Cayman Islands Writing Exemplar

AF4: 

Organisation 

– Construct paragraphs and use cohesion within and between paragraphs

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The author attempts to use simple, generic linking words (e.g., “then,” “after that”) but could expand to such 

words as “first,” “next,” or “finally.  

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The author effectively uses return sweep to organise his/her sentences. 

AF5: 

Sentence Fluency

 – Vary sentences for clarity, purpose, and effect

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The author writes his/her thoughts in short yet full sentences.

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The author does not yet show a consistent awareness of the simple past tense. Instead of writing “I went,”  

he/she writes “I go.” Instead of writing “I had,” he/she writes “I has.”  

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There is no evidence of connectives used within the text.