Cayman Islands Writing Exemplar

AF8: 

Conventions

 – Use correct spelling

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There is evidence that some CVC and other high frequency words are spelled correctly. The student may have 

referred to classroom resources, such as a word wall. 

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The author demonstrates some phonemic awareness when constructing unknown words (e.g., “cepe,” “watr,”  

“sistr”). The author needs to review the “er” ending and also double vowels (“ned” – need, “cepe” – keep, “fed” 

– feed).

AF9: 

Presentation 

– Handwriting and presentation

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The author’s handwriting is readable and letters are generally formed correctly. However, he/she needs to 

improve upon the spacing between words. 

•  The student was not required to write on lines as specified in the Ministry Handwriting Policy.

What’s Next? Identifying Targets for this Student:

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AF 9 – The author needs to focus on his/her handwriting and word spacing. It might be valuable to use  

“spaghetti and meatball spaces” (spaghetti spaces between the letters and meatball spaces between words) 

to help the author enhance his/her presentation. A physical spacing tool may also prove to be beneficial in 

getting the author to leave larger spaces between each word. 

•  AF 4 – The author also needs to improve his/her use of generic linking words (e.g., first, second, finally) before 

each reason is provided.  

Comments:

The author is beginning to use more sophisticated persuasive devices. The author’s ideas are appropriate to the 

task and are expressed relatively clearly through the use of simple sentences and a variety of punctuation. In order 

to reach Level 2, the author needs to incorporate linking words (e.g., first, second, finally, etc.). He/she also needs 

to use spaces between words, and use vowels when spelling more complex words (particularly double vowels as 

in – “ned” - need, “fed” - feed, and “cep” - keep). 

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Student Samples

Level 2