Cayman Islands Writing Exemplar

AF4: 

Organisation 

– Construct paragraphs and use cohesion within and between paragraphs

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The author uses many linking words and longer linking phrases (e.g., “One reason why we should have PE  

every day is…,” “The second reason,” “Finally, but not least,” “In conclusion”) to introduce new reasons or  

sections of the text. 

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The author is beginning to use signal words within paragraphs (e.g., “For example…”) to introduce supporting 

details. Personal examples, facts, and statistics are all used to support the author’s position. 

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The author’s paragraphs are becoming more structured. They include a topic sentence (the reason) and  

supporting details. The author’s paragraphs are lacking closing sentences, but he/she changes paragraphs  

appropriately (e.g., opening, closing, change of reason).