Cayman Islands Writing Exemplar

Level 2b

Assessment Commentary:

AF1: 

Ideas & Voice

 – Write imaginative, interesting, and thoughtful texts

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The author provides a number of personal reasons that are relevant to the topic but not always clearly  

elaborated upon. 

•  The piece is beginning to reflect a unique writer’s voice and showcases the writer’s personality at times 

throughout the text. The writing is becoming lively and engaging and it is evident that the writer is committed  

to the topic (e.g., the reader gets the feeling that the writer really wants an iguana for a pet).

       AF2: 

Organisation

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

•  The purpose and audience of the text are identified and reasons are given that begin to appeal to the audience’s 

emotions and values (e.g., comfort, responsibility, enjoyment).  

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A title is not an expectation for this form of writing; however, the author does include a date, a salutation, and a  

closing which are features of a persuasive letter. 

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The author uses some sophisticated persuasive devices, including rhetorical questions (e.g., “Do you think I 

deserve an iguana for a pet?”), repetition (e.g., “really, really, really”), and some exaggeration (e.g., “Your