➗ How to Do Long Division

Informational Writing - Week 6

5.W.2 6.W.2 Informational / How-To

🏆 Complete this writing piece to earn 3 coins!

✏️ The Prompt

Teach someone how to do long division. Write it as a step-by-step guide. Make it so clear they can do it themselves!

Aim for 1-2 paragraphs with numbered steps. Include an example!

🧠 Graphic Organizer - Step-by-Step

Plan Your Guide

Step 1: Set It Up

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Step 2: Divide

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Step 3: Multiply

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Step 4: Subtract

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Step 5: Bring Down & Repeat

🧮 Worked Example

Try This Problem: 84 ÷ 4

484

Use this example in your writing or pick your own: 96 ÷ 3, 72 ÷ 6, 125 ÷ 5

÷4=

×4=

−=

Bring down:

📝 Word Bank

dividend divisor quotient remainder multiply subtract bring down check

💡 Sentence Starters

Long division is just a fancy way of sharing things equally...

First, write the big number inside the division house...

Ask yourself: how many times does the divisor go into...

To check your answer, multiply the quotient by the divisor...

📝 Your Step-by-Step Guide

⭐ Rubric

Criteria	3 Stars ⭐⭐⭐	2 Stars ⭐⭐	1 Star ⭐
Ideas	Every step is clear with an example	Steps are mostly clear	Missing steps or confusing
Organization	Numbered steps in the right order	Mostly in order	Steps out of order
Voice	Encouraging and clear - like a great teacher!	Mostly clear	Hard to follow

✅ Self-Check

I explained what long division is. I have at least 4 numbered steps. I included a worked example (like 84 ÷ 4). I explained how to check the answer. I used simple words a beginner would understand. I read it out loud and it makes sense.