Praxis 5047 at a glance: credential, format, time limit,
question count, calculator policy and how the outline compares to what is here.
Detail
Praxis 5047
In TeachDayOne
Credential
English (Grades 5–9)
Outline transcribed from the published Study Companion
Format
Selected-response plus constructed-response short essays
Selected-response plus constructed-response short essays
Time limit
2 hours 40 minutes
Untimed practice, plus a timed full-length run
Questions on the test
110
67 practice questions
Competencies
4 content areas
33 competencies, each with at least one question
Calculator
Not permitted
No calculator is used for grading
Delivery
Computer Delivered
Works in any browser, offline, on a phone
Aligned to the Common Core State Standards for English Language Arts and informed by the National Board for Professional Teaching Standards (Early Adolescence / English Language Arts) and by the Standards for Initial Preparation of Teachers of Secondary English Language Arts (NCTE and CAEP).
IReading50 questions · 46%
Knows the major works, authors, and contexts of United States, British, and World literature appropriate for adolescents
Understands the defining characteristics of literary genres (e.g., poetry, literary nonfiction, drama)
Knows the defining characteristics of major subgenres (e.g., sonnet, historical fiction, functional text)
Understands how literal and inferential interpretations of a literary text can be supported with textual evidence
Understands how a theme is developed within and across works from a wide variety of literary genres and other media
Understands how literary elements (e.g., characterization, setting, plot development) contribute to the meaning of a text
Understands how word choice (e.g., figurative, connotative, or informal language) contributes to the meaning and tone of a literary text
Understands how poetic devices and structure contribute to the meaning of a poem
Understands literacy skills to support active reading of a literary text (e.g., making predictions, making connections with the text, summarizing)
Understands how literal and inferential interpretations of an informational text can be supported with textual evidence
Knows a variety of organizational patterns that can be used to develop a central idea in an informational text
Understands how word choice (e.g., figurative, connotative, or technical language) contributes to the meaning and tone of an informational text
Understands methods that authors use to convey purpose and perspective in informational texts
IILanguage Use and Vocabulary16 questions · 11%
Understands the conventions of standard English grammar, usage, syntax, and mechanics (e.g., sentence types, verb tenses, punctuation)
Understands the use of affixes, context, and syntax to determine word meaning
Understands the use of print and digital reference materials to support correct language usage
Is familiar with variation in dialect and diction across regions, cultural groups, and time periods
IIIWriting, Speaking, and Listening26 questions · 18%
Understands the distinct characteristics of various types of writing (e.g., argumentative, informative/explanatory, narrative)
Understands that effective writing is appropriate to the task, purpose, and audience
Understands the characteristics of clear and coherent writing (e.g., development, organization, style)
Knows effective research practices, including evaluating the credibility of multiple print and digital sources, gathering relevant information, and citing sources accurately
Understands the effective delivery of a speech or presentation (e.g., eye contact, visual aids, tone)
Understands methods that authors use to appeal to a specific audience
Understands what constitutes an effective written argument with strong supporting evidence
IVEnglish Language Arts Instruction18 questions · 25%
Knows commonly used research-based approaches to supporting language acquisition and vocabulary development for diverse learners
Knows techniques for instructing students to participate productively in collaborative discussions (e.g., one-on-one, in groups, teacher-led) and listen actively
Knows techniques for instructing students to communicate effectively and appropriately using technological tools (e.g., presentation software, blogs, wikis)
Knows commonly used research-based approaches to grouping and differentiated instruction to meet specific instructional objectives in English Language Arts
Is familiar with approaches to choosing texts for students based on ability and interests
Understands commonly used research-based strategies for teaching adolescent reading (e.g., activating prior knowledge, modeling metacognitive practices)
Understands commonly used research-based approaches to teaching components of writing (e.g., explicit, systematic writing instruction, modeling)
Knows approaches to and purposes of formative and summative assessment of reading, writing, speaking, and listening (e.g., use of rubrics, conferencing techniques, providing useful feedback)
Knows effective approaches to incorporating student input into the design and use of English Language Arts curriculum and assessments
About the outline above. The content
categories and competency titles on this page are transcribed verbatim from
the official ETS Praxis Middle School English Language Arts Study Companion. Practice items
marked ETS in the app are also transcribed, with ETS's own answer
rationales.
