MYP 1 Language and Literature

Unit: Voices and stories

Criterion B - 6
Strand i 1-2 makes minimal use of organizational structures, though these Expected structure:
may not always serve the context and intention • Cover
a) Title
3-4 makes adequate use of organizational structures that serve b) Image
the context and intention c) Author(s)
5-6 makes competent use of organizational structures that serve • Introduction (back cover)
the context and intention • Chapters
a) Title
7-8 makes sophisticated use of organizational structures that b) Image
8 serve the context and intention effectively c) Text

Student included all the requirements in the organization

of her outcome. Each section is clearly laid out and
visible. Her product is organized as a real ebook.
Strand ii 1-2 organizes opinions and ideas with a minimal degree of logic The story organization must logically
develop in terms of
3-4 organizes opinions and ideas with some degree of logic a) Chronological aspects
5-6 organizes opinions and ideas in a logical manner, with ideas (unless specified in style)
building on each other b) Character traits
c) Ideas mentioned by the
characters which are
Student organized ideas in a logical manner. The actions relevant to the stage of the
she described followed a chronological order. However story.
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there were cases in which she could have added time
indicators in order to demonstrate a chronological
organization more effectively.
7-8 effectively organizes opinions and ideas in a logical manner
with ideas building on each other in a sophisticated way
Strand 1-2 makes minimal use of referencing and formatting tools to create a The product must be presented in
PDF, and showcase:
iii presentation style that may not always be suitable to the context a) Font sizes to distinguish
and intention. between Title, chapter
3-4 makes adequate use of referencing and formatting tools to create name, and text.
b) Page number
a presentation style suitable to the context and intention.
5-6 makes competent use of referencing and formatting tools to
create a presentation style suitable to the context and intention.
7-8 makes excellent use of referencing and formatting tools to create
8 an effective presentation style.

Student used a wide variety of formatting tools to present

her work. The presentation of her work reflects an
understanding of the relationship of all the elements
needed to create a reading text for grade 4 students.
Criterion C- 6
Strand i 1-2 produces texts that demonstrate limited personal engagement Students can demonstrate imagination
and creativity by
with the creative process; demonstrates a limited degree of
thought or imagination and minimal exploration of new a) Including dialogue
8 perspectives and ideas b) Accompanying scenes with
an image
3-4 produces texts that demonstrate adequate personal engagement c) Including personal dialogue
with the creative process; demonstrates some thought or d) Developing a story with a
imagination and some exploration of new perspectives and ideas moral
e) Using language that
5-6 produces texts that demonstrate considerable personal showcases their writing level
engagement with the creative process; demonstrates
considerable thought or imagination and substantial
exploration of new perspectives and ideas
7-8 produces texts that demonstrate a high degree of personal
engagement with the creative process; demonstrates a high
degree of thought or imagination and perceptive exploration of
new perspectives and ideas

Student produced a text that showcases a high degree of

creativity. She used affirmations, negations, direct and
reported speech, and nuanced narratives. She made
conscious choices about the ideas and images she placed
in each chapter.
Strand ii 1-2 makes minimal stylistic choices in terms of linguistic, literary and Examples of stylist, linguistic and
visual choices
visual devices, demonstrating limited awareness of impact on an a) Illustrations / Drawings
audience - With different colors
8 3-4 makes some stylistic choices in terms of linguistic, literary and - Showing different actions and
emotions
visual devices, demonstrating some awareness of impact on an - Using space creatively (position
audience of illustration and text)
5-6 makes thoughtful stylistic choices in terms of linguistic, literary b) Written language
- Showcasing interactions
and visual devices, demonstrating good awareness of impact on
- Using questions and
an audience exclamations
7-8 makes perceptive stylistic choices in terms of linguistic, literary - Using reflective language
- Using accessible language for
and visual devices, demonstrating clear awareness of impact on grade 4 students
an audience

