1. Sequence the events of the story below in a flow map. You may copy the first box to help you. Add graphics from clip-art that go along with the events you include.

2. Event Choose a main event from the story from your flow map and type it into the box. Then, create a multi-flow map identifying the causes and effects of that event. How did this experience change the family?

3. The Family How would you describe the family? Brainstorm adjectives in the bubble map, and then give text examples that prove you are right. Adjective Example from the text Does the family change during the story? Why or why not?

4. A Castle When you think of a castle, what do you think of? When Andy thinks of a castle, what does he think of? Describe a castle from both points of view using different colors. Adjective What influences your point of view? Andy’s point of view? Adjective

5. Andy’s mother says “Our family is rich in more ways then we can count.” How can a family be rich? Brainstorm ideas in the circle map below. How can a family be rich?

6. Using all the Thinking Maps you have created, think about what the author wants you to remember from A Castle on Viola Street. What is the theme?