Structure of TAKS SelectionsNarrativeExpositoryFunctionalMixed SelectionsPaired Selections

Narrative

Fictional stories that have narration and dialogue.

May be written as a letter or diary entry

They usually have a plot.

Expository

Factual Written about a content-based

topic or noteworthy person Look for subtitles.

Functional

Narrative or Expository Advertisement, application

forms, directions, flyers, instructions, notes or programs, recipes or book and movie reviews

Mixed Selections

Contains both Narrative and Expository

Paired Selections

Two reading selections that are put together for comparison