Cayman Islands Writing Exemplar

AF4: 

Organisation 

– Construct paragraphs and use cohesion within and between paragraphs

•  The author relies on simple linking words (e.g., “secondly” and “finally”) and is beginning to use some longer 

linking phrases (e.g., “As you can see”). 

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Paragraphs are well-structured with a topic sentence, supporting details, and the author attempts to write a  

closing sentence to finish the paragraph. 

AF5: 

Sentence Fluency

 – Vary sentences for clarity, purpose, and effect

•  The author writes in full sentences which are structured properly. He/she confidently uses a variety of simple, 

 

complex, short, and compound sentences with effect. 

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The author uses some more complex connectives throughout the text, including “whereas” and “because,” but 

also uses connectives like “and.” 

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The author generally uses verb tense appropriately throughout the piece. Future tense can be reviewed with the 

author to enhance the piece; for instance, the author could uses the future tense verb “will” to make his/her argu-

ment stronger, as “will” indicates a belief in what will actually happen, whereas “would” indicates a hypothesis.