Cayman Islands Writing Exemplar

AF8: 

Conventions

 – Use correct spelling

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Overall, spelling is accurate throughout the text. 

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The author may have referred to classroom resources, such as a word wall. 

AF9: 

Presentation

 – Handwriting and presentation

•  The author writes on the lines and letters are formed, oriented, and sized correctly. Words are spaced accurately. 

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Other presentational features of the text type were not required for this writing task.

 

What’s Next? Identifying Targets for this Student:

 

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AF 7 – The addition of more adjectives and stronger word choices will help this author’s writing improve.  

Additional adjectives will also help to add a sense of voice and individuality to the text. 

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AF 2 – Encouraging the author to develop a creative title that catches the reader’s attention will improve this 

text. A more appropriate title for an autobiography would introduce the person or something relevant to him/her 

and may include a literary device like alliteration (e.g., “Marvelous Michael: The Life Story”). 

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Student Samples

Level 3