Cayman Islands Writing Exemplar

AF4: 

Organisation 

– Construct paragraphs and use cohesion within and between paragraphs

•  The author uses simple, generic linking words (e.g., “first,” “then,” “next,” “finally”) to signal the passage of time 

and organise the events effectively. 

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The author effectively uses return sweep to organise his/her sentences, but needs to work towards grouping his/

her ideas by beginning, middle, and end. 

AF5: 

Sentence Fluency

 – Vary sentences for clarity, purpose, and effect

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The author writes his/her thoughts in short yet full sentences, but still begins sentences in the same way  

(e.g., the word “I” always follows the linking word). 

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The text is written in simple past tense and the author demonstrates understanding of regular and irregular past 

tense verbs. 

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“And” is used as a connective to join two adjectives (e.g., “huge and fast”); however, the author does not yet use 

“and” as a connective to join two independent clauses to make a compound sentence (e.g., “Then I went  

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