Cayman Islands Writing Exemplar

AF7: 

Word Choice

 – Select appropriate and effective vocabulary

•  The author uses some strong adjectives (e.g., “scared,” “confident,” and “killer”). 

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The author includes a variety of action verbs and is working towards using adverbs (e.g., “quickly”). 

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Although phrases like, “I thought I wouldn’t make it” energise the text, the author does not make powerful word  

choices and relies on ordinary vocabulary. 

AF8: 

Conventions

 – Use correct spelling

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Overall, spelling is generally accurate throughout the text. Some review of “ed” endings and double vowel  

combinations will help to improve the overall accuracy.  

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

AF9: 

Presentation

 – Handwriting and presentation

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