Cayman Islands Writing Exemplar

Stage 2 – Drafting (“Write”)

Throughout the drafting stage, students use their ideas and/or researched information recorded on the graphic 

organiser to write sentences and paragraphs. Students may confer with the teacher or with their peers during this 

phase, who will offer praise, suggestions, and ways to improve the text. Needs identified during conference times 

may warrant additional individual conferences or small group or whole class mini-lessons. 

Stage 3 – Revising (“Make it Better”)

During the revision process, students rearrange words or sentences, take out sections of the text, add new ideas or  

sections, or change word choices for clarity, diversity (e.g., overused words) or effect. Mini-lessons must be used to  

model for students how to revise their writing. Using a “think aloud” strategy while reading over a text to add more  

details and make the ideas more clear is an effective way to teach students about the revision process. Students 

should also be taught to reread their work more than once to ensure it conveys their intended message. Having the 

opportunity to read their text to a peer will be beneficial to students during the revision process.