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 does not consistently use full stops throughout the piece. The author also fails to include a  

question mark in the opening, where it is appropriate. The author does attempt to use an exclamation mark. 

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The author does not always use capital letters to start his/her sentences. The author is also inconsistent with 

his/her capitalization when using proper nouns.  

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The author makes an attempt to use a comma in the context of the letter opening, but it is misplaced. A  

comma is also missed in the closing of the letter. There is some evidence that the author can use commas 

appropriately to mark the end of a clause (e.g., “In addition”). Lists are not used in this sample. 

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At this level, quotation marks are not generally an expectation for persuasive letter writing. Quotation  

marks can be used in a letter to cite research directly or to indicate dialogue.