Provide a thesis statement that’s based on one of the questions you answered in part A. First, review these traits of a good thesis statement:

A thesis statement presents a claim based on your understanding of the literary work.
It should be a statement that you can prove with supporting evidence.
It should be a statement that is open to argument and is not a fact.
It shouldn’t be too narrow or too broad.

Possible thesis statements:

The main character in “Saved by a Seal” is torn between his admiration and respect for Nab and his desire to prove his own worth by capturing him.

“Saved by a Seal” suggests that one human flaw is the need to overpower and control wildlife in nature.

The main character in “Saved by a Seal” learns about his own limitations as he tries to control an extremely intelligent seal.

In “Saved by a Seal,” the main character learns that an animal can be of such value that he should not consider himself better than it.

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recent brain research has shown some surprising benefits as a result of formal musical training. learning to play a musical instrument appears to develop parts of the brain that can even influence academic results. the studies indicate that the earlier a child begins training, the more benefits there are. one such study showed that children who began musical studies before the age of seven had a more developed brain in the region where language production and auditory processing take place. scientists believe there is mounting evidence to show that early musical training can improve brain function.

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