Cayman Islands Writing Exemplar

AF4: 

Organisation 

– Construct paragraphs and use cohesion within and between paragraphs

•  The author uses a combination of simple, generic linking words (e.g., “next” and “finally”) and longer linking 

phrases (e.g., “to start my day,” “after breakfast,” “later that day”) to signal the passage of time and transition into 

the next detail. 

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The author is beginning to use paragraphs appropriately and understands that he/she must change paragraphs 

for the opening and closing and to indicate a significant passage of time.  

AF5: 

Sentence Fluency

 – Vary sentences for clarity, purpose, and effect

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The author writes his/her thoughts in full sentences. In a few instances, the author starts his/her sentences in a 

few different ways, but in the body, he/she generally relies on beginning sentences with “I” (after the linking word 

or phrase). Further instruction on beginning sentences in different ways will help this author achieve more. The 

author is beginning to use a combination of simple and complex sentences and short sentences for effect  

(e.g., “Yum, yum!”).  

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The author writes in the past tense accurately and appropriately changes tenses when necessary. 

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The author uses connectives like “and” and “so.” 

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