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OVERVIEW

The New York State English Language Arts test that used to be given in January each year, is now going to be implemented in May to all students in grades 3-8.  The test is used to assess student development in reading, writing, and listening.  The test is taken over a three day period.   It is a tool used to measure students' English Language Arts skills.  Every student in grade 6 must take this test;  It is required by the New York State Education Department.  The good news is that the best way to prepare for a test of this type is to read, read, and read some more. 

Dates of the NYS ELA Tests

Dates of Review Classes 

• (To be announced)
  

Supplies You Will Need 

• 2-3 #2 pencils

• highlighters

• you may chew gum

Book 1 Reading & Multiple Choice (55 minutes) 

In book one, you will read different types of text passages:  fiction, non-fiction, and poetry.  In this part of the test, you can read the questions before reading the passages.  It is a good idea to do that.  After reading each passage, you will go back and answer the multiple choice questions.  Apply your SQ4R knowledge and you will be successful. 

Book 2 Listening & Writing (45 minutes) 

In book two, you will listen to a passage.  The teacher will read the passage two times.  You will not be able to read the questions ahead of time.  It is better if you just listen and enjoy the passage the first time.  However, you can take notes at any time.  You will write 3 short answer responses (one is usually a graphic organizer) and 1 extended response.  Usually, the details in the short answer response are very helpful in writing the extended response.  You will be successful if you select specific details from the listening passage to answer the questions. 

Book 2 Reading & Writing (60 minutes)  

In book three, you will read two passages.  You will be able to read all the questions before reading, which will help you to pick out the key ideas.  After, you will answer 3 short answer responses (one is a graphic organizer or chart) and an extended response.  Usually, the details in the short answer response are very helpful in writing the extended response.  You must select details from BOTH passage to answer the questions in order to be successful.  Make sure you address all the tasks the question.

Tips for Taking the Test  

• Watch your time and pace yourself.

• Read the directions carefully and circle all the tasks.

• Read or listen to passages carefully

• Unless you are 100% sure a multiple-choice answer is wrong, do NOT change it.

• Use many relevant details to support your writing.

• When you are done, go back and make sure you answered all the questions.

• VERY IMPORTANT: Your brain is sharper if you have lots of rest.  

• Eat a high-protein breakfast (Research suggests that students who eat breakfast are more successful academically than those who do not each breakfast.)

• Relax.  You know everything you need to be successful.

• If you feel yourself experiencing test anxiety, take a deep breath and remind yourself to relax because you know everything and then some to pass this test.

Texas ELA Test--2003 (grade 6)
Take the online line version of the Texas ELA test to see how well you are doing at reading and comprehsion (multiple choice).

Texas ELA Test-April 009 (grade 6)
This is another ELA Reading Comprehension test you can practice with online.

Texas ELA Tests Reading M/C
Printable versions of the online interactive tests.

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