1. Sea life observation—seahorse encounter, identification of marine creatures, interpretation of reactions (e.g. gasping, excitement) 2. Grammar and punctuation—semi-colon usage, adverbial time phrases, verb identification, superlative and passive forms 3. Character analysis—Gerald’s kindness toward animals, reactions from family members, insight into Larry’s feelings 4. Language techniques—phrases for amazement and careful watching, use of commas for lists, structure through time markers and paragraphing 5. Urban wildlife benefits—argument for city nature-watching, bird and animal diversity, resting and spotting behavior 6. Personal recount writing—focus on special events, emotional expression, chronological retelling, use of first-person narrative style