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Key Facts: LEAP 2025 ELA Grade 5 Exam
LEAP 2025 ELA Grade 5 is Louisiana's mandatory end-of-year statewide English Language Arts assessment.
The test measures student mastery of the Grade 5 Louisiana Student Standards for ELA.
Administered online via DRC INSIGHT across Louisiana school districts in the spring.
Features three main test units focusing on Literary Analysis, Research Simulation, and Narrative Writing.
Student achievement is categorized into 5 levels: Unsatisfactory, Approaching Basic, Basic, Mastery, and Advanced.
Mastery or Advanced demonstrates that the student is fully prepared for Grade 6 work.
Assessment includes passage-based reading comprehension, vocabulary, and language mechanics.
Practice questions on OpenExamPrep offer 100 free multiple-choice study items covering topics from LDOE standards.
LEAP 2025 Grade 5 ELA is Louisiana's spring computer-based assessment measuring Grade 5 ELA standards across reading literature, informational text, vocabulary, and writing conventions. Performance is reported across five levels, with Mastery or Advanced reflecting grade-level proficiency.
Sample LEAP 2025 ELA Grade 5 Practice Questions
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1[Passage A: Literary Narrative] The Cypress Bayou Discovery Deep in the heart of Louisiana’s Atchafalaya Basin, fifth-grader Leo navigated his wooden skiff through the quiet, moss-draped cypress trees. Beside him sat his cousin Maya, adjusting her camera lens to capture the morning light filtering through the canopy. Suddenly, Maya pointed toward a hollow cypress trunk jutting out of the dark water. Inside the hollow lay a rusted metal box sealed with a brass latch. Carefully prying it open, they discovered an oilcloth-wrapped journal dated 1912, written by a cypress logger named Captain Thomas Duval. The pages detailed how the rivermen navigated annual spring floods while preserving the ancient cypress grove they called "Grandfather Tree." Reading the final entry, Leo realized that their grandfather’s stories about the protective logger guild were not mere legends, but historical truth. Based on Passage A, what physical item do Leo and Maya find inside the hollow cypress trunk?
2[Passage A: Literary Narrative] The Cypress Bayou Discovery Deep in the heart of Louisiana’s Atchafalaya Basin, fifth-grader Leo navigated his wooden skiff through the quiet, moss-draped cypress trees. Beside him sat his cousin Maya, adjusting her camera lens to capture the morning light filtering through the canopy. Suddenly, Maya pointed toward a hollow cypress trunk jutting out of the dark water. Inside the hollow lay a rusted metal box sealed with a brass latch. Carefully prying it open, they discovered an oilcloth-wrapped journal dated 1912, written by a cypress logger named Captain Thomas Duval. The pages detailed how the rivermen navigated annual spring floods while preserving the ancient cypress grove they called "Grandfather Tree." Reading the final entry, Leo realized that their grandfather’s stories about the protective logger guild were not mere legends, but historical truth. According to Passage A, in what year was Captain Thomas Duval's journal written?
3[Passage A: Literary Narrative] The Cypress Bayou Discovery Deep in the heart of Louisiana’s Atchafalaya Basin, fifth-grader Leo navigated his wooden skiff through the quiet, moss-draped cypress trees. Beside him sat his cousin Maya, adjusting her camera lens to capture the morning light filtering through the canopy. Suddenly, Maya pointed toward a hollow cypress trunk jutting out of the dark water. Inside the hollow lay a rusted metal box sealed with a brass latch. Carefully prying it open, they discovered an oilcloth-wrapped journal dated 1912, written by a cypress logger named Captain Thomas Duval. The pages detailed how the rivermen navigated annual spring floods while preserving the ancient cypress grove they called "Grandfather Tree." Reading the final entry, Leo realized that their grandfather’s stories about the protective logger guild were not mere legends, but historical truth. Which statement best expresses the main theme of Passage A?
4[Passage A: Literary Narrative] The Cypress Bayou Discovery Deep in the heart of Louisiana’s Atchafalaya Basin, fifth-grader Leo navigated his wooden skiff through the quiet, moss-draped cypress trees. Beside him sat his cousin Maya, adjusting her camera lens to capture the morning light filtering through the canopy. Suddenly, Maya pointed toward a hollow cypress trunk jutting out of the dark water. Inside the hollow lay a rusted metal box sealed with a brass latch. Carefully prying it open, they discovered an oilcloth-wrapped journal dated 1912, written by a cypress logger named Captain Thomas Duval. The pages detailed how the rivermen navigated annual spring floods while preserving the ancient cypress grove they called "Grandfather Tree." Reading the final entry, Leo realized that their grandfather’s stories about the protective logger guild were not mere legends, but historical truth. How does Maya contribute to the discovery in Passage A?
