Cayman Islands Writing Exemplar

AF7: 

Word Choice

 – Select appropriate and effective vocabulary

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The author uses a few convincing words within the piece (e.g., “deserve,” “want,” “please”). 

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There is some evidence that the author’s vocabulary is expanding (e.g., “beautiful,” “company”).

AF8: 

Conventions

 – Use correct spelling

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The majority of high frequency words are spelled correctly and he/she uses plurals appropriately  

(e.g., “tricks”). The author may have referred to classroom resources, such as a word wall

AF9: 

Presentation

 - Handwriting and presentation

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The author’s handwriting is neat and readable. The letters are generally formed appropriately. Words are  

also spaced appropriately. 

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The author needs to be discouraged from using asterisks to demarcate the beginning of a sentence/idea.  

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