MYP Grade 10 English E-Assessment Preparation Guide Notes

Task 1: Textual Analysis (Criterion A - 10 marks)

• Key Skills to Master:

  • Annotation Techniques:

  • Highlight key ideas.

  • Identify tone.

  • Recognize persuasive techniques.

  • Identify language devices.

  • PEE/PEEL Paragraph Structure:

  • Point: Make a clear argument.

  • Evidence: Quote or paraphrase specific examples.

  • Explanation: Analyze how the evidence supports your point.

  • Link: Tie back to the question (if necessary).

• Language & Vocabulary to Revise:

  • Analytical Verbs:

  • Portrays

  • Implies

  • Suggests

  • Contrasts

  • Emphasizes

  • Highlights

  • Critiques

  • Conveys

  • Tone Descriptors:

  • Assertive

  • Critical

  • Passionate

  • Ironic

  • Empathetic

  • Disapproving

  • Persuasive Techniques:

  • Rhetorical questions

  • Repetition

  • Emotive language

  • Direct address

  • Anecdotes

  • Statistics

• Revision Focus:

  • Literary Devices:

  • Metaphor

  • Simile

  • Allusion

  • Irony

  • Juxtaposition

  • Bias and Perspective:

  • Identifying the author's stance.

  • Identifying the author's purpose.

  • Contextual Understanding:

  • Social contexts influencing the text.

  • Historical contexts influencing the text.

  • Political contexts influencing the text.

Task 2: Creative Writing (Descriptive/Narrative)

• Key Skills to Master:

  • Sensory Imagery: Engage all five senses to create vivid descriptions.

  • Show, Don't Tell: Instead of saying "He was scared," describe his trembling hands or racing heartbeat.

  • Character & Setting Development: Use specific details to bring characters and environments to life.

• Vocabulary to Enhance Descriptions:

  • Adjectives:

  • Luminous

  • Eerie

  • Desolate

  • Vibrant

  • Majestic

  • Sinister

  • Verbs:

  • Glimmered

  • Crept

  • Surged

  • Whispered

  • Shattered

  • Echoed

  • Figurative Language:

  • Similes

  • Metaphors

  • Personification

  • Symbolism

• Structure Tips:

  • Clear beginning, middle, and end.

  • Use varied sentence lengths for pacing.

  • Build tension through conflict and resolution.

Task 3: Non-Literary Creative Writing (Global Context: Orientation in Time and Space)

• Key Skills to Master:

  • Understanding the Global Context: Reflect on themes like identity, heritage, time, and geography.

  • Creative Non-Fiction Techniques: Combining factual content with narrative flair.

  • Purpose and Audience Awareness: Ensure the tone and style suit the intended reader.

• Vocabulary for Non-Literary Texts:

  • Connective Phrases:

  • Moreover

  • Consequently

  • However

  • In contrast

  • Therefore

  • Formal Tone Words:

  • Significant

  • Pivotal

  • Profound

  • Historical

  • Cultural

  • Descriptive Phrases for Time & Space:

  • "Amid the bustling streets of…"

  • "In the shadow of history…"

  • "Across distant horizons…"

• Structure Tips:

  • Use headings/subheadings if appropriate.

  • Logical flow with clear transitions.

  • Blend descriptive passages with reflective insights.

Comparison of Literary and Non-Literary Devices by Purpose

• Goal: Create Mood or Atmosphere

  • Literary:

  • Imagery (sensory details)

  • Diction (word choice)

  • Personification

  • Non-Literary:

  • Sound & Lighting

  • Color

  • Weather effects/visual metaphors

  • Effect: All help set emotional tone and atmosphere.

• Goal: Emphasize a Key Idea or Message

  • Literary:

  • Repetition

  • Alliteration

  • Juxtaposition

  • Non-Literary:

  • Visual/Verbal Repetition

  • Typography

  • Visual Contrast

  • Effect: Highlight and reinforce key messages or conflicts.

• Goal: Show Emotion or Character Insight

  • Literary:

  • Simile/Metaphor

  • Internal Monologue/Tone

  • Dialogue

  • Non-Literary:

  • Symbolism (visual)

  • Facial Expression/Body Language

  • Voice tone

  • Effect: Reveal characters' emotions and inner thoughts.

• Goal: Persuade the Audience

  • Literary:

  • Rhetorical Questions

  • Emotive Language

  • Allusion

  • Non-Literary:

  • Direct Address

  • Music/Sound Effects

  • Cultural Symbols

  • Effect: Engage, move, or convince the audience.