{"id":21929,"date":"2016-03-31T21:02:27","date_gmt":"2016-03-31T21:02:27","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.mometrix.com\/academy\/?page_id=21929"},"modified":"2026-03-16T15:26:48","modified_gmt":"2026-03-16T20:26:48","slug":"english-language-arts-and-reading-4-8","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.mometrix.com\/academy\/texes\/english-language-arts-and-reading-4-8\/","title":{"rendered":"TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4-8 (217) Practice Test"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>The TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4-8 exam is an assessment test designed to test the knowledge of entry-level educators in the state of Texas.<\/p>\n<p>Click \u201cStart Test\u201d above to take a free TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4-8 practice test, and check out our premium-quality TExES test prep resources by clicking the links below!<\/p>\n<div class=\"buttonlinks\">\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.mometrix.com\/studyguides\/texes\/english-language-arts.htm\" class=\"class_names\" style=\"color:black;\" onclick=\"_paq.push(['trackEvent', 'Guide Button', 'Guide Click', 'TExESELAR7-12 Guide Click']);\">TExES Study Guide<\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.flashcardsecrets.com\/texes\/english-language-arts-and-reading.htm\" class=\"class_names\" style=\"color:black;\" onclick=\"_paq.push(['trackEvent', 'Flashcard Button', 'Flashcard Button Click', 'TExESELAR7-12 Flashcard Click']);\">TExES Flashcards<\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.mometrix.com\/academy\/texes\/\">Other TExES Exams<\/a>\n<\/div>\n<h2 class=\"pt-page\"><span id=\"Exam_Outline\" class=\"m-toc-anchor\"><\/span>Exam Outline<\/h2>\n<p>The TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4-8 exam contains 90 selected-response questions and one constructed-response question, and you will be given a time limit of 4 hours and 45 minutes.<\/p>\n<p>The exam is split into five domains:<\/p>\n<h3><span id=\"I_Foundations_of_Reading_(27%25)\" class=\"m-toc-anchor\"><\/span>I. Foundations of Reading (27%)<\/h3>\n<p>The questions in this domain assess your knowledge and skills in the following areas:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Foundations of teaching reading<\/li>\n<li>Foundational reading skills<\/li>\n<li>Word analysis skills<\/li>\n<li>Reading fluency<\/li>\n<li>Vocabulary development<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span id=\"II_Text_Comprehension_and_Analysis_(20%25)\" class=\"m-toc-anchor\"><\/span>II. Text Comprehension and Analysis (20%)<\/h3>\n<p>The questions in this domain assess your knowledge and skills in the following areas:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Reading comprehension and development<\/li>\n<li>Reading literary texts<\/li>\n<li>Reading informational and argumentative texts<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span id=\"III_Oral_and_Written_Communication_(20%25)\" class=\"m-toc-anchor\"><\/span>III. Oral and Written Communication (20%)<\/h3>\n<p>The questions in this domain assess your knowledge and skills in the following areas:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Composition<\/li>\n<li>Inquiry and research<\/li>\n<li>Listening and speaking<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span id=\"IV_Educating_All_Learners_and_Professional_Practice_(13%25)\" class=\"m-toc-anchor\"><\/span>IV. Educating All Learners and Professional Practice (13%)<\/h3>\n<p>The questions in this domain assess your knowledge and skills in the following areas:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Differentiation strategies in planning and practice<\/li>\n<li>Culturally responsive practices<\/li>\n<li>Data-driven practice<\/li>\n<li>Formal and informal assessments<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span id=\"V_Constructed_Response_(20%25)\" class=\"m-toc-anchor\"><\/span>V. Constructed Response (20%)<\/h3>\n<p>The question in this domain is the single constructed-response question. You will be asked to write a short essay describing the development of instruction that will help all students achieve a specific learning goal.<\/p>\n\n\t\t\t<div class=\"sg-box\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"sg-box-text\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"sg-box-title\">Check Out Mometrix's TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4-8 Study Guide<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t<p>Get practice questions, video tutorials, and detailed study lessons<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"sg-box-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mometrix.com\/studyguides\/texes\/english-language-arts.