Problem-Solution Review

Choose the strongest thesis statement that addresses a solution for the following problem: "Worldwide, many girls do not have access to education"

• Schools should create a welcoming environment for girls to let them know that their education is important.

• Nepal, Afghanistan, and Haiti, are just a few examples of the many countries where girls have little access to education.

• Girls deserve education just as much as boys do.

• The ancient Indian philosopher Chanakya once said, "An educated person is respected everywhere."

Choose the strongest thesis statement that addresses a solution for the following problem: "Many plant and animal species are at risk of extinction"

• There are less than 10,000 red pandas left in the wild.

• At least 10,000 species go extinct every year.

• Logging, illegal hunting, and pollution cause animals to go extinct.

• People need to protect habitats so we can prevent species from going extinct.

Choose the strongest thesis statement that addresses a solution for the following problem: "Americans take long showers that waste water"

• For every ten minutes that a shower is running, it uses twenty-five gallons of water.

• Americans should save water by taking shorter showers.

• California has experienced many droughts.

• Water is a precious resource.

Choose the strongest thesis statement that addresses a solution for the following problem: Forests are being cut down at alarming rates.

• Deforestation contributes to climate change.

• Rainforests are a major source of the world's oxygen.

• The Amazon rainforest had many out-of-control wildfires in 2019.

• It should be illegal for companies to cut down too many trees.

Choose the strongest thesis statement that addresses a solution for the following problem: Animal shelters often struggle to find homes for older pets.

• Older pets have health issues.

• Animal shelters should encourage people to adopt older pets.

• Families prefer to adopt puppies and kittens.

• Older pets deserve love too.

Choose the strongest thesis statement that addresses a solution for the following problem: Not enough children have access to books and literacy resources.

• Some schools do not have a library.

• School districts should take steps to involve the community to enhance student access to reading materials.

• Some areas have public libraries that are severely underfunded.

• Access to books helps kids learn empathy, and therefore helps their social skills.

Choose the strongest thesis statement that addresses a solution for the following problem: Students face too much academic stress and pressure.

• Many schools have old course work expectations that don't suit modern students.

• Schools should assign less schoolwork to decrease pressure and stress on students.

• Schools and caregivers simply expect too much from students.

• Students often put this pressure on themselves because of their desire to succeed.

Choose the strongest thesis statement that addresses a solution for the following problem: Heavy snowfall can cause school cancellations, resulting in a loss of learning.

• Big snowstorms can cause schools to close for days or even weeks at a time.

• When school is cancelled because of snow, extra days are added to the end of the school year.

• Kids love days off from school.

• Schools should use online learning when school is cancelled due to snowfall.

Choose the strongest thesis statement that addresses a solution for the following problem: Most American children do not get enough exercise.

• Gym class does not always provide kids with enough exercise.

• Staying active is an important part of physical health.

• Many children would rather play videogames than go outside.

• Teachers and parents should add more exercise into children's daily routines.

Choose the strongest thesis statement that addresses a solution for the following problem: Ocean pollution due to littering

• Marine litter is a big problem that hurts the creatures living there and governments should take steps to prevent this from happening.

• Garbage can easily become a problem in waterways, disrupting communities.

• Plastic can break down into pieces that are too small to clean up.

• Many animals get hurt after accidentally eating trash in the ocean.