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

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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 1 – The author’s unique voice and individuality can be expressed through more interesting word choices,  

conventions, and shorter sentences for effect. Using mentor texts that demonstrate a particular voice trait will 

help the author to understand writing voice. The author should aim to sound unique when compared to the way 

others write. 

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AF 5 – Incorporating a wider variety of sentence structures and lengths will help this student progress through  

Level 4. The use of a variety of sentence types will also help to maintain the reader’s attention throughout the 

text. The author can revise the current text and add a few short sentences or change longer sentences into 

multiple short sentences.  

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