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Elements of Narrative TextExamples Fiction Historical Fiction Science Fiction PlaysAutobiographies Biographies Fantasies MysteriesLegends Folktales MythsPurposeCharacteristicsTo entertain or in<strong>for</strong>mFollow a familiar story structureBeginning: Introduction of setting, characters, and conflictMiddle: Progression of plot, which includes rising action, climax, and fallingactionEnd: Resolution or solution to the problemNarrative Terms(student-friendlydefinitions)ExpositionSettingCharactersConflictInternal ConflictExternal ConflictRising ActionClimaxFalling ActionResolutionIntroduction of setting, characters, backgroundin<strong>for</strong>mation, and conflictTime and placePeople, animals, or other entities in the textProblemA character’s struggle within himself/herselfA character’s struggle with another characterEvents leading up to the climax; trying to solve theproblemEmotional high point of the story; conflict is addressedConsequences or events caused by the climaxFinal outcomeAdapted with permission from University of Texas <strong>Center</strong> <strong>for</strong> <strong>Reading</strong> and Language Arts. (2003). Special education reading projectsecondary institute — Effective instruction <strong>for</strong> secondary struggling readers: Research-based practices. Austin, TX: Author.<strong>The</strong> <strong>Reading</strong> Teacher’s <strong>Sourcebook</strong> 315

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