Grade 1 English · Communication and Multimodal Literacies
Virginia SOL 1.C.1
Virginia SOL 1.C.1 is part of the Communication and Multimodal Literacies strand in Grade 1 English (English). Under this Standards of Learning objective, students develop effective oral communication and collaboration skills through discussions and active listening. Below is what 1.C.1 covers in plain language, the specific skills it is assessed on, the key concepts to review, and how to practice 1.C.1 for the Virginia SOL test.
What SOL 1.C.1 means
Develop effective oral communication and collaboration skills through discussions and active listening.
Skills you’ll practice for 1.C.1
- Participate in collaborative discussions (one-on-one, in groups, and teacher-led) on grade one topics and texts.
- Listen actively and follow agreed-upon rules for participating in discussions (e.g., waiting for a turn to speak without unnecessary interruptions and staying on topic).
- Respectfully build on others' ideas and express own ideas clearly.
- Ask questions to seek help, get information, or clarify information for further understanding.
- Express ideas and needs in complete sentences.
Key concepts covered by 1.C.1
- collaborative discussions
- active listening
- discussion participation
- discussion rules
- turn-taking
- idea building
- clear expression
- respectful communication
- clarifying questions
- information seeking
- questioning
- complete sentences
- idea expression
- oral communication
How to study and practice SOL 1.C.1
Start with a quick diagnostic to see whether 1.C.1 is already solid, then work each skill above with guided notes, flashcards, and SOL-style practice questions. For official released items, see our Virginia SOL practice tests guide and how to study for the SOL test.
Related Grade 1 English standards in Communication and Multimodal Literacies
- 1.C.2 — Develop speaking and presentation skills through oral language activities.
Frequently asked questions about SOL 1.C.1
What is Virginia SOL 1.C.1?
SOL 1.C.1 is a Grade 1 English Standard of Learning in the Communication and Multimodal Literacies strand. It expects students to develop effective oral communication and collaboration skills through discussions and active listening.
What skills does SOL 1.C.1 cover?
SOL 1.C.1 is assessed on 5 skills: participate in collaborative discussions (one-on-one, in groups, and teacher-led) on grade one topics and texts; listen actively and follow agreed-upon rules for participating in discussions (e.g., waiting for a turn to speak without unnecessary interruptions and staying on topic); respectfully build on others' ideas and express own ideas clearly; ask questions to seek help, get information, or clarify information for further understanding; express ideas and needs in complete sentences.
What strand of Grade 1 English is SOL 1.C.1 in?
SOL 1.C.1 belongs to the Communication and Multimodal Literacies reporting strand of the Grade 1 English Virginia Standards of Learning.
How do I study and practice for SOL 1.C.1?
Start with a diagnostic to see whether 1.C.1 is already solid, then work the 5 skills above with guided notes, flashcards, and SOL-style practice questions. For official released items, see the Virginia SOL practice tests guide.