#RA-2507Read AloudCore & AcademicHard
Digging
Official Question Material
Prep: 30-40 Seconds
The process of researching and securing a dig site can take years. Digging is the fieldwork of archaeology. On occasion, archaeologists might need to move the earth with bulldozers and backhoes. Usually, however, archaeologists use tools such as brushes, hand shovels, and even toothbrushes to scrape away the earth around artefacts.
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Pearson Official Scoring Guide for Read Aloud
Scored Enabling Skills
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Timing Standard
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