MYP Language & Literature

The Middle Years Programme (MYP) Language and Literature curriculum cultivates critical and creative engagement with a wide range of literary and non-literary texts. Students build essential skills in listening, speaking, reading, writing, viewing, and presenting while exploring cultural perspectives and human expression.

Curriculum Highlights:

• Conceptual Focus: Guided by key concepts—communication, connections, creativity, and perspective—that drive deep inquiry.

• Analytical Depth: Supported by related concepts such as genre, purpose, context, and style.

• Skill Development: Strengthens linguistic, analytical, and communicative abilities.

Learning Outcomes:

• Analyze texts critically and creatively.

• Develop interdisciplinary perspectives through literary exploration.

• Use language for self-expression, reflection, and social interaction.

Assessment Framework: Evaluations are based on four equally weighted criteria (each with eight achievement levels):

1. Analyzing: Examine creator choices and text structures.

2. Organizing: Explore text relationships and coherence.

3. Producing Text: Express ideas creatively and effectively.

4. Using Language: Demonstrate clarity and style in communication.

Part of the IB Middle Years Programme, this curriculum fosters a lifelong passion for language, literature, and human expression.