#RA-2272Read AloudCore & AcademicMedium

Black Bears

Official Question Material
Prep: 30-40 Seconds

Whereas black bears climb trees throughout their lives, brown bears stop doing this when they grow up. The two species are crafty omnivores who will eat a wide range of plant and animal matter. Sometimes this means competing for the same resources; British Columbian salmon are hunted by black and brown bears alike.

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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

💡 Examiner Strategy & Pro Tip:Keep a continuous rhythm. Never stop to correct mistakes or repeat words; pausing hurts fluency more than minor mispronunciations.