#RA-2577Read AloudCore & AcademicEasy
Mental Illness
Official Question Material
Prep: 30-40 Seconds
In the not so distant past, society shunned people with mental health conditions. Some people believed that evil spirits or divine retribution were responsible for mental illness. Although this way of thinking has been extricated from society in much of the world, it still casts a long shadow.
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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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