#RA-3461Read AloudCore & AcademicHard
Long-Distance Fliers
Official Question Material
Prep: 30-40 Seconds
The researchers think that long distance fliers such as the American Golden Plover and the white rumped sandpiper picked up spores while lining their nests. Then when the birds arrive in new places they moult, leaving behind the feathers and their precious cargo to start growing again at the other end of the world.
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Pearson Official Scoring Guide for Read Aloud
Scored Enabling Skills
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Timing Standard
Response Window: 35-40 Seconds
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