Cayman Islands Writing Exemplar

AF3: 

Organisation

 – Organise and present whole texts effectively, sequencing and structuring

information, ideas, and events

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The author’s opening is signaled by a short statement that gives the author’s opinion (e.g., “I will like a cat.”). 

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There is no evidence of a closing statement that re-states the author’s opinion (e.g., could have included 

“Please can I have a cat?”).

AF4: 

Organisation

 – Construct paragraphs and use cohesion within and between paragraphs

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The author does not use any linking words within the piece text. 

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The author demonstrates that he/she can write in independent sentences that have a logical order. 

AF5: 

Sentence Fluency

 – Vary sentences for clarity, purpose, and effect

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Thoughts are written in full sentences; however, the sentences often start similarly (e.g., “Mom and dad”). 

•  The author utilizes an inappropriate and inconsistent verb tense and subject verb agreement (e.g., “I will like a 

cat.” And “I be good at school.”).

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The author doesn’t use “and” as a connective within sentences. He/she uses “and” to group two nouns (e.g., 

“Mom and dad”). The author should focus on using “and” to connect two clauses, which is a step towards  

writing compound and complex sentences.