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By the Shores of Silver Lake

By the Shores of Silver Lake. Vocabulary 4 th Grade. conductor. A person in charge of a train or subway After we boarded, the train conductor punched our ticket. depot. A train or bus station We waited at the depot until our train was called for boarding.

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By the Shores of Silver Lake

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  1. By the Shores of Silver Lake Vocabulary 4th Grade

  2. conductor • A person in charge of a train or subway • After we boarded, the train conductor punched our ticket.

  3. depot • A train or bus station • We waited at the depot until our train was called for boarding. Moorpark train depot on High Street

  4. jolting • Moving in a jerky, bumpy way • The roller coaster started with a jolt, causing my head to hit the back of the seat.

  5. lurching • Moving unsteadily from side to side • Because the train was moving, I lurched down the aisle of the train as I went to get a drink of water.

  6. platform • A raised floor or surface • We stood on the train platform before boarding.

  7. satchels • Small bags used for carrying books and other small items • After boarding the train, I took my book out of my satchel so I could read.

  8. pour • To flow in a stream or shower • I was very careful when I poured the milk so I wouldn’t spill.

  9. pore • One of many small openings on skin or leaves through which liquid passes in or out; to study something with close attention • I was ready to pore over my notes so I would get a good grade.

  10. vain • Conceited about one’s appearance • She was so vain, she looked in every mirror she could find.

  11. vein • One of the tubes carrying blood from all parts of the body to the heart. • When I had blood drawn, they put a needle in my vein. Veins in a plant Veins in the retina of the eye

  12. vane • Weather vane or propeller of a boat • We have a weather vane on our back fence so we can see which way the wind is blowing.

  13. Comprehension 112 What point is the author trying to make when she says that the family had come an hour early?

  14. Comprehension 112 When Carrie fidgets, the author writes something that Laura was going to say. Why does she include a thought that Laura does not even say out loud?

  15. Comp 115 Why might the author have Mary be the first to hear the train?

  16. Comp 116 Who do you think had the thought that the train was about to hit the family?

  17. Comp 116 How and why does the author contrast the behavior of the family with the behavior of the conductor?

  18. Comp 118 Where is the girl in the illustration, and what does she see out the window?

  19. Comp 120 Mary is touching the side of the train car to learn more about it. She can tell a lot through touch. Why?

  20. Comp 122-123 As the members of the family observe other people on the train, do you think they become less nervous? Why or why not?

  21. Comp 124-126 The family does not have much money, but they are tempted by the snack seller. Do you think Ma will give in? Why or why not?

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