Cayman Islands Writing Exemplar

AF7: 

Word Choice

 – Select appropriate and effective vocabulary

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A few convincing words are used by the author within the piece (e.g., “deserve,” “want”). The author also  

repeats words for effect (e.g., “really, really, really”).

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There is also some evidence that the author is widening her vocabulary (e.g., “smart,” “company”).

AF8: 

Conventions

 – Use correct spelling

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High frequency words are accurately spelled and vowel rules are applied correctly. “Outside” is spelled as  

two words instead of as a compound word.  

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The author uses a possessive instead of a plural (e.g., “friend’s” instead of “friends”).

AF9: 

Presentation 

– Handwriting and presentation

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The author’s handwriting is neat and readable and letters are generally formed appropriately. Words are 

spaced appropriately.  

•  Student was not required to write on lines as specified by the Ministry’s handwriting policy.