MUSEUM
Investigation of Conclusion Paragraphs
MAIN HALL
wc
ROOM 2
ROOM 3
Oh no!
All the museum's works have disappeared
Go to each room and answer the questions to help return the works of art to where they rightfully belong. Let's start with the "T" in TI/SC!
ROOM 1: Thesis
Room 1
Thesis Restatement
1/5
Question 1
Restate your point in fresh words. Don't copy/paste from the intro paragraph.
Hook
Clincher
Thesis Restatement
Room 1
Thesis Restatement
2/5
Question 2
Thesis from introduction paragraph: While this device positively affects society by providing instant communication, it also dehumanizes relationships and threatens an individual’s right to privacy. Which of the following would be a good thesis restatement?
Critical dialogue in the big scene in the hot new flick of the summer was missed because two patrons’ cell phones went off and a third person’s glowing screen was distracting.
While this device can be good because you can communicate in an instant, it can ruin relationships.
Even though cell phones, the great communication device, can be helpful, they are a nuisance overall to people’s interpersonal relationships
Room 1
Thesis Restatement
3/5
Question 3
Thesis from introduction paragraph: Reading is a lifelong skill that benefits adolescents way beyond literature class in middle school--it's crucial that students are proficient in reading. Which of the following would be a good thesis restatement?
You need to be a literate citizen who can read ballots, documents, and information in order to better your life.
Reading is not just a thing kids do in school. Literacy is a long-term skill necessary for survival.
Teenagers need to read.
Room 1
Thesis Restatement
4/5
Question 4
Thesis from introduction paragraph: The biggest problem that adolescents face is bullying, more specifically—cyber bullying. Which of the following would be a good thesis restatement?
It’s not okay to bully others, and it’s important for students to acknowledge this. Bullying is a learned behavior—one learns it by watching others.
The biggest problem that adolescents face is bullying.
Bullying is bad.
Room 1
Thesis Restatement
5/5
Question 5
When you restate your thesis you:
Copy your thesis statement from your intro paragraph.
Restate your main point in a fresh, new way.
What's a thesis statement?
Room 1
Here you can put a highlighted title
5/5
You have found all the works of art in this room!
CONTINUE
Room 1
Thesis Restatement
You've broken a piece of the museum!
MAIN HALL
wc
ROOM 2 Impression/ Synthesis
ROOM 3
Oh no!
All the museum's works have disappeared
Go to each room and answer the questions to help return the works of art to where they rightfully belong. Head to the "I/S" in TI/SC!
ROOM 1
Room 2
Impression/ Synthesis
1/5
Question 1
What do you want reader to know? What’s the takeaway? What conclusions can you come up with? Put the pieces together for the reader.
Impression/ Synthesis
Thesis Restatement
Room 2
2/5
Impression/ Synthesis
Question 2
What is something you can include in the I/S portion of a conclusion paragraph?
Synthesis of the information; key takeaways, final "thoughts" on the topic.
Evidence from your sources.
Room 2
Impression/ Synthesis
3/5
Question 3
Can you add your own opinions to the conclusion paragraph?
Sort of! But you must eliminate personal pronouns (I, me, my, etc.) and treat it as objective.
Yep, absolutely. No questions asked.
Room 2
Impression/ Synthesis
4/5
Question 4
Can you include evidence/quotes in your conclusion paragraph?
Yeah sure!
Absolutely not!
Room 2
Impression/ Synthesis
5/5
Question 5
As I have shown in my essay, solar energy is very important.
This is a terrible addition to a conclusion paragraph.
This is a great addition to a conclusion paragraph.
Room 2
Impression/ Synthesis
5/5
You have found all the artworks in this room!
CONTINUE
Room 2
Impression/ Synthesis
You have broken a piece of the museum!
MAIN HALL
wc
ROOM 3 Clincher
ROOM 2
Oh no!
