Practice Writing and Refining the HL Essay: Drafting, Revising, and Editing for Clarity, Coherence, and Academic Rigor - 5.7 | Module 5: HL Essay - The Independent Research Project (HL Only) | IB Grade 12 English
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Writing and Refining the HL Essay: Drafting, Revising, and Editing for Clarity, Coherence, and Academic Rigor

5.7 - Writing and Refining the HL Essay: Drafting, Revising, and Editing for Clarity, Coherence, and Academic Rigor

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Practice Questions

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Question 1 Easy

What is the purpose of drafting in the writing process?

💡 Hint: Think about the starting point of the writing process.

Question 2 Easy

Explain what the acronym P.E.E.L. stands for.

💡 Hint: Consider how each component contributes to paragraph structure.

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Question 1

What does the acronym P.E.E.L. represent?

Point
Evidence
Explanation
Link
Paragraph
Example
Evidence
Link
Process
Example
Engagement
Logic

💡 Hint: Focus on the goals of each paragraph.

Question 2

Revising is primarily concerned with ensuring what aspect of your essay?

True
False

💡 Hint: What is the aim of revising?

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Challenge 1 Hard

Your peer has submitted an essay with multiple grammatical errors and inconsistent citations. Create a detailed plan for how you would approach revising and editing their essay to improve its academic rigor.

💡 Hint: Look for patterns in errors and how they diminish the overall quality.

Challenge 2 Hard

Draft an outline for an essay that you will then engage in a peer review. Include key points, evidence types, and revision strategies you might suggest.

💡 Hint: Consider the strength of each argument and how they relate back to your thesis.

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