Key Concepts in Langauge and Literature MYP
MYP command terms for language and literature
Related concepts in language and literature
Assessment Criteria
100

The links, bonds and relationships among people, objects, organisms or ideas.

Connections

100
Abstract a general theme or major point(s).
Summarize
100
The representation of persons in narrative and dramatic works. This may include direct methods like the attribution of qualities in description or commentary, and indirect (or “dramatic”) methods inviting readers to infer qualities from characters’ actions, speech or appearance. When exploring the concept of character, students might explore transformation, influence, conflict, protagonist, antagonist, persona, foil, stock.
Character
100

identify and comment upon significant aspects of texts

Criterion A: Analysing

200

It is the position from which we observe situations, objects, facts, ideas and opinions. It often leads to multiple representations and interpretations.

Perspective

200
Choose from a list or group.
Select
200
The time and the place in which the action of a book, film, play, and so on happens. Setting may also include mood and atmosphere.
Setting
200

make stylistic choices in terms of linguistic, literary and visual devices, demonstrating awareness of impact on an audience

Criterion C- Producing Text

300

It is the process of generating novel ideas and considering existing ideas from new perspectives

Creativity

300
Give a judgment based on a given statement or result of a calculation.
Comment
300
The central idea or ideas the creator explores through a text.
Theme
300

employ organizational structures that serve the context and intention

Criterion B: Organization

400

It is the exchange or transfer of signals, facts, ideas and symbols. It requires a sender, a message and an intended receiver

Communication

400
Break down in order to bring out the essential elements or structure. To identify parts and relationships, and interpret information to reach conclusions.
Analyze
400
The social, historical, cultural and workplace settings in which a text or work is produced.
Context
400

write and speak in a register and style that serve the context and intention

Criterion D: Using Language

500
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.
Compare and Contrast
500
The characteristic way that a writer uses linguistic devices, literary devices and features for particular purposes and effects; for example, word choice, sentence structure, figurative devices, repetition, motif, allusion, imagery and symbolism.
Style
500

select relevant details and examples to develop ideas.

Criterion C: Producing Text

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