1. Reading comprehension and inference: identifying setting (Starville), character traits (Connor′s memory, Ethan′s actions), similes, adverbial phrases, punctuation effects, and reasons behind characters’ behavior 2. Language features: recognizing types of punctuation (e.g. capital letters, speech marks, question marks), understanding effect of sentence layout, one-word sentences, two-word phrases indicating emotion or action 3. Vocabulary and grammar: identifying adverbs, connectives (e.g. “such as”), synonyms (e.g. “straightaway”), and effect of structure in building suspense or highlighting change 4. Character analysis: evaluating Ethan as a friend, supporting opinions with textual evidence, comparing Cow People to the new customer 5. Story structure and creative development: daydreaming reveals ambition, spacing emphasizes story beats, action-based narrative driven by character goals and obstacles 6. Creative writing: planning and writing Part 3 of the story with continuity in tone, characters, and setting, incorporating detective themes, interactions with aliens/humans, and imaginative resolution