What test day is actually like
If you have not sat a Middle School English Language Arts test before, the part that
unnerves people is usually not the content. It is not knowing what you are
walking into. Here is the actual shape of it.
110Questions
2 hours 40 minutesTime limit
Computer DeliveredDelivery
Not permittedCalculator
Selected-response plus constructed-response short essaysFormat
That works out to about 1 minute 27 seconds per question.It is the pacing, not the difficulty, that catches people out. Most
candidates lose marks by grinding one hard item and running out of time
on easy ones later. Answer the ones you know first, mark the rest, and
come back with whatever is left.
The content is split into 4 sections, weighted
like this:
Reading50 questions, 46% of the test
Language Use and Vocabulary16 questions, 11% of the test
Writing, Speaking, and Listening26 questions, 18% of the test
English Language Arts Instruction18 questions, 25% of the test
What TeachDayOne gives you for 5047
67 practice questions covering every competency on the outline, with explanations for right and wrong answers.
A worked curriculum for all 33 competencies: key terms, worked examples, and the traps the exam is known for.
A self-test that reports accuracy per competency, not one opaque number.
Progress you can actually see, broken down by content category so you know what to study next.
Offline and mobile. Install to your home screen; it works without a connection.
Nothing to sign up for. No account, no advertising, and no premium tier to be moved to later.
How to actually study for this
The research on how people learn is consistent on one point: the method
that works best is the one that feels least like studying. It is also the one
anxious test-takers skip, which is why the practice here is built to be easy
to start and impossible to fail.
Do not just reread.Reading over material feels like studying and is the weakest use of your time. Recognition is not recall, and the exam asks you to recall.
Answer questions from memory, then check.Retrieval practice, meaning self-testing, is one of the best-evidenced study methods there is. It beats rereading, restudying, and rereading your notes.
Read the explanation either way.Right or wrong, the explanation is where the learning happens. Wrong answers especially: those are the ones you got lucky on.
Come back tomorrow.Spacing beats cramming. The same hour split across five days is worth more than five hours on one night.
Sit one timed run before test day.Full length, timed, no pausing. Pacing is a skill and it is learned by doing, not by thinking about doing.
One reassurance worth having. Practice questions in this app are not the
real exam, and your score on them is not your Praxis score. Use them to find
the competencies you do not know yet. That is the whole job.
Praxis 5047 Middle School English Language Arts: questions and answers
How many questions are on the Praxis Middle School English Language Arts (5047) exam?
The official test is 110 questions in 2 hours 40 minutes. Selected-response plus constructed-response short essays. It is computer delivered, and a calculator is not permitted. TeachDayOne is built against that exact structure.
How many free practice questions does TeachDayOne have for 5047?
67 questions for this exam: 0 transcribed from ETS and 67 written against the official content outline, every one labelled in the app so you always know which is which. All 33 competencies on the outline have at least one question.
What content does the Praxis 5047 exam cover?
It is divided into 4 content categories: Reading (46%), Language Use and Vocabulary (11%), Writing, Speaking, and Listening (18%), English Language Arts Instruction (25%). The full competency outline is listed on this page and is broken down, taught and quizzed inside the app.
Is TeachDayOne really free? Is there a paywall?
Yes, and permanently. There is no account, no trial, no card and no premium tier. Progress is stored in your own browser. Signing in is optional and only adds cross-device sync.
Is this official ETS material?
No. TeachDayOne is an independent project and is not affiliated with or endorsed by ETS. Some outline text and sample items are transcribed from the published ETS Study Companion, which is why the app labels them as coming from ETS. Buy the official Study Companion and the free practice test you receive with test registration straight from ETS if you want the authoritative version.
Can I use it offline or on my phone?
Yes. It installs to the home screen on iOS and Android and runs offline via a service worker. Progress lives in local storage, so there is nothing to sign into and nothing to lose if you clear the app.
Can I see how I am doing by competency?
Yes. The Progress tab breaks your accuracy down by competency and content category, so it is clear which part of the outline to study next rather than just your overall percentage.
Does it use AI, and do I need an API key?
Ms. Kaya is an optional in-app tutor that is scoped to whichever competency you are reading, so it answers against the real outline instead of generic study advice. It is entirely optional: every question, explanation and self-test works without it. Bring your own key if you want to use it.