All the museum's works have disappeared
Go to each room and answer the questions to help return the works of art to where they rightfully belong. It's time to explore the "C" in TI/SC!
ROOM 1
Room 3
Clincher
1/5
Question 1
Wrap up your essay with pizzazz! Select the artwork that has the correct answer below it.
Clincher
Hook
Room 3
Clincher
2/5
Question 2
Which of these would make a good clincher for an essay about cell phones? Select the artwork that has the correct answer below it.
Cell phones are deeply embedded in today’s society but their use needs to be reined in in order to preserve that human connection.
And that's why cell phones are bad.
Room 3
Clincher
3/5
Question 3
Which of these would make a good clincher for an essay about bullying?? Select the artwork that has the correct answer below it.
But by standing up for others, it sends a message that bullying will not be tolerated in schools, now or ever.
And that's why bullying is a problem. It should be stopped.
Room 3
Clincher
4/5
Question 4
Are you allowed to end your essay with a quote? Select the artwork that has the correct answer below it.
Absolutely not. Mrs. Dobes will scream.
Yep you can!
Room 3
Clincher
5/5
Question 5
Which of the following is a better clincher? Select the artwork that has the correct answer below it.
You need to be responsible and take care of the environment.
If more people would care about the environment, then fewer animals would be endgandered.
Room 3
Clincher
5/5
You have found all the works of art in this room!
CONTINUE
Room 3
Clincher
You've lost a piece of the museum!
MAIN HALL
wc
ROOM 2
ROOM 3
Oh no!
All the museum works have disappeared
ROOM 1
Finish out your museum investigation with a few final questions about essays!
Main hall
1/5
Question 1
Strong essays do not use:
1st/2nd person pronouns (I, me, my, we, us our, you, your)
Citations
Transition Words and Phrases
Main hall
2/5
Question 2
What's it called when you drop a quote/evidence in with no context or state "This evidence shows/proves/means"?
Quote Bomb
Not a problem
Quote Tornado
Main Hall
3/5
Question 3
Asking your reader questions in an essay is:
Always acceptable.
Sometimes acceptable.
Absolutely, positively not acceptable. Mrs. Dobes will lose her mind.
Main Hall
4/5
Question 4
Do you need more evidence (green) or more elaboration (black) in your body paragraphs?
Equal amounts.
Black (elaboration)
Green (evidence)
Main hall
5/5
Question 5
Choose the correct parenthetical citation.
(Jones, 8).
(Jones 8).
(Jones p. 8).
Main Hall
5/5
You have found all the artworks!
CONTINUE
Restart
Congratulations!
Good job, investigator! You have recovered all the museum's works!
🙌Go forth and write a beautiful conclusion paragraph for your cause/effect essay. You've got this!🖼️
Word of the Day
Museum Cafeteria
Lots of delicious foods to satisfy your artistic appetite!
You won't find what you're looking for here. But I admire your curiosity! 😉
You have lost a piece of the museum!
You have lost a piece of the museum!
You have lost a piece of the museum!
You have lost a piece of the museum!
You have lost a piece of the museum!
WC = Water Closet
. . .aka. . . the bathroom.
There aren't any clues here. But please don't forget to wash your hands!
You have lost a piece of the museum!
You have lost a piece of the museum!
Museum Information
What events are happening today at the museum?
We have a tribute to Claude Monet upstairs! But you won't be going. You have to investigate where all of the missing paintings went! Start with "Room 1: Thesis" and work your way around the museum. The museum director is counting on you!
You have lost a piece of the museum!
You have lost a piece of the museum!
Museum Gift Shop
Take home a souvenir of your experience today!
This room is not going to help you in your investigation. But hopefully you'll deliver some good news to the museum director after you've completed your investigation.
You have lost a piece of the museum!
WC = Water Closet
. . .aka. . . the bathroom.
There aren't any clues here. But please don't forget to wash your hands!
WC = Water Closet
. . .aka. . . the bathroom.
