LA MODULE 4

Nouns

Person, place, thing, or idea (e.g., dog, happiness).

Verbs

Action or state of being (e.g., run, is).

Adjectives

Describe nouns (e.g., happy, blue).

Adverbs

Describe verbs, adjectives, or other adverbs (e.g., quickly, very).

Pronouns

 Words that take the place of a noun (e.g., he, they, it).

Simple Sentence

One independent clause (e.g., She ran.).

Compound Sentence

• Two independent clauses joined by a conjunction (e.g., I went to the store, and I bought some milk.)

Complex Sentence

One independent clause and one dependent clause (e.g., Although it was raining, we went for a walk.).

• Ensure that the subject and verb agree in number (singular or plural).

Example:The dog barks (singular) vs. The dogs bark (plural).

TIE: Topic SENTANCE (T)

• The main point or idea of the paragraph.

"In The Great Gatsby, Gatsby’s pursuit of Daisy symbolizes the illusory nature of the American Dream."

TIE: Info (I)

Specific examples, evidence, or quotes that support the topic sentence.

Gatsby spends years accumulating wealth through questionable means and creates a new persona to win back Daisy, believing she represents ultimate happiness and success."

TIE: Explanation (E)

Analysis or explanation of how the information connects to your thesis or overall argument.

"This obsession with Daisy illustrates how the American Dream is based on the illusion of reinvention and success, ultimately leading to Gatsby's downfall when he realizes that his dream is unattainable."