Student made choices that inform readers about various

aspects of the story such as dialogues, reflections,
reporting of events, mood etc. She chose colors that
reflect the feelings of the character, which contributed to
the mood. She made effective choices about the chapters
in which including dialogue was more effective than
narrating.
Strand 1-2 selects few relevant details and examples to support ideas. Students’ productions must explicitly
describe / explain
iii 3-4 selects some relevant details and examples to support ideas. a) Introduction of the character
5-6 selects sufficient relevant details and examples to support ideas. b) Incident / accident
c) A choice made by the main
6 character
Student used sufficient examples to support the events d) Problem escalation
that she included in her story. There were opportunities to e) Tension / reflection
extend the tension, or to emphasize the problem or the f) Solution
g) Moral of the story
conflict. (interpretative)
7-8 selects extensive relevant details and examples to support ideas.
Criterion D: 6
Strand i 1-2 uses a limited range of appropriate vocabulary and forms of Students must reveal a wide variety of
adjectives and nouns related to
expression a) Personality traits
3-4 uses an adequate range of appropriate vocabulary, sentence b) Feelings
structures and forms of expression c) Gravity of mistakes
5 5-6 uses a varied range of appropriate vocabulary, sentence
d) Reflection and forgiveness
Students must employ verbs that
structures and forms of expression competently depict
a) How characters relate to
one another
Student used a varied range of vocabulary that was in line b) What caused a problem
with the theme she choose and moral she wanted readers c) The actions taken to achieve
to appreciate. However, there were opportunities to a solution
include more sense-based vocabulary in some chapters
that could have helped to enrich her expression.
7-8 effectively uses a range of appropriate vocabulary, sentence
structures and forms of expression
Strand ii 1-2 writes and speaks in an inappropriate register and style that do The target audience for students’
productions are grade 4 students.
not serve the context and intention Relevant aspects of the style students
3-4 sometimes writes and speaks in a register and style that serve the need to consider are:
context and intention a) An illustration / image /
6 5-6 writes and speaks competently in a register and style that serve
drawing per chapter
b) Visual aspects must depict:
the context and intention - a sense of space
- Perspective
- Emotions
Student just moved into the class after a few years as an c) No more than 20 lines per
ELL. Her command of the language is strong enough to chapter
consider register and style. She used language to d) Title font (above) should be
superficially describe feelings, problems, and situations. bigger than text font, unless
it’s a stylistic feature (like
The way she used language demonstrate competent skills yelling)
to use different language register and styles.
7-8 writes and speaks in a consistently appropriate register and
style that serve the context and intention
Strand 1-2 uses grammar, syntax and punctuation with limited accuracy; Attention must be paid to
a) Use of present tense
iii errors often hinder communication b) Use of past tenses
3-4 uses grammar, syntax and punctuation with some degree of c) Accuracy of mechanics
accuracy; errors sometimes hinder communication when signalling interactions
8 5-6 uses grammar, syntax and punctuation with a considerable d) Construction and
punctuation of simple,
degree of accuracy; errors do not hinder effective compound and complex
communication sentences.
7-8 uses grammar, syntax and punctuation with a high degree of
accuracy; errors are minor and communication is effective.

Student used grammar, syntax and mechanics with a high

degree of accuracy. There were only very few instances in
which she forgot to close the quotes (“_”) she opened, or
to effectively distinguish between a period or a semi-
colon.
Strand 1-2 spells/writes and pronounces with limited accuracy; errors often Penalize spelling mistakes such as:
iv • Their/there/they’re
hinder communication
• Lack of capitalization of
3-4 spells/writes and pronounces with some degree of accuracy; personal pronouns and
8 errors sometimes hinder communication proper nouns
5-6 spells/writes and pronounces with a considerable degree of • Homophones
accuracy; errors do not hinder effective communication
7-8 spells/writes and pronounces with a high degree of accuracy;
errors are minor and communication is effective

Student spelled words with a high degree of accuracy.

Strand v 1-2 makes limited and/or inappropriate use of non-verbal Praise the following non-verbal
communication aspects:
communication techniques. a) Variety of colors
3-4 makes some use of appropriate non-verbal communication b) Size of illustrations / images
8 techniques. c) Different font sizes and
styles
5-6 makes sufficient use of appropriate non-verbal communication d) Relationship between image
techniques. and ideas in each chapter
7-8 makes effective use of appropriate non-verbal communication e)
techniques.

Student made effective use of non-verbal communication.

She designed relevant drawings that enriched the
narration in each chapter. The drawings she included
clearly demonstrate emotions and add to the mood of the
story. She considered text conventions and was mindful
of the design features.