There aren't any clues here. But please don't forget to wash your hands!
Museum Gift Shop
Take home a souvenir of your experience today!
This room is not going to help you in your investigation. But hopefully you'll deliver some good news to the museum director after you've completed your investigation.
Museum Gift Shop
Take home a souvenir of your experience today!
This room is not going to help you in your investigation. But hopefully you'll deliver some good news to the museum director after you've completed your investigation.
Museum Gift Shop
Take home a souvenir of your experience today!
This room is not going to help you in your investigation. But hopefully you'll deliver some good news to the museum director after you've completed your investigation.
WC = Water Closet
. . .aka. . . the bathroom.
There aren't any clues here. But please don't forget to wash your hands!
Museum Information
What events are happening today at the museum?
We have a tribute to Claude Monet upstairs! But you won't be going. You have to investigate where all of the missing paintings went! Start with "Room 1: Thesis" and work your way around the museum. The museum director is counting on you!
Museum Information
What events are happening today at the museum?
We have a tribute to Claude Monet upstairs! But you won't be going. You have to investigate where all of the missing paintings went! Start with "Room 1: Thesis" and work your way around the museum. The museum director is counting on you!
Museum Information
What events are happening today at the museum?
We have a tribute to Claude Monet upstairs! But you won't be going. You have to investigate where all of the missing paintings went! Start with "Room 1: Thesis" and work your way around the museum. The museum director is counting on you!
Museum Cafeteria
Lots of delicious foods to satisfy your artistic appetite!
You won't find what you're looking for here. But I admire your curiosity! 😉
Museum Cafeteria
Lots of delicious foods to satisfy your artistic appetite!
You won't find what you're looking for here. But I admire your curiosity! 😉
Museum Cafeteria
Lots of delicious foods to satisfy your artistic appetite!
You won't find what you're looking for here. But I admire your curiosity! 😉
Today's Word of the Day
TISC!
2.08 Museum Investigation of Conclusions
Sarah Dobes
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Transcript
MUSEUM
Investigation of Conclusion Paragraphs
MAIN HALL
wc
ROOM 2
ROOM 3
Oh no!
All the museum's works have disappeared
Go to each room and answer the questions to help return the works of art to where they rightfully belong. Let's start with the "T" in TI/SC!
ROOM 1: Thesis
Room 1
Thesis Restatement
1/5
Question 1
Restate your point in fresh words. Don't copy/paste from the intro paragraph.
Hook
Clincher
Thesis Restatement
Room 1
Thesis Restatement
2/5
Question 2
Thesis from introduction paragraph: While this device positively affects society by providing instant communication, it also dehumanizes relationships and threatens an individual’s right to privacy. Which of the following would be a good thesis restatement?
Critical dialogue in the big scene in the hot new flick of the summer was missed because two patrons’ cell phones went off and a third person’s glowing screen was distracting.
While this device can be good because you can communicate in an instant, it can ruin relationships.
Even though cell phones, the great communication device, can be helpful, they are a nuisance overall to people’s interpersonal relationships
Room 1
Thesis Restatement
3/5
Question 3
Thesis from introduction paragraph: Reading is a lifelong skill that benefits adolescents way beyond literature class in middle school--it's crucial that students are proficient in reading. Which of the following would be a good thesis restatement?
You need to be a literate citizen who can read ballots, documents, and information in order to better your life.
Reading is not just a thing kids do in school. Literacy is a long-term skill necessary for survival.
Teenagers need to read.
Room 1
Thesis Restatement
4/5
Question 4
Thesis from introduction paragraph: The biggest problem that adolescents face is bullying, more specifically—cyber bullying. Which of the following would be a good thesis restatement?
It’s not okay to bully others, and it’s important for students to acknowledge this. Bullying is a learned behavior—one learns it by watching others.
The biggest problem that adolescents face is bullying.
Bullying is bad.
