Cayman Islands Writing Exemplar

Sentence Fluency

 – Vary sentences for clarity, purpose, and effect

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The author’s thoughts are written in full sentences. He/she also begins sentences in two different ways  

(e.g., “Can”, “I”).  

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There is consistent use of the present verb tense throughout the piece and the author is able to shift accurately  

into future tense when appropriate (e.g., “I will feed and change his water.”). 

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The author uses “and” as a connective within sentences to make lists. The author attempts to write compound  

sentences by using “and” as a connective; however, the two clauses joined together are not completely  

independent (e.g., “I will feed and change his water.” Additional pronouns need to be added to make each 

clause independent – “I will feed