5[Passage A: Literary Narrative] The Cypress Bayou Discovery Deep in the heart of Louisiana’s Atchafalaya Basin, fifth-grader Leo navigated his wooden skiff through the quiet, moss-draped cypress trees. Beside him sat his cousin Maya, adjusting her camera lens to capture the morning light filtering through the canopy. Suddenly, Maya pointed toward a hollow cypress trunk jutting out of the dark water. Inside the hollow lay a rusted metal box sealed with a brass latch. Carefully prying it open, they discovered an oilcloth-wrapped journal dated 1912, written by a cypress logger named Captain Thomas Duval. The pages detailed how the rivermen navigated annual spring floods while preserving the ancient cypress grove they called "Grandfather Tree." Reading the final entry, Leo realized that their grandfather’s stories about the protective logger guild were not mere legends, but historical truth. What imagery does the author create with the phrase 'quiet, moss-draped cypress trees' in Passage A?
6[Passage B: Poetry] The Mississippi at Dusk The river rolls in liquid brown, Beneath the setting summer sun, Past silent woods and busy town, Before the long day’s work is done. A towboat blows its muffled horn, And echoes bounce off cypress knees; The cooling gulf-wind, newly born, Rustles through live-oak trees. The heron dips its grey-feathered wing, To snatch a minnow from the tide; While shadows stretch and crickets sing, Across the levees broad and wide. O mighty stream, forever old, Yet carrying the future on your breast, You paint the night in liquid gold, And guide the weary boat to rest. According to Passage B, what does the heron do in the third stanza?
7[Passage B: Poetry] The Mississippi at Dusk The river rolls in liquid brown, Beneath the setting summer sun, Past silent woods and busy town, Before the long day’s work is done. A towboat blows its muffled horn, And echoes bounce off cypress knees; The cooling gulf-wind, newly born, Rustles through live-oak trees. The heron dips its grey-feathered wing, To snatch a minnow from the tide; While shadows stretch and crickets sing, Across the levees broad and wide. O mighty stream, forever old, Yet carrying the future on your breast, You paint the night in liquid gold, And guide the weary boat to rest. How many stanzas make up the poem 'The Mississippi at Dusk' in Passage B?
8[Passage B: Poetry] The Mississippi at Dusk The river rolls in liquid brown, Beneath the setting summer sun, Past silent woods and busy town, Before the long day’s work is done. A towboat blows its muffled horn, And echoes bounce off cypress knees; The cooling gulf-wind, newly born, Rustles through live-oak trees. The heron dips its grey-feathered wing, To snatch a minnow from the tide; While shadows stretch and crickets sing, Across the levees broad and wide. O mighty stream, forever old, Yet carrying the future on your breast, You paint the night in liquid gold, And guide the weary boat to rest. In Passage B, what figure of speech is used in the line 'You paint the night in liquid gold'?
9[Passage C: Drama] The School Science Fair Dilemma Setting: The Oakridge Elementary media center. Marcus and Chloe sit at a table covered with poster board, wire coils, and a non-functioning solar cell. MARCUS: (Sighs, resting head in hands) "It’s no use, Chloe. We’ve rebuilt the copper coil three times, and the multimeter still reads zero volts. The fair starts tomorrow morning!" CHLOE: (Frowning, inspecting the circuit with a magnifying glass) "Don't give up yet, Marcus. Look closer at the wire terminal. The insulation wasn't stripped off the ends completely! The plastic coating is blocking the electrical current." MR. THIBODEAUX: (Approaching table with a smile) "Remember, young engineers, failure isn't the opposite of success—it's part of the process. Identifying why something doesn't work is half the scientific discovery." MARCUS: (Eyes lighting up) "Chloe, hand me the wire strippers! If we clean the copper ends and re-clamp the terminals, the current should flow straight to the LED bulb!" In Passage C, what specific flaw prevents the solar circuit from powering the LED bulb?
