#RA-2119Read AloudCore & AcademicEasy
Hummingbird
Official Question Material
Prep: 30-40 Seconds
Most birds can bend their wings at the wrist, pulling arched wings close to their bodies to navigate their way through dense vegetation like branches. But hummingbird wings aren't as flexible. Because the wings stick straight out of the hummingbird's body, getting through tight spaces requires some tricky maneuvering.
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Pearson Official Scoring Guide for Read Aloud
Scored Enabling Skills
- Reading (Content)
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Timing Standard
Response Window: 35-40 Seconds
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