breakout
dragon
's
The
dungeon
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Story
© 2026 A game by Ms. Wheeler
Legend says that a faraway kingdom forged a sword that together with the power of the Elemental Gems (fire, water, air, and earth) could defeat any evil. Gather the gems to assemble the ultimate weapon and defeat the dragon hiding in the dungeon.
Start game
Thank goodness you’ve come! We need your help!You need to find the 4 Elemental Gems so that the sword has enough power and then defeat the fearsome dragon that is terrorizing our people…
Help us, only a person like you can do it!
No thank you, I’ll pass
Of course!
Ouch! I thought you were cool ... What will become of us!
Hehehe, I was kidding. Ahem, of course I’ll help you
I knew you would not fail me! Thanks a lot! Here is your sword. Now gather the Elemental Gems to complete it and defeat the dragon.
LEVEL 1 - EARTH GEM
EARTH GEM
Watch out, a wandering skeleton is in your way! Get the earth gem by passing a quiz...
Start level
Where do you think you’re going, mortal?! You can't get the Earth Gem until you get all my questions correct. Do you dare to try?
What is the primary goal of an expository essay?
To persuade the reader to change their mind
To inform or explain a specific topic
Which tone should a writer use in an expository essay?
Academic and neutral
Emotional and subjective
Is it appropriate to include personal opinions or "I" statements?
No, it should focus on evidence and facts.
Yes, personal stories add flavor.
Where is the thesis statement usually located?
At the end of the introductory paragraph
At the very end of the conclusion
Which of these is a common structure for an expository essay?
Hero’s Journey Narrative
Cause and Effect
Congratulations!! Here is your reward, you have earned it
Hahahaha, what do you say? ...
Oh, I've lost my mind, give me another chance!
LEVEL 2 - AIR GEM
AIR GEM
Choose the topic sentences that go best with the provided thesis statements.
Start level
A: One major shift in how teens interact is the move from face-to-face conversations to instant messaging. B: The blue light from smartphone screens often disrupts the natural sleep cycle of young users.
A: I believe TikTok is the most entertaining app for people under the age of eighteen. B: Many students use tablets in the classroom to take notes during history lectures.
Social media impacts teenagers by changing their communication habits and affecting their sleep patterns.
A: Using the sun's energy helps reduce carbon emissions and protects local ecosystems. B: While the initial setup is expensive, homeowners eventually save money on their monthly utility bills.
A: Everyone should be forced by law to install solar panels on their roofs. B: Nuclear energy is actually much more efficient than solar panels in rainy climates.
Solar power is a growing energy source due to its environmental benefits and its long-term cost savings.
A: The construction of durable roads and aqueducts allowed Rome to connect its distant territories. B: Strict training and clear hierarchies made the Roman legions a formidable force on the battlefield.
A: Gladiatorial games were the most violent form of entertainment in ancient history. B: Julius Caesar is the most interesting person to ever live in Italy.
The Roman Empire maintained its vast power through its advanced engineering and its organized military
A: Thousands of unique species of insects, birds, and mammals depend on the rainforest canopy for survival. B: These dense forests act as the "lungs of the earth" by absorbing massive amounts of carbon dioxide.
A: People who cut down trees for profit are the biggest villains in the world today. B: Desert biomes receive very little rainfall and have much higher temperatures.
Rainforests are vital to the planet because they house diverse wildlife and regulate the global climate.
A: Many games require players to analyze complex puzzles and think strategically to reach the next level. B: The fast-paced nature of action games trains the brain to process visual information and react with precise physical movements.
A: Video games are much better for you than watching television all day. B: The first video game ever created was called Pong and it featured simple graphics.
Playing video games can help students develop problem-solving skills and hand-eye coordination.
You got the Air Gem!
whomp whomp wrong answer
Try Again
Exit
I need more help
LEVEL 3 - WATER GEM
WATER GEM
Drag the light to find the correct answer
Start level
What connects the hook to the thesis statement?
Bridge
Conclusion
Evidence
What should the writer provide to support their thesis?
What should the writer provide to support their thesis?
Evidence
Rumors
Opinions
What part of the essay contains the "roadmap" for the reader?
Elaboration
Thesis
Body Paragraph
What is the main focus of this specific writing style?
Fiction
Feelings
Facts
Once you provide evidence, what comes next?
Closure
Topic Sentence
Elaboration
And now look for the gem! Hurry up!
You got the Water gem!
whomp whomp wrong answer
Try Again
Exit
LEVEL 4 - FIRE GEM
FIRE GEM
What elaboration best fits with the thesis statement and evidence?
Start level
Thesis: High school start times should be later to improve student mental health. Evidence: Studies show that teenagers who get 8+ hours of sleep have lower rates of anxiety.
