A Comparison of Narrative and Expository Text Lecture notes of Dr. Patsy Self

Narrative Text Expository Text 1. Story line or Essay 1. List of facts 2. Literature elements- characters, plot, theme, setting, climax, resolution,

Expository elements-introduction, bold headings, definitions, visuals (graphs and pictures) Chapter summary; Chapter Questions

3. Literature Structure: Instruction- introduces the story, usually houses the theme, and setting Body- Characters are developed Plot developed Setting supported Climax Conclusion- Resolution Anticlimax

2. Structure- Advance Organizer-outlines the chapter giving the student “notice” of what they will learn in the chapter Introduction-gives summary about the topic of the chapter Bold headings- Major Topic of the paragraphs that follow; definitions included; facts presented; visuals for support Summary- key points of all the sections Chapter Questions- questions about facts, and critical thinking questions, discussion questions

4. Essay- Introduction- Inrtroductory sentences that introduces the thesis; Thesis is usually housed here; Outline of the essay is usually presented here; Purpose is usually given here Body-Transitional Sentences; Topic Sentence; Major Supporting Details; Minor Supporting Details; Examples; Conclusion- summarizes what was said; offers suggestions about the topic discussed; gives predictions about the topic discussed; asks for action about the topic discussed