Cayman Islands Writing Exemplar

AF1: 

Ideas & Voice

 – Write imaginative, interesting, and thoughtful texts

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The author provides only three personal reasons to persuade his/her parents to get a pet. The author provides 

no evidence of elaboration. 

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The piece lacks detailed pictures and/or labels.

       AF2: 

Organisation

 – Produce texts which are appropriate to task, reader, and purpose

•  The author’s audience is identifiable (parents); however, the author’s voice is similar to what one would expect 

if the author was writing within another text type. For instance, if the phrase “I want a pet” was removed, the  

remaining text is reflective of a Year 1 recount. 

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Persuasive letters don’t typically require a title and therefore this is not an expectation for this piece. However, 

it is important to note that the student does include a date, salutation, or closing which are expected features 

this text form. 

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The author provides no evidence of developmentally appropriate persuasive devices (e.g., pleading, repetition 

of key words).