New York State ELAP Plus

Build confidence for testing day! The ELAP Plus booklets familiarize students with the presentation, length, and difficulty of the New York State Test so students can put test-taking anxiety behind them. Skills are directly aligned to the NYS Performance Indicators and Literacy Competencies.

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 or Empire State ELA instructional workbook.
  
• Form B: Measure progress after students have completed the workbook lessons.
• Form C (NEW!): 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
• editing and proofreading
• listening

Comprehensive Teacher's Guides include:

• Directions for administering the sessions
• Answer keys for the sessions
• Scoring rubrics
  • Reading/Listening
  • Writing mechanics
• Reproducibles:
  • Skill analysis chart
  • Proficiency chart
• New York State Performance Indicators for ELA
• New York State Literacy Competencies

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