Year 10: Language and Literature A: English Revision Overview – June2022

Nature of Exam: eAssessment style Task 1 (Analysis) and Task 2 (Creative

Production of Literary Text)

• Students will be examined on the following MYP objectives for English Language and Literature:

Analysing Organising Production of Text Using Language

-Effects and -organisation of -Creation of works that -Accurate and varied
purposes of content, opinions and ideas demonstrate insight, vocabulary, sentence
context language, in a sustained, imagination and structures and forms of
structure, technique coherent and sensitivity. expression.
and style of texts. logical manner, -Make choices that -Appropriate register
-Effects of creators’ with ideas building serve the context, and style that serve
choices on an on each other. content and intention. context and intention.
audience. -choice of -Selection of relevant -Correct grammar,
-Justification of ideas presentation style details and examples to syntax and punctuation.
and opinions, using and conventions of justify ideas. -Correct spelling.
examples, text-types to match -Employment of a range
explanation and the purpose. of literary techniques.
terminology.
-compare and
contrast.
-Features of literary
and non-literary
texts.

Refer to your rubric and MYP annotated objectives in your copybook.

• Students will answer questions based on stimulus texts (written text, video, images)

• Responses must adhere to the word count provided and be well structured with full sentences,
whilst utilising a varied and sophisticated use of language.

• Students must plan their responses before writing and proofread their work carefully.
Preparation:
• Reacquaint yourself with the specific MYP English Language and Literature Objectives or Criteria
(see onenote)

• Practice reading a variety of fiction and non-fiction texts, attempting to grasp meaning and
understanding of the true underlying messages.

 Revise the Command Terms and what they ask from you.

 Revise the ACTSS structure of analysis in preparation for the Compare and Contrast question.

 Review/identify literary, figurative and persuasive devices, as well as those used for analysis of
film, adverts and visual texts.

 Practice embedding quotations into your sentences.

 Practice timed writing of 350 word creative pieces (both non-fiction and fiction).

 All students will practice a series of responses in class, which will mirror the examination layout
and assessed skills. This will enable students to become familiar with the exam. structure,
practice time-management and refine their analytical technique.