This suggests that adjusting school schedules to align with natural sleep patterns can directly reduce the psychological stress students face daily.
Anxiety is a very serious issue that many people in the world deal with every single day.
Most teenagers stay up late playing video games or talking to friends.
Thesis: Urban gardening helps cities by reducing "heat islands." Evidence: Concrete and asphalt absorb heat, but plants reflect it and provide shade.
By replacing heat-trapping surfaces with vegetation, cities can lower local temperatures, making outdoor spaces more comfortable and energy-efficient.
Many people enjoy planting tomatoes and cucumbers in their backyard during the summer months.
Concrete is a very common building material used for sidewalks and skyscrapers in big cities like New York.
Thesis: Regular exercise improves cognitive function in students. Evidence: Physical activity increases blood flow to the brain, specifically the hippocampus.
Because this area of the brain manages memory and learning, increased circulation during exercise can lead to better focus and information retention in class.
Students should make sure they have a good pair of running shoes before they start a new workout routine.
The hippocampus is a small, curved formation in the brain that plays an important role in the limbic system.
Thesis: The invention of the printing press revolutionized education. Evidence: Before the press, books were hand-copied by monks and were extremely expensive.
When the printing press made books cheaper and more available, literacy was no longer a luxury for the wealthy, allowing knowledge to spread to the general public.
The printing press was invented by Johannes Gutenberg in Germany around the year 1440.
Monks lived in monasteries and spent many hours a day writing on parchment with special ink.
Thesis: Coding is a vital skill for the modern workforce. Evidence: Employment in computer science occupations is projected to grow much faster than the average for all occupations.
This rapid growth indicates that students who master programming languages will have a significant advantage and more career stability in a tech-driven economy.
Learning to code can be difficult at first, but it gets easier once you understand the basic logic and syntax.
Python and Java are two of the most popular programming languages used by software engineers today.
You got the Fire Gem!
whomp whomp wrong answer
Try Again
Exit
I need more help
FINAL LEVEL - DRAGON
Defeat the dragon!
How dare you bother me, you fool!
THE END
You defeated the dragon. Everything returned to peace. And you’ve become became a legend!
© 2026 A game of Expository Essay Practice
What will become of us!
SURE YOU WANT TO GO OUT?
Stay
Exit
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breakout
dragon
's
The
dungeon
Start game
Story
© 2026 A game by Ms. Wheeler
Legend says that a faraway kingdom forged a sword that together with the power of the Elemental Gems (fire, water, air, and earth) could defeat any evil. Gather the gems to assemble the ultimate weapon and defeat the dragon hiding in the dungeon.
Start game
Thank goodness you’ve come! We need your help!You need to find the 4 Elemental Gems so that the sword has enough power and then defeat the fearsome dragon that is terrorizing our people…
Help us, only a person like you can do it!
No thank you, I’ll pass
Of course!
Ouch! I thought you were cool ... What will become of us!
Hehehe, I was kidding. Ahem, of course I’ll help you
I knew you would not fail me! Thanks a lot! Here is your sword. Now gather the Elemental Gems to complete it and defeat the dragon.
LEVEL 1 - EARTH GEM
EARTH GEM
Watch out, a wandering skeleton is in your way! Get the earth gem by passing a quiz...
Start level
Where do you think you’re going, mortal?! You can't get the Earth Gem until you get all my questions correct. Do you dare to try?
What is the primary goal of an expository essay?
To persuade the reader to change their mind
To inform or explain a specific topic
Which tone should a writer use in an expository essay?
Academic and neutral
Emotional and subjective
Is it appropriate to include personal opinions or "I" statements?
No, it should focus on evidence and facts.
Yes, personal stories add flavor.
Where is the thesis statement usually located?
At the end of the introductory paragraph
At the very end of the conclusion
Which of these is a common structure for an expository essay?
Hero’s Journey Narrative
Cause and Effect
Congratulations!! Here is your reward, you have earned it
Hahahaha, what do you say? ...
Oh, I've lost my mind, give me another chance!
LEVEL 2 - AIR GEM
AIR GEM
Choose the topic sentences that go best with the provided thesis statements.
Start level
A: One major shift in how teens interact is the move from face-to-face conversations to instant messaging. B: The blue light from smartphone screens often disrupts the natural sleep cycle of young users.
A: I believe TikTok is the most entertaining app for people under the age of eighteen. B: Many students use tablets in the classroom to take notes during history lectures.
Social media impacts teenagers by changing their communication habits and affecting their sleep patterns.
A: Using the sun's energy helps reduce carbon emissions and protects local ecosystems. B: While the initial setup is expensive, homeowners eventually save money on their monthly utility bills.
