About the ELA4 Test
What is the "ELA 4"?
The "ELA 4" is the English Language Arts Test given by New York
State Education Department to 4th grade students as a part of the
requirement needed for promotion to the 5th grade.
When is the ELA 4 given?
The ELA is given in the winter of the fourth grade (late January
or early February), depending on state guidelines and your school
district's calendar. Please ask your child's teacher for exact
dates and times of the exam.
What Sections comprise the ELA 4 exam?
The exam is divided into four sections given over a period of three days:
DAY 1
Session 1 - 45 minutes
Multiple Choice:
- Read five to six selections
- Answer 28 questions
DAY 2
Session 2, Part 1 - 30 minutes
Listening:
- Two short answers
- One long response
Session 2, Part 2 - 30 minutes
Writing:
- Write a story, letter, journal entry, article, or essay
DAY 3
Session 3 - 60 minutes
Reading and Writing:
Read two selections
- Write one to two short answers based on the first selection
- Write one to two short answers based on the second selection
- Write a long response based on both selections
