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 correctly uses full stops and an exclamation mark at the end of each sentence. 

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The author consistently begins sentences with capital letters and uses a capital “I” in all instances. The author  

misuses capitals a minimal number of times (e.g., “In The end…”). 

AF7: 

Word Choice

 – Select appropriate and effective vocabulary

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The author is beginning to include some simple adjectives in his/her writing (e.g., “Pretty dolly”); however, more  

emphasis on including describing words will help with the author’s overall effect.   

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The author effectively uses a variety of action verbs (e.g., “watched,” “played,” “plated,” “helped”).  

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The author relies on simple vocabulary and high frequency words.