Discussion Director

Section 7

1. Prediction

Do you think the expert is right about the Dentzel horses? Why or why not?

~I think the expert was not very informed about Dentzel Carousel Horses. I do not think that she knew as much about the horses as she pretended to know. I have a feeling that she was up to no good and I’m not sure why or how but I feel like she is a bad person who does not want to help Joshua. P. 92

2. MCEOG

All of the following are ways the Dentzel Carousel Horses were damaged except….

A) unpainted belly of one horse

B) a red spot painted on the side of one horse

C) horse does not go up and down

D) scratch on the side of a horse

~B) a red spot painted on the side of one horse p. 92

3. “Thinking Question”

Who do you think made the frightening phone call to the boxcar children? Why?

~I think it was the carousel worker, Ned, which called the children. I think he is the one messing with the carousel horses and he is trying to hide it from Joshua. I do not think that he likes the boxcar children and he wants them to leave his town and go back home. I hope that the children can figure out who made the call and put a stop to it. P. 73

4. Fact/Opinion

Is this a fact or opinion: Karen wanted a roller coaster installed in the amusement park.

~Fact she was less traditional than Joshua. Joshua wanted to keep the carousel horses and take care of them, but Karen wanted to make the park more undated and modern.