AP Success - AP English Language Argument: Crime

Many people believe that punishing minor crimes such as vandalism harshly deters future crime. Others advocate for reduced sentences, as serving time in prison may make criminals more likely to commit crime in the future.

Write an essay that argues your position on sentences for minor criminal offenses.

In your response you should do the following:

• Respond to the prompt with a thesis that presents a defensible position • Provide evidence to support your line of reasoning. • Explain how the evidence supports your line of reasoning. • Use appropriate grammar and punctuation in communicating your argument.