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 correctly uses capital letters where appropriate and fullstops at the end of each sentence; however, 

the text lacks a variety of ending punctuation marks. The author effectively uses ellipses, quotation marks to  

denote titles of shows and other places where appropriate, and commas in lists and marking clauses.

AF7: 

Word Choice

 – Select appropriate and effective vocabulary

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The author uses a variety of strong adjectives and adverbs throughout the text which create imagery, emotion, 

and mood. The author also attempts to use some figurative language  to add voice, cohesion, and more 

 

description to the text (e.g., “Tip-toed into the years of 5”). 

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The author demonstrates strong word choices that are suited to the biography and are deliberately chosen to 

have an effect on the reader (e.g., “premiered,” “cultivate,” “tip-toed,” “adored,” “diagnosed,” “fulfilling”).