1. fictional narrative analysis featuring metaphor, personification, and repetition to show emotional connection and natural forces 2. grammar focus on pronouns, verb forms, and sentence structure (subordinate clauses, past tense verbs), literary effects like metaphor and personification 3. setting details through imagery (parka materials, snow texture), figurative language (opposites, symbolism), and characterization through animal connections 4. thematic exploration: boy–raven connection, seasonal contrast, emotion–nature interplay, narrative symbolism and foreshadowing 5. reasoning and evidence on whether the story is a fable or realistic fiction, interpretation supported by direct quotations 6. creative writing extension: continuation task with specified elements (great white bear, raven, boy’s secret), encouraging imaginative and structured storytelling