New York State ELAP Plus

Build confidence for testing day! The New York State ELAP Plus booklets provide practice for similar item formats of the New York State Test so students can put test-taking anxiety behind them. Skills are directly aligned to the Performance Indicators and Literacy Competencies of the NYS English Language Arts Core Curriculum. Also available in a CD format with instant scoring and diagnostics.

Three forms are available for grades 3-8:

• Form A: Identify weak areas to help you assign the right skill-specific lessons from the New York State ELA, Second Edition or Empire State ELA instructional workbook.
• Form B: Measure progress after students have completed the workbook lessons.
• Form C: Provide extra practice at any time.

Forms A and B are set up in session booklets that mirror the New York State ELA Test:

• Grades 2, 3, 5, and 7: Each form includes two session booklets 
• Grades 4, 6, and 8: Each form includes three session booklets

Item formats are aligned to those on the New York State ELA Test, depending on grade level:

• multiple-choice
• short-response
• extended-response
• proofreading
• listening

Comprehensive Teacher's Guides include:

• Directions for administering the sessions
• Performance Indicators and Literacy Competencies of the NYS English Language Arts Core Curriculum
• Answer keys for the sessions
• Scoring rubrics
  • Reading/Listening
  • Writing mechanics
• Reproducibles:
  • Skill analysis chart
  • Proficiency chart

Click on the Preview Sample button(s) below to access interior pages or other program content. These files can be viewed with Adobe Acrobat Viewer, iTunes, or Windows Media Player.