A: Everyone should be forced by law to install solar panels on their roofs. B: Nuclear energy is actually much more efficient than solar panels in rainy climates.
Solar power is a growing energy source due to its environmental benefits and its long-term cost savings.
A: The construction of durable roads and aqueducts allowed Rome to connect its distant territories. B: Strict training and clear hierarchies made the Roman legions a formidable force on the battlefield.
A: Gladiatorial games were the most violent form of entertainment in ancient history. B: Julius Caesar is the most interesting person to ever live in Italy.
The Roman Empire maintained its vast power through its advanced engineering and its organized military
A: Thousands of unique species of insects, birds, and mammals depend on the rainforest canopy for survival. B: These dense forests act as the "lungs of the earth" by absorbing massive amounts of carbon dioxide.
A: People who cut down trees for profit are the biggest villains in the world today. B: Desert biomes receive very little rainfall and have much higher temperatures.
Rainforests are vital to the planet because they house diverse wildlife and regulate the global climate.
A: Many games require players to analyze complex puzzles and think strategically to reach the next level. B: The fast-paced nature of action games trains the brain to process visual information and react with precise physical movements.
A: Video games are much better for you than watching television all day. B: The first video game ever created was called Pong and it featured simple graphics.
Playing video games can help students develop problem-solving skills and hand-eye coordination.
You got the Air Gem!
whomp whomp wrong answer
Try Again
Exit
I need more help
LEVEL 3 - WATER GEM
WATER GEM
Drag the light to find the correct answer
Start level
What connects the hook to the thesis statement?
Bridge
Conclusion
Evidence
What should the writer provide to support their thesis?
What should the writer provide to support their thesis?
Evidence
Rumors
Opinions
What part of the essay contains the "roadmap" for the reader?
Elaboration
Thesis
Body Paragraph
What is the main focus of this specific writing style?
Fiction
Feelings
Facts
Once you provide evidence, what comes next?
Closure
Topic Sentence
Elaboration
And now look for the gem! Hurry up!
You got the Water gem!
whomp whomp wrong answer
Try Again
Exit
LEVEL 4 - FIRE GEM
FIRE GEM
What elaboration best fits with the thesis statement and evidence?
Start level
Thesis: High school start times should be later to improve student mental health. Evidence: Studies show that teenagers who get 8+ hours of sleep have lower rates of anxiety.
This suggests that adjusting school schedules to align with natural sleep patterns can directly reduce the psychological stress students face daily.
Anxiety is a very serious issue that many people in the world deal with every single day.
Most teenagers stay up late playing video games or talking to friends.
Thesis: Urban gardening helps cities by reducing "heat islands." Evidence: Concrete and asphalt absorb heat, but plants reflect it and provide shade.
By replacing heat-trapping surfaces with vegetation, cities can lower local temperatures, making outdoor spaces more comfortable and energy-efficient.
Many people enjoy planting tomatoes and cucumbers in their backyard during the summer months.
Concrete is a very common building material used for sidewalks and skyscrapers in big cities like New York.
Thesis: Regular exercise improves cognitive function in students. Evidence: Physical activity increases blood flow to the brain, specifically the hippocampus.
Because this area of the brain manages memory and learning, increased circulation during exercise can lead to better focus and information retention in class.
Students should make sure they have a good pair of running shoes before they start a new workout routine.
The hippocampus is a small, curved formation in the brain that plays an important role in the limbic system.
Thesis: The invention of the printing press revolutionized education. Evidence: Before the press, books were hand-copied by monks and were extremely expensive.
When the printing press made books cheaper and more available, literacy was no longer a luxury for the wealthy, allowing knowledge to spread to the general public.
The printing press was invented by Johannes Gutenberg in Germany around the year 1440.
Monks lived in monasteries and spent many hours a day writing on parchment with special ink.
Thesis: Coding is a vital skill for the modern workforce. Evidence: Employment in computer science occupations is projected to grow much faster than the average for all occupations.
This rapid growth indicates that students who master programming languages will have a significant advantage and more career stability in a tech-driven economy.
Learning to code can be difficult at first, but it gets easier once you understand the basic logic and syntax.
Python and Java are two of the most popular programming languages used by software engineers today.
You got the Fire Gem!
whomp whomp wrong answer
Try Again
Exit
I need more help
FINAL LEVEL - DRAGON
Defeat the dragon!
How dare you bother me, you fool!
THE END
You defeated the dragon. Everything returned to peace. And you’ve become became a legend!
© 2026 A game of Expository Essay Practice
What will become of us!
SURE YOU WANT TO GO OUT?
Stay
Exit