Cayman Islands Writing Exemplar

AF6: 

Conventions

 – Write with technical accuracy of syntax and punctuation in phrases,  

clauses and sentences

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The author shows an awareness of full stops; however, they are placed at the end of each line regardless of 

whether or not it is actually the end of a complete sentence (e.g., “In the beginning”).  

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The author seems aware that sentences should begin with capital letters; however, he/she has yet to use capital 

letters to begin all sentences. Capital letters are also inappropriately placed within sentences.  

AF7: 

Word Choice

 – Select appropriate and effective vocabulary

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The author does not include any adjectives. The author can work towards describing his/her bathing suit  

(e.g., “pink bathing suit”) and water (e.g., “cold water”). 

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The author relies on the simple verb “went” throughout the text. 

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The author uses simple vocabulary (e.g., “went,” “put,” “beach,” “water,” and other high frequency words).