Practice Introduction to the HL Essay: Purpose, Independent Nature, and Assessment - 5.1 | Module 5: HL Essay - The Independent Research Project (HL Only) | IB Grade 12 English
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Introduction to the HL Essay: Purpose, Independent Nature, and Assessment

5.1 - Introduction to the HL Essay: Purpose, Independent Nature, and Assessment

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Question 1 Easy

What is the purpose of the HL Essay?

💡 Hint: Think about the skills you will develop.

Question 2 Easy

Name one of the assessment criteria for the HL Essay.

💡 Hint: Consider what aspects are evaluated.

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Question 1

What is the main purpose of the HL Essay?

To showcase writing skills
To foster independent research
To summarize texts

💡 Hint: Think about what skills you will gain throughout this process.

Question 2

True or False: The HL Essay requires students to only summarize the chosen text.

True
False

💡 Hint: Consider the nature of academic writing.

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Challenge 1 Hard

Craft a compelling research question for the HL Essay, then evaluate it against the criteria of focused, arguable, and engaging.

💡 Hint: Think critically about every aspect of your question.

Challenge 2 Hard

Analyze how each criterion for the HL Essay informs and strengthens your writing process. Provide specific examples.

💡 Hint: Consider practical ways each criterion might guide your thinking during the writing process.

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