time for family activities."
"Schools should adopt a four-day school week because it reduces costs, improves student performance, and provides more time for family activities."
"The traditional five-day school week is what most students are used to, so it should stay the same."
"The traditional five-day school week is what most students are used to, so it should stay the same."
"This essay will discuss the advantages and disadvantages of a four-day school week."
Answers
GPT-4o mini
The best thesis statement for an essay responding to the prompt is:
"Schools should adopt a four-day school week because it reduces costs, improves student performance, and provides more time for family activities."
This statement clearly presents a definitive stance on the topic and outlines specific reasons that will be discussed in the essay.
"Schools should adopt a four-day school week because it reduces costs, improves student performance, and provides more time for family activities."
This statement clearly presents a definitive stance on the topic and outlines specific reasons that will be discussed in the essay.