10[Passage C: Drama] The School Science Fair Dilemma Setting: The Oakridge Elementary media center. Marcus and Chloe sit at a table covered with poster board, wire coils, and a non-functioning solar cell. MARCUS: (Sighs, resting head in hands) "It’s no use, Chloe. We’ve rebuilt the copper coil three times, and the multimeter still reads zero volts. The fair starts tomorrow morning!" CHLOE: (Frowning, inspecting the circuit with a magnifying glass) "Don't give up yet, Marcus. Look closer at the wire terminal. The insulation wasn't stripped off the ends completely! The plastic coating is blocking the electrical current." MR. THIBODEAUX: (Approaching table with a smile) "Remember, young engineers, failure isn't the opposite of success—it's part of the process. Identifying why something doesn't work is half the scientific discovery." MARCUS: (Eyes lighting up) "Chloe, hand me the wire strippers! If we clean the copper ends and re-clamp the terminals, the current should flow straight to the LED bulb!" What is the setting of the drama in Passage C?
About the LEAP 2025 ELA Grade 5 Exam
The LEAP 2025 Grade 5 English Language Arts assessment is Louisiana's statewide criterion-referenced test designed to measure student mastery of the Grade 5 Louisiana Student Standards for ELA. Administered via the DRC INSIGHT online platform in the spring, the assessment evaluates reading comprehension across literary and informational texts, vocabulary in context, writing conventions, and text-dependent writing skills. OpenExamPrep provides 100 independent multiple-choice practice questions with detailed explanations to help students, parents, and educators review key skills.
Exam sponsor: Louisiana Department of Education (LDOE) with DRC (Data Recognition Corporation). The requirements and fees below concern the certification or admission exam, separate from our free practice resources.
Assessment
Question count not published by the exam provider
Time Limit
About 4 hours total student testing time across multiple sessions.
Passing Score
LEAP 2025 performance levels: Unsatisfactory, Approaching Basic, Basic, Mastery, Advanced. Mastery or Advanced indicates readiness for the next grade.
Exam / Certification Fees
Free for Louisiana public school students; state-required assessment administered at no cost to families.
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Our practice resources: topics covered
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Reading Literature
Analysis of narrative stories, poetry, and drama focusing on theme, character development, point of view, and text evidence.
Reading Informational Text
Comprehension of non-fiction articles, historical texts, and scientific explanations focusing on main ideas, text structures, and evidence.
Vocabulary
Grade-level vocabulary acquisition, context clues, figurative language, morphology, and reference materials.
Writing Conventions & Structure
Grammar, mechanics, sentence structure, editing, and evidence-based writing organization.
Preparing for the LEAP 2025 ELA Grade 5 Exam
What You Need to Know
- Passing score: LEAP 2025 performance levels: Unsatisfactory, Approaching Basic, Basic, Mastery, Advanced. Mastery or Advanced indicates readiness for the next grade.
- Assessment: Question count not published by the exam provider
- Time limit: About 4 hours total student testing time across multiple sessions.
- Exam / certification fees: Free for Louisiana public school students; state-required assessment administered at no cost to families. Official sources
Using Our Practice Resources
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LEAP 2025 ELA Grade 5: Suggested Study Strategy
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the LEAP 2025 Grade 5 ELA test?
LEAP 2025 Grade 5 ELA is Louisiana's annual statewide assessment administered to public school fifth graders to evaluate proficiency in the Louisiana Student Standards for English Language Arts.
Who administers the LEAP 2025 assessment?
The test is developed by the Louisiana Department of Education (LDOE) and administered online through Data Recognition Corporation (DRC) INSIGHT system.
What performance levels are used for LEAP 2025?
Student performance is reported in five levels: Unsatisfactory, Approaching Basic, Basic, Mastery, and Advanced. Achieving Mastery or Advanced indicates that a student has met grade-level expectations.
How long is the Grade 5 ELA assessment?
Testing takes approximately 4 hours total, typically divided into three timed sessions over multiple testing days during the spring administration window.
What item types appear on the official LEAP 2025 ELA test?
The official assessment includes evidence-based selected response (EBSR), multiple-select, technology-enhanced items (TEIs), and extended prose writing prompts. This practice set provides multiple-choice adaptations for accessible online study.
Is there a fee for students to take LEAP 2025?
No. LEAP 2025 is a state-mandated assessment provided for free to all eligible Louisiana public school students.
How can students best prepare for LEAP 2025 Grade 5 ELA?
Students should practice close reading of complex texts, cite passage evidence to support answers, expand grade-level vocabulary, and review core grammar and writing conventions.