Cayman Islands Writing Exemplar

AF3: 

Organisation

 – Organise and present whole texts effectively, sequencing and structuring

information, ideas, and events

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The author attempts to use a hooking strategy (e.g., asking a question) to begin the piece; however, he/she does 

not use it in an effective or attention grabbing way. The author’s opinion statement should have greater clarity and  

incorporate persuasive language (e.g., “I strongly believe that students at E.E.P.S. should have P.E. lessons 

every day”). The author develops the opening by including a preview or “snapshot” of the reasons to be  

presented in the body of the text. An attempt to transition/link the opening to the next paragraph is made. 

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The reasons provided are relevant to the topic, are placed in logical order, and are supported with details. 

•  The author provides a well-developed closing that uses a connecting/linking phrase, summarizes the main ideas, 

 

and restates the author’s opinion. A call to action should also be included.