1. Reading Comprehension and Literary Analysis – Understanding polar bear adaptations, conservation status, and their role in Arctic ecosystems.
2. Grammar and Language Skills – Identifying word classes, using punctuation correctly, transforming sentences between active and passive voice, and recognizing contractions.
3. Narrative Techniques and Interpretation – Analyzing character emotions, suspense-building, figurative language, and the significance of key events in The Last Bear.
4. Fact vs. Opinion and Word Meaning – Differentiating factual information from opinions, understanding synonyms, antonyms, and textual evidence for interpretations.
5. Sentence Structure and Syntax – Identifying noun types, applying suffixes, restructuring sentences in past and present tense, and recognizing conjunctions.
6. Creative Writing Task – Writing a persuasive argument for supporting wildlife conservation or environmental preservation, using structured reasoning and descriptive language.