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Get Your Study Guide<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.mometrix.com\/studyguides\/texes\/english-language-arts.htm\">\n\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"184\" height=\"238\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mometrix.com\/academy\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/texeselar4-8.jpg\" alt=\" Study Guide\">\n\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n<h2 class=\"pt-page\"><span id=\"Exam_Registration\" class=\"m-toc-anchor\"><\/span>Exam Registration<\/h2>\n<p>To register for the exam, you must create an online NES account via their website. Once your account has been created, you can use it to register for the exam and schedule an exam date. When you register, you will need to pay the $136 examination fee.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"pt-page\"><span id=\"Test_Day\" class=\"m-toc-anchor\"><\/span>Test Day<\/h2>\n<p>On exam day, you should arrive at the testing center 30 minutes early on the day of your testing appointment. Upon arrival, you will be asked to sign in and provide at least one form of valid photo ID.<\/p>\n<p>After the check-in process is complete, you will be asked to leave all personal items (cell phone, wallet, keys, etc.) in a locker outside the testing area.<\/p>\n<p>Once you enter the testing room, you will be given a brief tutorial on the testing system before the exam begins.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"pt-page\"><span id=\"How_the_Exam_is_Scored\" class=\"m-toc-anchor\"><\/span>How the Exam is Scored<\/h2>\n<p>The TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4-8 exam is scored on a scale of 100-300.<\/p>\n<p>To pass the exam, your final scaled score must be 240 or higher.<\/p>\n\n\t\t\t<div class=\"sg-box\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"sg-box-text\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"sg-box-title\">Check Out Mometrix's TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4-8 Flashcards<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t<p>Get complex  subjects broken down into easily understandable concepts<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"sg-box-button blue-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.flashcardsecrets.com\/texes\/english-language-arts-and-reading.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Get Your Flashcards<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.flashcardsecrets.com\/texes\/english-language-arts-and-reading.htm\">\n\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"238\" height=\"184\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mometrix.com\/academy\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/texeselar4-8flash.jpg\" alt=\" Flashcards\">\n\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n<h2 class=\"pt-page\"><span id=\"FAQs\" class=\"m-toc-anchor\"><\/span>FAQs<\/h2>\n<div class=\"faq-list\">\n<div class=\"qa_wrap\">\n<div class=\"q_item text_bold\">\n<h4 class=\"letter\">Q<\/h4>\n<p style=\"line-height: unset;\">How many questions are on the TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4-8 exam?<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"a_item\">\n<h4 class=\"letter text_bold\">A<\/h4>\n<p>There are 90 selected-response questions and one constructed-response question on the exam.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"qa_wrap\">\n<div class=\"q_item text_bold\">\n<h4 class=\"letter\">Q<\/h4>\n<p style=\"line-height: unset;\">How long is the TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4-8 exam?<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"a_item\">\n<h4 class=\"letter text_bold\">A<\/h4>\n<p>The time limit for the exam is 4 hours and 45 minutes.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"qa_wrap\">\n<div class=\"q_item text_bold\">\n<h4 class=\"letter\">Q<\/h4>\n<p style=\"line-height: unset;\">What is the passing score for the TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4-8 exam?<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"a_item\">\n<h4 class=\"letter text_bold\">A<\/h4>\n<p>To pass the exam, you must achieve a minimum scaled score of 240.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"qa_wrap\">\n<div class=\"q_item text_bold\">\n<h4 class=\"letter\">Q<\/h4>\n<p style=\"line-height: unset;\">How much does the TExES English Language Arts and Reading 4-8 exam cost<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"a_item\">\n<h4 class=\"letter text_bold\">A<\/h4>\n<p>The examination fee is $136.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<p><div itemscope=\"\" itemprop=\"author\" itemtype=\"http:\/\/schema.org\/Person\" class=\"author-bio\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" itemprop=\"image\" class=\"author-image\" height=\"127\" width=\"127\" alt=\"Headshot of Mometrix associate Eric Richter.\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mometrix.com\/academy\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Eric-Richter-scaled.webp\"><div class=\"author-text\"><p class=\"author-name\">By <span itemprop=\"name\">Eric Richter<\/span><\/p><div class=\"author-desc\"><p>Eric is the Product Development Manager responsible for developing and updating the Mometrix Teacher Certification and K-12 products. 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