Write a thesis statement for the topic “High School Graduate Exams.” Identify whether your speech will address a question of fact, value or policy.

Answer:

Student thesis statements will vary. The student should identify which type of speech their thesis statement reflects. Sample thesis statements may include: High School graduation exams create unnecessary anxiety for students (value) High school graduation exams should be required for all students (policy) High school graduation exams do not measurably increase academic performance (fact)