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Key Facts: OSAS ELA Grade 5 Exam
ODE
Administering agency
Oregon Department of Education
Smarter Balanced
Assessment system
ODE ELA Assessment page
Reading/Writing/Listening/Research
ELA claims
OSAS ELA Claims, Targets, and Standards Alignment
Reading 11-12 / Writing 9 / Listening 4 / Research 4
Official item counts
2025-26 OSAS ELA Summative Test Blueprint
Levels 1-4; 3-4 proficient
Performance levels
ODE Achievement Standards
Practise for the OSAS Grade 5 ELA test with 100 free questions spread across the four official claims — Reading, Writing, Listening and Research. The real test uses a CAT and a Performance Task; this English-language MCQ bank is a study aid, not an official form.
Sample OSAS ELA Grade 5 Practice Questions
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1Read the passage below before answering the question. The Tide Pool Discovery (1) Lena crouched on the slippery rocks at Yaquina Bay and peered into a shallow pool. Sunlight sparkled on the water, and tiny green anemones waved their soft tentacles like fingers reaching for food. (2) A purple sea star clung to the far wall of the pool, its arms slowly curling around a mussel. Lena held her breath and watched. She had read that sea stars can pull open shells with their tube feet, but she had never seen it happen. (3) 'Don't touch it,' her older brother Marco warned from behind her. 'They're more fragile than they look.' Which sentence from the passage best shows that Lena is seeing something new to her?
2Refer to the passage 'The Tide Pool Discovery' from Question 1. What can the reader infer about Marco based on his warning?
3Read the passage below before answering the question. The Garden Project (1) Every Saturday, Devon helped his grandmother tend the community garden in their Salem neighborhood. One morning, he noticed the tomato plants in Plot 4 were drooping and yellow while the ones in Plot 9 stood tall and green. (2) 'Why are those sad?' Devon asked, pointing. (3) His grandmother knelt beside him. 'Soil, water, and sunlight, Devon. Every plant needs the right balance. We've been giving Plot 4 too much water and not enough sun.' (4) Together they transplanted the tomatoes to a sunnier spot and cut back the watering schedule. Within two weeks, the plants stood tall and green, and Devon grinned every time he walked past. Which statement best expresses the theme of the passage?
4Refer to the passage 'The Garden Project' from Question 3. Which sentence is the best summary of the story?
5Read the passage below before answering the question. The Science Fair Partners (1) Priya liked to plan everything weeks ahead. Her partner, Jonah, preferred to build first and worry about the display board later. (2) When their teacher assigned a project on beaver dams, Priya made a checklist and labeled each step with a due date. Jonah grabbed popsicle sticks and glue and started building a model dam before reading the directions. (3) By the third day, Jonah's model kept collapsing. Priya's checklist sat untouched. Their teacher sat them down and said, 'You each have a strength. Use them together.' (4) Priya reorganized the steps into a clear plan, and Jonah followed her plan while building. On fair day, their model stood strong, and their board was neat and complete. How are Priya and Jonah most alike in the passage?
6Refer to the passage 'The Science Fair Partners' from Question 5. How does the classroom setting most affect the story?
7Read the passage below before answering the question. The Long Hike (1) I pulled my jacket tighter as the wind swept across the Cascade Mountain trail. My friend Tomas hurried ahead, his boots crunching on the gravel path. (2) 'Come on, slowpoke!' he called over his shoulder. (3) I wanted to complain that my legs were shorter, but I swallowed my words and picked up my pace. The view from the top would be worth it, I told myself. From which point of view is this story told?
8Refer to the passage 'The Tide Pool Discovery' from Question 1. Which sentence from the passage contains a simile?
9Read the sentence below. 'The classroom was a beehive the morning of the science fair.' What does the metaphor suggest about the classroom?
10Read the sentence below. 'The wind whispered through the Douglas fir trees.' Which figure of speech is used in this sentence?
About the OSAS ELA Grade 5 Exam
The OSAS Grade 5 English Language Arts assessment measures student proficiency against the Oregon K-12 English Language Arts and Literacy Standards. It is reported in four claims — Reading, Writing, Listening, and Research — through a Smarter Balanced computer-adaptive test and a Performance Task.
Assessment
Online Smarter Balanced assessment with two components: a Computer Adaptive Test (CAT) of selected-response and technology-enhanced items, and a Performance Task (PT) with a research item and a full extended write scored on Organization/Purpose, Evidence/Elaboration, and Conventions. The 2025-26 OSAS ELA blueprint specifies 24-25 machine-scored CAT items (Reading 11-12, Writing 6, Listening 4, Research 3) plus a Performance Task containing one research item and one full write scored on three traits. ODE notes that the item counts are not the same as the claim score weighting, which it does not publish.
Time Limit
Untimed; most students complete the CAT and Performance Task in roughly 3 hours
Passing Score
No pass/fail mark. Results are reported on four achievement levels (Levels 1-4); Levels 3 and 4 are considered proficient.
Exam Fee
No fee to students (Oregon Department of Education (ODE); ELA assessment delivered as part of the Smarter Balanced Assessment Consortium)
OSAS ELA Grade 5 Exam Content Outline
Reading
Reading closely and analytically to comprehend increasingly complex literary and informational texts; citing textual evidence and determining central ideas.
Writing
Producing effective writing for a range of purposes and audiences; organization, evidence and elaboration, and conventions.
Listening
Interpreting and using information delivered orally across diverse media and formats.
Research
Engaging in research and inquiry: interpreting and integrating information, analyzing sources, and using evidence.
How to Pass the OSAS ELA Grade 5 Exam
What You Need to Know
- Passing score: No pass/fail mark. Results are reported on four achievement levels (Levels 1-4); Levels 3 and 4 are considered proficient.
- Assessment: Online Smarter Balanced assessment with two components: a Computer Adaptive Test (CAT) of selected-response and technology-enhanced items, and a Performance Task (PT) with a research item and a full extended write scored on Organization/Purpose, Evidence/Elaboration, and Conventions. The 2025-26 OSAS ELA blueprint specifies 24-25 machine-scored CAT items (Reading 11-12, Writing 6, Listening 4, Research 3) plus a Performance Task containing one research item and one full write scored on three traits. ODE notes that the item counts are not the same as the claim score weighting, which it does not publish.
- Time limit: Untimed; most students complete the CAT and Performance Task in roughly 3 hours
- Exam fee: No fee to students
Keys to Passing
- Work through all 100 available questions
- Review every answer and explanation
- Track weak areas and revisit them
- Use our AI tutor for tough concepts
OSAS ELA Grade 5 Study Tips from Top Performers
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the OSAS Grade 5 ELA test cover?
It measures four claims: Reading (literary and informational text), Writing, Listening, and Research. The 2025-26 ODE blueprint sets the official item counts at Reading 11-12, Writing 9, Listening 4 and Research 4; ODE does not publish claim score weights.
Is the OSAS Grade 5 ELA test all multiple choice?
No. The official test combines a computer-adaptive test of selected-response and technology-enhanced items with a Performance Task that includes a full extended write. The 100 questions on this page are a four-option MCQ study adaptation and do not simulate the official item types.
Is there a passing score?
No. Results are reported on four achievement levels (Levels 1-4); Levels 3 and 4 are considered proficient.
Is the Grade 5 ELA test available in Spanish?
No. OSAS ELA is an English literacy assessment and is delivered only in English. OSAS Mathematics and Science offer a Spanish/English toggle.
When is the test given?
Each spring. For 2026-27 the Grades 3-8 ELA and Mathematics window runs March 30, 2027 through June 11, 2027.