Week 8: Daily 5 - Thursday

A school in Salem, Oregon, has 1,848 books to distribute equally to 44 classes. Using long division, find the quotient and remainder, then decide how to handle the extra books. Which option is correct?

• Quotient: 42, Remainder: 0; each class gets 42 books, no extras.

• Quotient: 41, Remainder: 44; each class gets 41 books, 44 left over.

• Quotient: 42, Remainder: 16; each class gets 42 books, 16 left over.

• Quotient: 41, Remainder: 16; each class gets 41 books, 16 left over.

Answer explanation

To find how many books each class gets, divide 1848 by 44. The quotient is 42 and the remainder is 16. Thus, each class receives 42 books, leaving 16 books extra.

In a first-person story, the narrator says, “I was proud weaving my first basket.” How does this point of view affect the story?

• It hides the narrator’s emotions.

• It shares the narrator’s personal pride.

• It describes everyone’s thoughts equally.

• It focuses on the basket’s design.

Answer explanation

The first-person point of view allows the narrator to express personal feelings directly. By stating "I was proud weaving my first basket," it conveys the narrator's individual pride, making the emotion more relatable and impactful.

In an opinion essay stating “We should ban fishing in Northwest rivers,” which is a counter argument?

• Fishing supports local economies.

• Fishing harms salmon populations.

• Rivers need clean water for fish.

• Salmon are a key food source.

Answer explanation

The counter argument "Fishing supports local economies" highlights the economic benefits of fishing, opposing the idea of a ban. The other options focus on environmental concerns, which support the original argument for banning fishing.

How does a bear’s hibernation help it survive in a Northwest forest ecosystem?

• It helps the bear hunt prey.

• It saves energy during scarce food months.

• It keeps the bear cool in summer.

• It camouflages the bear in snow.

Answer explanation

A bear's hibernation allows it to conserve energy during winter months when food is scarce, helping it survive until spring when food becomes more available.

Which Northwest Native American tribe was known for their horse culture and farming in eastern Washington?

• Colville

• Navajo

• Choctaw

• Osage

Answer explanation

The Colville tribe, located in eastern Washington, is known for its strong horse culture and agricultural practices, distinguishing it from other tribes like the Navajo, Choctaw, and Osage, who are from different regions.