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?
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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.

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Answer 1

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

Step-by-step explanation:

Answer 2

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

Step-by-step explanation:

Since Maya is writing a letter to her principal it is necessary to maintain a certain level of formality during communication. The first answer has a somewhat rude, bossy tone to it.

The second answer although acceptable is still not considered formal enough; she is nearly expressing her wish to attend honors classes.

So the most suitable answer would be Based on my grades in honors algebra, I believe I would do well in other honors classes as it perfectly balances Maya`s previous experience, modest way of looking at the future improvement, not exaggerating with bragging with past results or promising more than she can do.