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 uses full stops at the end of each line to mark the end of each complete idea/sentence. 

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The author shows an awareness of capital letters (e.g., “I,” “Mom,” “Dad,” “Dear,” “Love”); however, he/she  

has yet to use capital letters after places where full stops were used. 

AF7: 

Word Choice

 – Select appropriate and effective vocabulary

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Only one convincing word was used by the author within the piece (e.g., “want”). 

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The author did not use adventurous words or attempt to extend his/her vocabulary. 

AF8: 

Conventions

 – Use correct spelling

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The author spelled some CVC and other high frequency words correctly. He/she may have referred to  

classroom resources, such as a word wall. 

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There is a lack of phonemic awareness on the part of the author when constructing unknown words (e.g.,  

“casll” - class, “bhal” - behaved, “d” used as onset for “student”).