Grade 1 English SOL Study Guide

Foundations for Reading

• 1.FFR.2 — Develop phonemic awareness by identifying, blending, and segmenting phonemes in words.
• 1.FFR.3 — Apply phonetic principles to decode and encode words, including multisyllabic words and high-frequency words.

Developing Skilled Readers and Building Reading Stamina

• 1.DSR — Build comprehension skills by reading and listening to complex, content-rich texts with fluency and evidence-based responses.

Reading and Vocabulary

• 1.RV.1 — Develop vocabulary and word knowledge through context, relationships, and reference materials.

Reading Literary Text

• 1.RL.1 — Demonstrate comprehension of literary texts by identifying key ideas, plot details, and story elements.
• 1.RL.3 — Integrate concepts from literary texts by making connections and comparisons between story elements.

Reading Informational Text

• 1.RI.1 — Demonstrate comprehension of informational texts by identifying key ideas, supporting details, and distinguishing facts from opinions.
• 1.RI.2 — Use text features to gain information and distinguish between visual and textual information.
• 1.RI.3 — Integrate concepts from informational texts by identifying similarities, differences, and connections between texts.

Foundations for Writing

• 1.FFW.1 — Print legibly in manuscript with proper letter and number formation.
• 1.FFW.2 — Apply phoneme-grapheme correspondences to encode words, including multisyllabic and high-frequency words.

Writing

• 1.W.1 — Write in a variety of forms for diverse audiences and purposes, including narratives, informative texts, and opinion pieces.
• 1.W.2 — Use prewriting activities to generate ideas and draft writing with guidance and support.
• 1.W.3 — Edit writing for conventions with guidance and support from adults.

Language Usage

• 1.LU.1 — Use conventions of Standard English grammar in speaking and writing.
• 1.LU.2 — Use conventions of Standard English mechanics in speaking and writing.

Communication and Multimodal Literacies

• 1.C.1 — Develop effective oral communication and collaboration skills through discussions and active listening.
• 1.C.2 — Develop speaking and presentation skills through oral language activities.

Research

• 1.R.1 — Conduct research by generating questions, locating information, and organizing findings.

What is on the Grade 1 English SOL test?

The Grade 1 English Virginia SOL test is organized into 10 reporting strands: Foundations for Reading, Developing Skilled Readers and Building Reading Stamina, Reading and Vocabulary, Reading Literary Text, Reading Informational Text, Foundations for Writing, Writing, Language Usage, Communication and Multimodal Literacies, Research. It assesses the 19 Standards of Learning listed on this page.

How many standards does Grade 1 English cover?

Grade 1 English covers 19 individual Virginia SOL standards across its 10 strands.

Where can I find Grade 1 English SOL practice tests?

The Virginia Department of Education publishes official released tests and practice items at doe.virginia.gov — see our Virginia SOL practice tests guide for direct links. SOL Prep adds standard-by-standard practice for each of the 19 Grade 1 English standards below.

How should I study for the Grade 1 English SOL?

Start with a diagnostic to find which of the 19 Grade 1 English standards you're weakest on, then focus practice there instead of re-reviewing what you already know. Work each standard's skills, then take a mixed practice check.