Themes
What theme relates to solving problems?
Problem-solving
Who designed the Robie House?
Frank Lloyd Wright
What do the kids use to record clues?
Notes, drawings, or observations
Which character becomes more confident?
Tommy
If you were Calder, what tool would you MOST rely on to solve the mystery?
Pentominoes (to find patterns and connections).
What theme involves working together?
Teamwork
What style is the Robie House known for?
Prairie style
Why do they revisit the house multiple times?
To gather more clues
Who learns to trust others more?
Petra or Tommy
Which character would be best at solving a puzzle involving logic grids, and why?
Calder, because of his strong logical reasoning skills.
How does the story show bravery?
Characters face fears and keep investigating
What are horizontal lines important in the design?
They make the house look long and low
What mistake do they make while investigating?
They jump to conclusions too quickly
How does Petra change during the story?
She becomes braver and more confident
Which character would best interpret symbolic clues?
Petra, because of her intuitive thinking.
What theme connects to change and growing up?
Characters deal with change in their lives
How does the house design create mystery?
The design creates shadows and unusual spaces
How do the Wright 3 test their theories?
They try to prove or disprove ideas
How does Calder handle challenges differently by the end?
He becomes more flexible and open-minded
What would be the most important first step in solving the Robie House mystery?
Observing patterns and gathering evidence.
How does the story explore truth vs. appearances?
Things aren’t always what they seem
How do architectural features help solve the mystery?
The design explains how things move or appear
What finally proves their conclusion is correct?
Evidence supports their final answer
How do the Wright 3 grow as a team?
They learn to work together and trust each other
What skill is most important for solving the mystery overall?
Critical thinking (or pattern recognition).