Command_Terms_Language_acquisition

MYP Command Terms for Language Acquisition

Term Definition
Analyse Break down in order to bring out the essential
elements or structure. To identify parts and
Demonstrate relationships, and to interpret information to reach
Construct conclusions.
meaning Prove or make clear by reasoning or evidence,
Evaluate illustrating with examples or practical application.
Create an understanding about something; infer and
Identify interpret facts, an opinion, an idea or an event that has
been read, viewed, listened to.
Interpret Assess the implications and limitations; make
Recognize judgments about the ideas, works, solutions or
Synthesize methods in relation to selected criteria.
Understand Provide an answer from a number of possibilities.
Recognize and state briefly a distinguishing fact or
feature.
Use knowledge and understanding to recognize trends
and draw conclusions from given information.
Identify through patterns or features.
Combine different ideas in order to create new
understandings.
Comprehend the meaning or significance of something
and explain it in a different way.