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Structure of TAKS Selections Narrative Expository Functional Mixed Selections Paired 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