Drag each tile to the correct box.

Match each sentence from the passage with the statement that explains how it develops the author’s thesis.

introduces the author’s thesis

restates the author’s thesis

provides evidence in support
of the author’s thesis

“However, these programs provide valuable resources for students.”

“Other studies show that playing an instrument improves critical-thinking and socializing skills.”

“Therefore, because music programs improve student grades, enhance critical-thinking skills, increase college graduation rates, and remain relatively inexpensive, we should not cut music from our schools.”