Cayman Islands Writing Exemplar

AF6: 

Conventions

 – Write with technical accuracy of syntax and punctuation in phrases, clauses,  

and sentences

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The author uses full stops appropriately at the end of every sentence. 

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The author shows an awareness of capital letters (e.g., “I”, “Mom” in salutation, “Dad” in salutation, his/her own 

name); however, he/she has yet to use capital letters to begin sentences.

 

Assessment Commentary:

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AF7: 

Word Choice

 – Select appropriate and effective vocabulary

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One convincing word/phrase is used by the author (e.g., “will like”). 

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There is some evidence that the author’s vocabulary is expanding (e.g., “progress”). 

AF8: