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Study the word PLANK: (Source) A plank is a thick, broad, flat board that we use to build things. We use planks of wood to make floors and buildings. Tables, benches, porches, bridges, and staircases might be made of planks. (Source) Ships can be made of planks—and if you get caught by pirates, they might make you walk the plank! (Source) Planks can be new, strong, and sturdy. Or they can be old, loose, rotten, and crumbling. If you find a loose plank on your deck or on your staircase, it might be dangerous. Or might be a good hiding spot for a secret treasure. (Source) If you hold your body in a long, flat, strong rectangle, like a plank of wood, you're planking! Planking is a way for people to strengthen their muscles. (Source) But if you're going to plank, plank safely on a sturdy floor. Don't plank on a moving escalator! (Source) Finally, "plank" can also mean "plop" or "plunk." If you plank your money down on the counter, you're plopping it down in a loud way, as if it's a slab of wood that you're dropping onto the counter. It's kind of rude. (Source)   Make a flash card: You can write your own definition and choose your own picture, or copy mine. Term Definition Picture plank a strong, thick piece of material shaped like a long rectangle   Write your own sentence! You can use either of the two ideas I'll suggest, or you can invent your own. Include as much detail as you can! (Source)   Write a sentence with the word PLANK: Remember: planks are long pieces of things, often wood, used in floors, buildings, and furniture. Idea 1: "Using a pile of old recycled planks, my friends and I build a (something) so we can (do something)." Idea 2: "I stand perfectly still, as tall and straight as a plank, as I try to (do something)." You can type in here. When you're done, copy and paste your sentence wherever you'd like it to go.