Cayman Islands Writing Exemplar

AF9: 

Presentation 

- Handwriting and presentation

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The author often reverses b’s, d’s, and J’s (used in student name not shown), and uses capital letters  

inappropriately with the exception of the letter “I.” 

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Throughout the piece the spacing is inconsistent (e.g., some words are directly side by side, whereas other 

words have larger spaces in between).

•  Student was not required to write on lines as specified in the Ministry’s handwriting policy.

 

Where to Next? Identifying Targets for this Student:

•  AF 4 – The author should work on using linking/sequencing words (e.g., first, then, second, etc.).

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AF 5 – He/she should also concentrate on constructing full sentences, particularly by using a full stop to  

denote the end of each idea. It is clear that the author is aware of full stops, but needs to work on placing the 

full stops at the ends of sentences rather than at the end of each line. 

Comments:

The author understands that he/she has been asked to persuade his/her audience; however, it would be  

advantageous for the author to use a wider variety of persuasive devices, particularly pleading and the repetition 

of key words, which are developmentally appropriate for this level. Using full stops to mark the end of each  

complete idea instead of the end of every individual line will also help the student continue to progress through 

Level 1. 

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Level 1b

 

 

Thursday June 6 2013

Dear Mam and Dad,

I will like a cat. mam and dad

I mik Pages. mam and dab I bee

good at SchooL. mam and dad I baihiv

in class. luve [Student Name]

Interpretation: 

Dear Mom and Dad,

I will like a cat. Mom and dad

I make progress. Mom and dad I be 

good at school. Mom and dad I behave

in class. Love [Student Name]