1. Functional writing—short informal message including invitation, instructions (what to bring), and time arrangement
2. Narrative writing prompt—story starting with “Zac found an old bottle on the beach...”, requiring imagination, sequence, and resolution
3. Word count constraints—Part 1: 35–45 words, Part 2: 90–110 words, encouraging concise and focused writing
4. Everyday English usage—situational context (beach trip), direct peer communication, clarity in purpose
5. Story structure expectations—clear beginning, middle, and end; past tense usage; object discovery theme
6. Assessment focus—grammar, vocabulary, coherence, punctuation, and relevance to task prompts across both parts