Room 1
Thesis Restatement
5/5
Question 5
When you restate your thesis you:
Copy your thesis statement from your intro paragraph.
Restate your main point in a fresh, new way.
What's a thesis statement?
Room 1
Here you can put a highlighted title
5/5
You have found all the works of art in this room!
CONTINUE
Room 1
Thesis Restatement
You've broken a piece of the museum!
MAIN HALL
wc
ROOM 2 Impression/ Synthesis
ROOM 3
Oh no!
All the museum's works have disappeared
Go to each room and answer the questions to help return the works of art to where they rightfully belong. Head to the "I/S" in TI/SC!
ROOM 1
Room 2
Impression/ Synthesis
1/5
Question 1
What do you want reader to know? What’s the takeaway? What conclusions can you come up with? Put the pieces together for the reader.
Impression/ Synthesis
Thesis Restatement
Room 2
2/5
Impression/ Synthesis
Question 2
What is something you can include in the I/S portion of a conclusion paragraph?
Synthesis of the information; key takeaways, final "thoughts" on the topic.
Evidence from your sources.
Room 2
Impression/ Synthesis
3/5
Question 3
Can you add your own opinions to the conclusion paragraph?
Sort of! But you must eliminate personal pronouns (I, me, my, etc.) and treat it as objective.
Yep, absolutely. No questions asked.
Room 2
Impression/ Synthesis
4/5
Question 4
Can you include evidence/quotes in your conclusion paragraph?
Yeah sure!
Absolutely not!
Room 2
Impression/ Synthesis
5/5
Question 5
As I have shown in my essay, solar energy is very important.
This is a terrible addition to a conclusion paragraph.
This is a great addition to a conclusion paragraph.
Room 2
Impression/ Synthesis
5/5
You have found all the artworks in this room!
CONTINUE
Room 2
Impression/ Synthesis
You have broken a piece of the museum!
MAIN HALL
wc
ROOM 3 Clincher
ROOM 2
Oh no!
All the museum's works have disappeared
Go to each room and answer the questions to help return the works of art to where they rightfully belong. It's time to explore the "C" in TI/SC!
ROOM 1
Room 3
Clincher
1/5
Question 1
Wrap up your essay with pizzazz! Select the artwork that has the correct answer below it.
Clincher
Hook
Room 3
Clincher
2/5
Question 2
Which of these would make a good clincher for an essay about cell phones? Select the artwork that has the correct answer below it.
Cell phones are deeply embedded in today’s society but their use needs to be reined in in order to preserve that human connection.
And that's why cell phones are bad.
Room 3
Clincher
3/5
Question 3
Which of these would make a good clincher for an essay about bullying?? Select the artwork that has the correct answer below it.
But by standing up for others, it sends a message that bullying will not be tolerated in schools, now or ever.
And that's why bullying is a problem. It should be stopped.
Room 3
Clincher
4/5
Question 4
Are you allowed to end your essay with a quote? Select the artwork that has the correct answer below it.
Absolutely not. Mrs. Dobes will scream.
Yep you can!
Room 3
Clincher
5/5
Question 5
Which of the following is a better clincher? Select the artwork that has the correct answer below it.
You need to be responsible and take care of the environment.
If more people would care about the environment, then fewer animals would be endgandered.
Room 3
Clincher
5/5
You have found all the works of art in this room!
CONTINUE
Room 3
Clincher
You've lost a piece of the museum!
MAIN HALL
wc
ROOM 2
ROOM 3
Oh no!
All the museum works have disappeared
ROOM 1
Finish out your museum investigation with a few final questions about essays!
Main hall
1/5
Question 1
Strong essays do not use:
1st/2nd person pronouns (I, me, my, we, us our, you, your)
Citations
Transition Words and Phrases
Main hall
2/5
Question 2
What's it called when you drop a quote/evidence in with no context or state "This evidence shows/proves/means"?
