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2026 Statistics

Key Facts: SK SSA ELA 4 Exam

May/June 2025–26

Classroom engagements for ELA 4 (end of May / beginning of June)

Saskatchewan Student Assessment Program schedule

2026–27

Planned field test year for ELA 4

Saskatchewan Student Assessment Program schedule

2027–28

ELA 4 implementation with results returned

Saskatchewan Student Assessment Program schedule

2028–29

Full SSA program implementation including ELA 4

Saskatchewan Student Assessment Program schedule

~120 minutes

Two sittings, online delivery

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No fee

Publicly funded provincial classroom assessment

Saskatchewan Ministry of Education

Not published

Official item count is not publicly fixed

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MCQ adaptation

This bank does not replace official writing constructed response

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A free Saskatchewan Grade 4 ELA provincial assessment (phased in through 2028–29) with online closed-response reading and constructed-response writing. This bank is an English MCQ study aid, not the secure provincial form or a writing-task substitute.

Sample SK SSA ELA 4 Practice Questions

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1Read the passage. Maya zipped her jacket and stepped onto the frosty prairie path. Crow footprints dotted the snow like tiny arrows pointing toward the school. "First day after the break," she whispered, smiling. What season is it most likely in this passage?
A.Spring planting season
B.A cold winter day
C.A hot summer afternoon
D.A rainy autumn evening
Explanation: Frosty path, snow, and a zipped jacket are winter clues. The crow footprints in the snow also support a cold winter setting.
2Read the passage. Leo checked his backpack twice: lunch, sketchbook, and the library book about northern lights. The bus hissed to a stop. He waved to his kokum on the porch before climbing aboard. What does Leo do just before he gets on the bus?
A.He reads about northern lights.
B.He waves to his kokum.
C.He opens his lunch.
D.He draws in his sketchbook.
Explanation: The last action before climbing aboard is waving to his kokum on the porch.
3Read the passage. Beavers slap their tails on the water to warn others of danger. Their flat tails also help them steer while swimming and store fat for cold months. According to the passage, why do beavers slap their tails on the water?
A.To store fat for winter
B.To build a dam faster
C.To warn others of danger
D.To catch fish for food
Explanation: The first sentence states the purpose directly: beavers slap their tails to warn others of danger.
4Read the poem. Prairie wind, / soft then strong, / hums a dusty song / all day long. Which word best describes the sound of the wind in the poem?
A.Silent
B.Humming
C.Splashing
D.Crackling
Explanation: The poem says the wind "hums a dusty song," so humming is the sound described.
5Read the passage. Samira's class planted milkweed by the school fence. "Monarch butterflies need these plants," their teacher explained. By September, orange wings fluttered over the leaves. What is the main idea of this passage?
A.Teachers enjoy gardening after school.
B.Milkweed helps monarch butterflies, and the class's planting brought butterflies.
C.September is the best month for recess.
D.Fences keep butterflies away from schools.
Explanation: The passage connects planting milkweed for monarchs with butterflies appearing later.
6Read the passage. "I can't find my recorder," Noah muttered, dumping papers onto the floor. His sister pointed to the shelf. "Try looking with your eyes, not your elbows," she teased. How does Noah most likely feel at the beginning?
A.Calm and patient
B.Frustrated and rushed
C.Proud and confident
D.Bored and sleepy
Explanation: Noah mutters while dumping papers onto the floor, which shows frustration and a hurried search rather than calm, proud, or sleepy behaviour.
7Read the passage. The Métis jigging club practiced every Tuesday. Ava watched the fancy footwork, then tried the steps slowly. By the third week, she could keep the beat without looking at her feet. What change happens for Ava over three weeks?
A.She stops attending practice.
B.She becomes more skilled at jigging.
C.She teaches the whole club.
D.She chooses a different dance.
Explanation: She moves from watching and trying slowly to keeping the beat without looking, which shows skill growth.
8Read the directions. 1. Wash your hands. 2. Measure one cup of flour. 3. Crack two eggs into a bowl. 4. Mix until smooth. What should you do right after measuring the flour?
A.Wash your hands
B.Mix until smooth
C.Crack two eggs into a bowl
D.Add sugar
Explanation: Step 3 follows step 2, so after measuring flour you crack two eggs into a bowl.
9Read the passage. Owls can turn their heads much farther than people can. Soft feathers help them fly almost silently while hunting at night. Which detail supports the idea that owls are good night hunters?
A.They live in many countries.
B.Soft feathers help them fly almost silently.
C.They have round eyes.
D.People cannot turn their heads as far.
Explanation: Silent flight helps owls sneak up on prey at night, which directly supports hunting skill.
10Read the passage. Jordan left a note: "Dear Mom, I walked Bella. Her bowl is full. Love, Jordan." What is the purpose of Jordan's note?
A.To tell a scary story
B.To inform Mom about completed chores
C.To invite Mom to a party
D.To ask for a new pet
Explanation: The note reports walking Bella and filling her bowl—information about chores done.

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