1. 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, Expository elements-introduction,
plot, theme, setting, climax, bold headings, definitions, visuals
resolution, (graphs and pictures) Chapter
summary; Chapter Questions
3. Literature Structure: 2. Structure-
Instruction- introduces the story, Advance Organizer-outlines the
usually houses the theme, and setting chapter giving the student “notice” of
Body- Characters are developed what they will learn in the chapter
Plot developed Introduction-gives summary
Setting supported about the topic of the chapter
Climax Bold headings- Major Topic of
Conclusion- Resolution the paragraphs that follow;
Anticlimax 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