Praxis 5039 Digital Study Guide

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Vidhya
Helpful Beyond the Exam

I found the preparation and requirements for the ELA exam to be quite challenging. This book provides a wealth of useful information that has helped me feel better prepared. I also plan to refer to it in the future when creating lesson plans, making it a valuable resource beyond the exam!

Thank you, Vidhya, for your kind words. We're glad the Praxis 5039 Study Guide has been helpful for your exam preparation and future planning. Best of luck on your teaching journey.

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Madison
Amazing

This is the best prep book I’ve used so far. It was definitely worth my time and money, and I learned a lot from both the content and the videos online!

Thank you for the positive feedback. It’s wonderful to hear the content and videos were helpful for your studies.

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Hailey N.

The examples helped me understand how questions are framed on the exam. It was a very useful resource during my prep

We appreciate you sharing this. It’s great to hear the examples supported your preparation. Thank you for the ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ review.

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Marjorie S.

The content explanations and examples made reviewing much easier than when I didn’t have this book. It really made a HUGE difference in my preparation. Glad someone recommended this to me

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Lia Duplechain
Praxis 5039

Unfortunately I had to reschedule since my computer wasn’t working, or so I thought. Later in the day I realized there was a sticker still covering the webcam lens. I felt so foolish. However, I feel confident that I could get the ten points I need to pass from the first time I took the test.

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Kimberly Taliaferro
Before the test: Ok; after taking it: not Ok

While I was immersed in your study guide with sample questions and practice test, and following your instructions, I was impressed with the improvement I made between taking the pretest and taking consecutive tests. However, after taking my official Praxis test, I found that very few of the questions on your study guide had prepared me for the actual test. I was very disappointed to be sitting in the testing center (in fact, I wanted to cry), and looking at screen after screen of questions that were NOTHING like the ones in your study guide. There was almost zero content that I recognized from any of the study guides that I purchased, not just yours. For example, there were several questions that asked about "fish bowl" strategies; I have never heard of that, so I was forced to guess at ALL of them. The advice for working backwards from the questions was not helpful either, since they were not formatted in such a way that it was a feasible plan.
Still, the ets.org website received similar feedback, as their study guides were equally ineffective. I am disappointed in all of the study-guides that I paid for because they were completely useless, a huge waste of time and money.

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Karen Patterson
5039

I passed 5038 with a 173 the first time using the 5039 study guide. Purchase with confidence. Best study guide available.

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Carolyn Rush
Most helpful study guide by far!!

I have recently used three other study guide resources. Dr. jaspers Praxis 5039 for language arts content and analysis will help you more than any of the resources that I have found. Very detailed content and standards met. Very informative for the exam as well I can’t help but to sing the praises of this guide!

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Rebecca Quade
Praxis 5039

The information is great I’m learning a lot

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Nobi Wells

Excellent book

Frequently Asked Questions

The main difference between Praxis 5038 (English Language Arts: Content Knowledge) and Praxis 5039 (English Language Arts: Content and Analysis) is the test format.

Praxis 5038 consists entirely of selected-response (multiple-choice) questions. It assesses content knowledge in reading, language use and vocabulary, and writing, speaking, and listening.

Praxis 5039 includes both selected-response questions and constructed-response (written) questions. In addition to content knowledge, it requires written analysis. The selected-response section counts for 75% of the total score, and the constructed-response section counts for 25%.

If your state requires a writing or analysis component, you will need to take Praxis 5039.

The Praxis 5039 (English Language Arts: Content and Analysis) exam measures whether prospective secondary English teachers have both the content knowledge and analytical writing skills needed to teach English language arts.

The test is computer-delivered and consists of 130 selected-response questions and 2 constructed-response (written) questions. It is completed in 3 hours: 150 minutes for the selected-response section and 30 minutes for the constructed-response section.

The exam assesses three main content areas:

  • Reading
  • Language Use and Vocabulary
  • Writing, Speaking, and Listening

In addition to multiple-choice questions, the constructed-response section requires you to analyze texts and demonstrate clear, organized written communication.

Most states require a scaled score between 150 and 160, but requirements differ depending on your state’s certification standards. Praxis scores are reported as scaled scores. A scaled score adjusts for slight differences in difficulty between test versions, ensuring fairness across administrations. Because of this scaling process, the number of questions you answer correctly does not directly equal your final reported score.

Always check your state’s Department of Education website to confirm the exact passing score you need. You can access information on passing scores by state on the ETS website.

The Praxis 5039 is generally considered moderately challenging because it assesses both deep content knowledge and analytical writing ability.

Many candidates find it demanding because:

  • It requires strong literary and informational text analysis.
  • It tests detailed knowledge of grammar, rhetoric, and language conventions.
  • The constructed-response section requires clear, organized written analysis under time constraints.
  • Time management is critical across both multiple-choice and written tasks.

Candidates with strong backgrounds in literature, composition, and textual analysis typically perform well. Focused preparation aligned with the official test blueprint and practice writing timed analytical responses greatly improve performance.