Thesis StatementThere are three major benefits to closing down some schools.Topic Sentences

	By closing older buildings and using the money on education instead of maintenance, school districts can make sure that tax dollars can go further.
	Studies have shown that environment affects education; students perform better in clean, bright, and healthy classroom conditions.
	Closing schools allows the districts to clear out teachers who do not produce positive results while at the same time sending only the best teachers to the remaining schools.

Analysis:The topic sentences DO NOT OR DO support the thesis statement.

Revision: Which of the following thesis statements would be a better fit for the topic sentences?

Teachers, students, and parents are outraged by the closing of certain schools.

Closing schools has a negative impact on budget, quality of education, and quality of teaching personnel.

The original thesis statement is the best fit for the topic sentences.