Cayman Islands Writing Exemplar

AF4: 

Organisation 

– Construct paragraphs and use cohesion within and between paragraphs

•  The author confidently and independently uses several extremely unique longer linking phrases to start/within 

paragraphs which effectively show the passing of time and connection of life events. 

•  The author uses indented paragraphs and confidently changes paragraphs appropriately. 

AF5: 

Sentence Fluency

 – Vary sentences for clarity, purpose, and effect

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The author writes his/her thoughts in full sentences which are often structured correctly; however, the author  

relies on using simple and compound sentences and should be encouraged to write longer, more complex  

sentences. The author does not purposefully or deliberately craft sentences of varying lengths or change word 

order to emphasise meaning and affect the reader. 

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The author writes in the past tense accurately with the exception of one occasion (e.g., “being call”) and changes 

tenses when appropriate, including in the closing which is written in the present. 

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The author is beginning to use complex connectives (e.g., “since,” “even though,” “while”), but can be introduced 

to connectives like “however” and “therefore.”