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Grade 4 nonfiction reading passage about Division. Igloo Village theme. 6 comprehension questions covering main idea, inference, vocabulary, text evidence and more. Answer key included (CCSS.MATH.4.NBT.B.6).
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Before reading, write the three division equations from the passage (96÷8, 84÷4, 72÷6) on the board and invite students to predict the quotients; then read to confirm — this activates prior knowledge and gives every student an instant entry point into the text.
What is this passage mostly about?
According to the passage, what does division do to a number? Use words from the passage in your answer.
What does the word quotient mean as it is used in this passage?
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Maya explores a busy igloo village deep in the Arctic. She helps the village leader plan fish for eight families. Maya counts 96 fish stored on ice. She divides 96 by 8 to find each group's share. Each family receives exactly 12 fish. Division splits a total number into equal groups. Next, Maya wal...
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This printable reading comprehension passage is designed for Grade 4 students. The Igloo Village theme makes reading engaging while students build essential comprehension skills. Six questions cover a range of reading strategies including main idea, text evidence, vocabulary in context, inference, cause and effect, and author's purpose (CCSS.MATH.4.NBT.B.6).