Practice Structuring the HL Essay: Introduction, Literature Review, Main Argument, and Conclusion - 5.5 | Module 5: HL Essay - The Independent Research Project (HL Only) | IB 12 English
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Structuring the HL Essay: Introduction, Literature Review, Main Argument, and Conclusion

5.5 - Structuring the HL Essay: Introduction, Literature Review, Main Argument, and Conclusion

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Practice Questions

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Question 1 Easy

What is the purpose of the thesis statement in an HL Essay?

💡 Hint: Think about the role of a roadmap in writing.

Question 2 Easy

How many words should the introduction be approximately?

💡 Hint: Consider the relationship between parts and wholes.

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Question 1

What is the purpose of an abstract in the HL Essay?

To summarize the entire research process
To introduce the thesis
To provide background on the literature

💡 Hint: Think about the one-stop summary of your essay.

Question 2

True or False: The literature review should only contain your own opinions.

True
False

💡 Hint: Consider what others contribute to your argument.

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Challenge Problems

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Challenge 1 Hard

Analyze how effectively an abstract communicates the purpose of an HL Essay. Compare it to the effectiveness of an introduction.

💡 Hint: Think about how readers approach each section.

Challenge 2 Hard

Develop a coherent thesis and create a brief outline for an essay on the impact of setting in Emily Brontë’s 'Wuthering Heights.'

💡 Hint: Focus on setting as a driving force in the story.

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