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L&L Command Terms - MYP 5

The document outlines the MYP command terms for language and literature, providing definitions for each term such as 'Analyse', 'Comment', and 'Critique'. These terms guide students in their assessments by clarifying expectations for tasks like comparing texts, evaluating arguments, and synthesizing ideas. The command terms are essential for understanding how to approach onscreen examinations in the subject.

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L&L Command Terms - MYP 5

The document outlines the MYP command terms for language and literature, providing definitions for each term such as 'Analyse', 'Comment', and 'Critique'. These terms guide students in their assessments by clarifying expectations for tasks like comparing texts, evaluating arguments, and synthesizing ideas. The command terms are essential for understanding how to approach onscreen examinations in the subject.

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MYP command terms for language and literature

Appendices Command term Definition


Analyse Break down in order to bring out the essential elements or
structure. (To identify parts and relationships, and interpret
information to reach conclusions.)
Comment Give a judgment based on a given statement or result of a
calculation.
Compare and contrast Give an account of the similarities and differences between
two (or more) items or situations, referring to both (all) of
them throughout. In language and literature, this may
involve finding and evaluating the significance of similarities
and connections between texts and requires the student to
make a literary analysis.
Create Evolve from one’s own thought or imagination, as a work or
an invention.
Critique Provide a critical review or commentary, especially when
dealing with works of art or literature. (See also “Evaluate”.)
Discuss Offer a considered and balanced review that includes a
range of arguments, factors or hypotheses. Opinions or
conclusions should be presented clearly and supported by
appropriate evidence.
Evaluate Make an appraisal by weighing up the strengths and
limitations. (See also “Critique”.)
Examine Consider an argument or concept in a way that uncovers the
assumptions and interrelationships of the issue.
Explore Undertake a systematic process of discovery.
Identify Provide an answer from a number of possibilities. Recognize
and state briefly a distinguishing fact or feature.
Interpret Use knowledge and understanding to recognize trends and
draw conclusions from given information.
Justify Give valid reasons or evidence to support an answer or
conclusion.
Organize Put ideas and information into a proper or systematic order;
give structure to a text.
Outline Give a brief account or summary.
Select Choose from a list or group.
Summarize Abstract a general theme or major point(s).
Synthesize Combine different ideas in order to create new
understanding.
Use Apply knowledge or rules to put theory into practice.
Onscreen examinations in language and literature will draw from the full list of MYP
command terms that is available in MYP: From principles into practice.

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