Praxis Subject Assessment: Middle School English Language Arts (5047)

The Middle School English Language Arts test measures whether prospective middle school English language arts teachers have the knowledge, skills, and abilities believed necessary for competent professional practice. The test is aligned to the Common Core State Standards (CCSS) for English Language Arts and informed by the Early Adolescence/English Language Arts Standards from the National Board for Professional Teaching Standards (NBPTS) and by the Standards for Initial Preparation of Teachers of Secondary English Language Arts, developed by the National Council of Teachers of English (NCTE) and the Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP). It measures examinees' skills and knowledge of concepts relevant to four content categories: reading, including the study of literature (e.g., stories, drama, and poetry) and informational texts (e.g., essays, biographies, and speeches); use of the English language, including conventions of standard English and vocabulary development; writing, speaking, and listening; and English language arts instruction.