Cayman Islands Writing Exemplar

AF4: 

Organisation 

– Construct paragraphs and use cohesion within and between paragraphs

•  The author confidently and independently uses several unique and longer linking phrases to show the passing of 

time and to connect the events of the day.  

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The author uses indentations and generally changes paragraphs when appropriate (e.g., after a long time has 

passed) with the exception of the setting change after the skating event and when dialogue is used. 

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AF5: 

Sentence Fluency

 – Vary sentences for clarity, purpose, and effect

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The author writes his/her thoughts in full sentences that are often structured correctly. The author writes a variety 

of sentences and is beginning to experiment using short sentences for effect (e.g., “I was so exhausted”). 

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The author writes in the past tense accurately and with minimal errors, and appropriately changes tenses when 

necessary (e.g., dialogue). 

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The author uses a variety of connectives like “because,” “and,” “but,” and “so.”