Cayman Islands Writing Exemplar

AF7: 

Word Choice

 – Select appropriate and effective vocabulary

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With a high degree of effectiveness, the author uses a well-developed vocabulary within the text (e.g.,  

“authorization,” “explore,” “inappropriate,” “exhaustion,” “function,” “anxious,” “promote”).

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There is some evidence that the author uses persuasive words, but he/she more often uses short sentences that 

challenge the audience to make judgments based on the topic (e.g., “In fact, not one bit”). Stronger persuasive 

words could be introduced. 

AF8: 

Conventions

 – Use correct spelling

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All words are spelled correctly.

What’s Next? Identifying Targets for this Student:

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AF 2 – The author could improve the piece by including more advanced persuasive devices, such as facts 

based on published research (e.g., “Research shows that children that watch horror movies don’t sleep well at 

night”) as well as stronger persuasive words.

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AF 5 – The author could use more variety in his/her sentences by not always beginning sentences with a noun 

or pronoun. 

Comments: 

The author is secure at Level 5. He/she shows a well-developed vocabulary throughout the entire text and is 

able to address the audience with a high degree of effectiveness. Well-developed sentences and paragraphs are 

evident and the author expresses him/herself clearly and precisely. To progress in Level 5, the author needs to 

include a wider range of persuasive devices, including facts based on research and stronger persuasive words as 

well as more complex punctuation like colons and semi-colons. 

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