Polar Express Vocabulary Flashcard

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What does it mean to roam?

Back

To go from place to place without a plan.

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CCSS.L.3.2E

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.L.5.6

CCSS.L.6.2B

Front

What is a lurch?

Back

A sudden movement or jerk, often used to describe how a train starts moving.

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CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.K.5A

Front

What is nougat?

Back

A sweet treat often found in chocolate bars, known for its chewy texture.

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.L.K.5A

Front

What does polar mean?

Back

Of or relating to a geographical pole or the region around it.

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CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.K.5A

Front

Who is a conductor?

Back

A person who takes tickets and manages the train.

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.L.K.5A

Front

What is a harness?

Back

A device used to secure or control something, often used for animals.

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CCSS.RI.3.10

CCSS.RI.4.10

CCSS.RI.5.10

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

Front

What does it mean to flicker?

Back

To shine unsteadily or to quickly go on and off.

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CCSS.L.3.2E

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.L.5.6

CCSS.RF.K.3C

Front

What is a train?

Back

A series of connected vehicles that run on tracks and transport people or goods.

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CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.K.5A

Front

What is a ticket?

Back

A piece of paper that allows you to travel on a train or enter an event.

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.K.5A

Front

What does it mean to embark?

Back

To get on a vehicle, especially a ship or train.

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.K.5A