MYP Command Terms Playbook: Hexagonal Thinking (Lang/Lit) Activity

Get Students Thinking DEEPLY About Command Terms!
Move beyond memorization and help your students truly understand, connect, and apply MYP command terms with this highly engaging Hexagonal Thinking Activity!
This resource transforms abstract command terms into a hands-on, discussion-based learning experience where students build connections, justify their thinking, and strengthen their assessment skills.
Why This Resource Works
Students often struggle not with content—but with understanding what the question is asking.
This activity helps students:
- Decode command terms with confidence
- Recognize relationships between different thinking skills
- Develop deeper conceptual understanding
- Improve responses on MYP-style assessments

What’s Included
✔️ 90 Hexagonal Cards
- Includes key MYP Language & Literature command terms
- Plus carefully selected thinking skills & academic vocabulary
✔️ Teacher Directions Page
- Clear instructions
- Multiple implementation options
- Differentiation ideas
✔️ Challenge Cards (Extension Activities)
- Push students to higher-order thinking
- Encourage justification, comparison, and application
✔️ Flexible Use Options
- Individual
- Partner
- Small group
- Whole class
Perfect For:
- MYP Language & Literature classrooms
- Introducing or reviewing command terms
- Assessment preparation
- Collaborative learning activities
- Stations or centers
- Sub plans (low prep, high engagement!)

Other Resources You May Like:
MYP Command Terms Playbook | Lang & Lit Workbook and Slides
MYP Command Terms Playbook: Assessment Pack
MYP Command Terms Playbook Bundle | Lang & Lit (Workbook, Assessments & More
MYP Language & Literature “I Can” Statements: Years 1, 3 & 5
MYP Language and Literature Command Terms

Important Note:
This resource is not affiliated with the International Baccalaureate Organization (IBO) but is designed to support MYP-aligned instruction using widely recognized command terms.