Quote Bomb
Not a problem
Quote Tornado
Main Hall
3/5
Question 3
Asking your reader questions in an essay is:
Always acceptable.
Sometimes acceptable.
Absolutely, positively not acceptable. Mrs. Dobes will lose her mind.
Main Hall
4/5
Question 4
Do you need more evidence (green) or more elaboration (black) in your body paragraphs?
Equal amounts.
Black (elaboration)
Green (evidence)
Main hall
5/5
Question 5
Choose the correct parenthetical citation.
(Jones, 8).
(Jones 8).
(Jones p. 8).
Main Hall
5/5
You have found all the artworks!
CONTINUE
Restart
Congratulations!
Good job, investigator! You have recovered all the museum's works!
🙌Go forth and write a beautiful conclusion paragraph for your cause/effect essay. You've got this!🖼️
Word of the Day
Museum Cafeteria
Lots of delicious foods to satisfy your artistic appetite!
You won't find what you're looking for here. But I admire your curiosity! 😉
You have lost a piece of the museum!
You have lost a piece of the museum!
You have lost a piece of the museum!
You have lost a piece of the museum!
You have lost a piece of the museum!
WC = Water Closet
. . .aka. . . the bathroom.
There aren't any clues here. But please don't forget to wash your hands!
You have lost a piece of the museum!
You have lost a piece of the museum!
Museum Information
What events are happening today at the museum?
We have a tribute to Claude Monet upstairs! But you won't be going. You have to investigate where all of the missing paintings went! Start with "Room 1: Thesis" and work your way around the museum. The museum director is counting on you!
You have lost a piece of the museum!
You have lost a piece of the museum!
Museum Gift Shop
Take home a souvenir of your experience today!
This room is not going to help you in your investigation. But hopefully you'll deliver some good news to the museum director after you've completed your investigation.
You have lost a piece of the museum!
WC = Water Closet
. . .aka. . . the bathroom.
There aren't any clues here. But please don't forget to wash your hands!
WC = Water Closet
. . .aka. . . the bathroom.
There aren't any clues here. But please don't forget to wash your hands!
Museum Gift Shop
Take home a souvenir of your experience today!
This room is not going to help you in your investigation. But hopefully you'll deliver some good news to the museum director after you've completed your investigation.
Museum Gift Shop
Take home a souvenir of your experience today!
This room is not going to help you in your investigation. But hopefully you'll deliver some good news to the museum director after you've completed your investigation.
Museum Gift Shop
Take home a souvenir of your experience today!
This room is not going to help you in your investigation. But hopefully you'll deliver some good news to the museum director after you've completed your investigation.
WC = Water Closet
. . .aka. . . the bathroom.
There aren't any clues here. But please don't forget to wash your hands!
Museum Information
What events are happening today at the museum?
We have a tribute to Claude Monet upstairs! But you won't be going. You have to investigate where all of the missing paintings went! Start with "Room 1: Thesis" and work your way around the museum. The museum director is counting on you!
Museum Information
What events are happening today at the museum?
We have a tribute to Claude Monet upstairs! But you won't be going. You have to investigate where all of the missing paintings went! Start with "Room 1: Thesis" and work your way around the museum. The museum director is counting on you!
Museum Information
What events are happening today at the museum?
We have a tribute to Claude Monet upstairs! But you won't be going. You have to investigate where all of the missing paintings went! Start with "Room 1: Thesis" and work your way around the museum. The museum director is counting on you!
Museum Cafeteria
Lots of delicious foods to satisfy your artistic appetite!
You won't find what you're looking for here. But I admire your curiosity! 😉
Museum Cafeteria
Lots of delicious foods to satisfy your artistic appetite!
You won't find what you're looking for here. But I admire your curiosity! 😉
Museum Cafeteria
Lots of delicious foods to satisfy your artistic appetite!
You won't find what you're looking for here. But I admire your curiosity! 😉
Today's Word of the Day
TISC!