1. Travel Writing Response | Writing an email to a journalist critiquing their travel article on Athens, providing an alternative perspective.

2. Comparative Analysis | Examination of form, structure, and language differences between a travel article and a critical response email.

3. Text Analysis | Detailed study of Ellen MacArthur’s sailing log, focusing on linguistic choices, structure, and tone.

4. Personal Narrative Techniques | Exploration of how language conveys exhaustion, determination, and resilience in MacArthur’s log.

5. Persuasive and Reflective Writing | Engagement with argumentative and descriptive styles to analyze and respond to texts effectively.

6. Cultural and Stylistic Interpretation | Understanding how different genres shape audience perception and engagement.