Bail Trap by Nick Pinto
Give an overview of the topic, use statistics from your research to show how bad mass incarceration is in our country, and write a topic statement (the main idea of the essay) at the end of the introduction.
Summarize why Tomlin and Adrianna were arrested, the bail they were asked to pay and their inability to pay, and the consequences they suffered.
Discuss what bail used to be, what it is today, and the reason why it is used in this way today. Use at least two statistics (one national, one New York city) that support the author’s argument.
Use topic sentences to start each of body paragraphs.
Use a short quote from the assigned reading in each of the body paragraphs.
Here is a format for quoting: According to Pinto, “….” (5), Or: “……..” (Pinto 5).
In the conclusion, include a summary of your main ideas and a call for action.
