#RA-2131Read AloudCore & AcademicMedium
Head Lice
Official Question Material
Prep: 30-40 Seconds
Anew analysis of lice genetic diversity suggests that lice came to the Americas twice -- once during the first wave of human migration across the Bering Strait, and again during European colonization. Marina Ascunce, currently at the USDA ARS, and colleagues, report these findings in a new study published November 8 in the open access journal plus one.
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Pearson Official Scoring Guide for Read Aloud
Scored Enabling Skills
- Reading (Content)
- Speaking (Oral Fluency & Pronunciation)
Timing Standard
Response Window: 35-40 Seconds
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