Exploring Division Through A Remainder Of One

The story follows Joe, a bug soldier, who struggles with being the remainder when his troop is divided for a parade. Joe tries different division strategies, starting with dividing by two, then three, and four, but each time he is left out as the remainder. Finally, Joe successfully divides the troop by five, ensuring everyone, including himself, fits perfectly in the formation, making the queen proud.

What is the temperature near the orchard where the story begins?

• About 80 degrees

• About 100 degrees

• About 90 degrees

• About 70 degrees

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CCSS.RF.4.4C

CCSS.RI.4.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.2

How many bugs were in the 25th squadron initially?

• 23 bugs

• 25 bugs

• 26 bugs

• 24 bugs

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CCSS.4.OA.C.5

Why did Joe have to stand aside during the first division?

• He was too slow

• He was the leader

• He was too small

• He was left without a partner

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CCSS.RF.1.4C

CCSS.RF.4.4C

CCSS.RF.5.4C

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RI.4.1

What was Joe's label when he was left out after the troop divided by two?

• Remainder of two

• Remainder of one

• Odd one out

• Lone bug

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CCSS.2.OA.C.3

What did Joe think would solve the problem of him being left out?

• Changing the leader

• Adding more bugs

• Removing some bugs

• Dividing by a smaller number

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CCSS.RL.1.9

CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.3.6

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

How did the troop divide when Joe was left out the second time?

• By two

• By five

• By three

• By four

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CCSS.4.NBT.B.6

What did the mosquito call Joe when he was left out?

• A hero

• A misfit

• A slowpoke

• A leader

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CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3

What was Joe's idea to solve being left out as he thought through the night?

• Training harder

• Asking the queen for help

• Adding another bug line

• Resigning from the troop

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CCSS.RL.1.3

CCSS.RL.2.3

CCSS.RL.3.3

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

What was the final formation that included Joe perfectly?

• Six lines of four

• Five lines of five

• Three lines of eight

• Four lines of six

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CCSS.2.OA.C.4

What did the queen say when she saw the perfect formation?

• Your rows are divine

• Could be better

• This is disappointing

• Excellent job

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CCSS.RL.2.10

CCSS.RL.3.10

CCSS.RL.4.6

CCSS.RL.5.10

CCSS.RL.5.6