IB English Literature HL
HL Essay Bootcamp
Join the IB English Guys and work start to finish through the Individual Oral assessment and HL Essay.
HL Essay Bootcamp
Nuts & Bolts
Start here to learn about the essential requirements and practical tips for the Higher Level Essay. Review each assessment criterion carefully and understand exactly how you will be scored.
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Writing the Line of Inquiry
It all starts with a strong idea and a focused line of inquiry. Explore this submodule to learn how to generate richer ideas and shape a line of inquiry that guides your higher level essay.
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Outlining
An outline is your road map, making the writing process more focused and clear. Use this submodule to learn how to structure and organize your Higher Level Essay for success.
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Writing the HL Essay
This submodule breaks down the Higher Level Essay and explains the key parts of the introduction, body paragraphs, and conclusion, using clear examples to guide your own writing process.
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Revising & Editing Your HL Essay
This submodule explains the steps you can take to revise and edit your Higher Level Essay, helping you strengthen language, sharpen analysis, and improve the overall structure of your paper.
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Evaluating Sample HL Essays
This submodule provides a range of Higher Level Essay samples to study. Engage with these examples and practice evaluating their strengths and weaknesses to better understand the requirements.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is IB English A LIT HL?
This course is an exploration of literary texts. At the HL level, students will study at least ten literary works with a minimum of three in translation. The goal is to build close reading, writing, and speaking skills to prepare students for university coursework and beyond.
What are the assessment items in the IB English A LIT HL course?
Students in this course will have four distinct assessments: Paper 1, Paper 2, Individual Oral, and the Higher Level Essay. Paper 1 focuses on guided textual analysis, while Paper 2 is a comparative literary essay. The Individual Oral requires students to discuss a relevant Global Issue through two literary texts (one in translation). The Higher Level Essay is a formal academic essay that follows a Line of Inquiry of the student’s choosing.
How should students prepare for IB English A LIT HL exams?
Students must read all literary texts carefully with their teacher and uncover the key themes and authorial choices that shape meaning for readers. Revision Village provides a myriad of activities to help students build the skills they need to succeed.
How does Revision Village support IB English A LIT HL students?
RV provides a range of features to help students achieve the results they want on exams. The Questionbank contains numerous case studies to help build Paper 1 and Paper 2 skills. Prediction and Past Papers are a great place to get solutions to exams, and the Literary Bootcamps provide a powerful resource to review commonly taught literary texts. All content comes with explanatory videos to help students master key content.