MYP Command Terms for Language Acquisition

Break down in order to bring out the essential elements or structure. (To identify parts, relationships and interpret information to reach conclusions.)

• Analyse

• Demonstrate

• Discuss

• Examine

To give messages or information to others through speech, writing, body movements or signals.

• Describe

• Communicate

• Evaluate

• Explain

Make clear by reasoning or evidence, illustrating with examples or practical application.

• Discuss

• Examine

• Demonstrate

• Find

Give a detailed account or picture of a situation, event, pattern or process.

• Evaluate

• Explain

• Identify

• Describe

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.

• Discuss

• Examine

• Find

• Interpret

Make an appraisal by weighing up the strengths and limitations.

• Justify

• Evaluate

• Explain

• Identify

Consider an argument or concept in a way that uncovers the assumptions and interrelationships of the issue.

• Find

• Interpret

• Examine

• Organize

Give a detailed account including reasons or causes.

• Identify

• Justify

• Outline

• Explain

Obtain an answer showing relevant stages in the working.

• Find

• Interpret

• Organize

• Present

Provide an answer from a number of possibilities. Recognize and state briefly a distinguishing fact or feature.

• Justify

• Identify

• Outline

• State