First Grade ELA Placement Test

Looking for a simple, effective way to assess your incoming first graders’ English Language Arts skills? This First Grade ELA Placement Test is the perfect tool to help you identify students’ strengths and areas for growth right at the start of the school year!
 
Designed with both teachers and students in mind, this assessment covers key foundational ELA skills that are essential for success in first grade. Whether you're a classroom teacher, interventionist, or homeschool educator, this placement test will give you clear insight into where your learners are starting.
 
What’s Included:
Printable First Grade ELA Placement Test
Covers key areas:
Letter recognition
Letter sounds
Phonemic awareness
CVC word reading
Sentence comprehension
Beginning writing skills
Easy-to-use Teacher Recording Sheet
 
Perfect For:
Back-to-school assessments
RTI/MTSS data collection
Differentiating instruction
Identifying small groups
Homeschool evaluations
 
Why You’ll Love It:
No prep – just print and go!
Clear, student-friendly format
Helps guide instruction from day one
Aligns with common first grade ELA standards
 
Give your students the best start by understanding exactly where they are! This placement test makes it easy to gather the data you need to plan your instruction with confidence.