Cayman Islands Writing Exemplar

AF5: 

Sentence Fluency

 – Vary sentences for clarity, purpose, and effect

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The author writes in full sentences, which are structured properly. He/she uses a variety of both simple and  

compound sentences and confidently writes longer, complex sentences while using some short sentences for the 

purposes of effect and calling the audience to action. 

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The author uses some more complex connectives throughout the text, including “therefore” and “after all,” but 

often relies on more simple connectives such as “and,” “but,” and “when.” 

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There is some evidence that the author orders his/her sentences in different ways, such as beginning with a 

noun, verb, or pronoun (e.g., “Aren’t your parents tired…” vs. “They may not want to get up”). The author often 

relies on starting sentences with a noun or pronoun. 

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The author uses verb tenses appropriately and accurately throughout the text and is able to change tenses  

accurately and when necessary.