Question

+follow these steps to write a thesis statement for each of the prompts below:1. read the prompt twice.2. underline all questions posed in the essay prompt.3. circle a minimum of three key words; use those words in your thesis statement4. using key words from the prompts, think about a level 1 thesis statement that clearly answers the question5. write a level 2 thesis by answering the question without “i” and adding two reasons why. (“because”)6. write a level 3 thesis by inverting the order and dropping “because.” (again, no personal pronouns)native president (argumentative)many young men and women dream of growing up to become president of the united states. however, only those who were born in this country are eligible to run for this office. do you feel that the law should be changed to allow anyone to be president, regardless of where he or she was born? write an essay arguing for or against this law. be sure to cite specific reasons for your stance on this matter.level 1level 2 because1.2.3.level 3formula: reason #1 and reason #2, therefore claim. additionally, reason #3.

Explanation:

First, identify the core question: whether the U.S. presidential birth eligibility law should be changed. Key words selected: "presidential eligibility law", "naturalized citizens", "national unity".

• Level 1 directly answers the core question clearly.
• Level 2 removes personal pronouns, adds two supporting reasons with "because".
• Level 3 follows the given formula, inverts the structure, drops "because", and adds a third supporting reason.

Answer:

Level 1: I believe the U.S. presidential birth eligibility law should be changed to allow naturalized citizens to run for office.
Level 2: The U.S. presidential birth eligibility law should be changed because it excludes highly qualified naturalized citizens and undermines the nation's founding ideals of inclusion.

1. It excludes highly qualified naturalized citizens
2. It undermines the nation's founding ideals of inclusion
3. It would foster greater cross-cultural representation in leadership

Level 3: Excluding highly qualified naturalized citizens and undermining the nation's founding ideals of inclusion, therefore the U.S. presidential birth eligibility law should be changed. Additionally, it would foster greater cross-cultural representation in leadership.