Grade 1 English · Research
Virginia SOL 1.R.1
Virginia SOL 1.R.1 is part of the Research strand in Grade 1 English (English). Under this Standards of Learning objective, students conduct research by generating questions, locating information, and organizing findings. Below is what 1.R.1 covers in plain language, the specific skills it is assessed on, the key concepts to review, and how to practice 1.R.1 for the Virginia SOL test.
What SOL 1.R.1 means
Conduct research by generating questions, locating information, and organizing findings.
Skills you’ll practice for 1.R.1
- Generate research questions related to a given topic.
- Locate and collect information related to the given topic from pictures, texts, people, or provided sources.
- Use templates to organize the information collected (e.g., charts, graphs).
- Use drawing, writing, or dictation to record facts and information collected from research.
- Informally share recorded information collected from research in small or large group settings.
Key concepts covered by 1.R.1
- research questions
- topic exploration
- information location
- source evaluation
- topic research
- information organization
- charts
- graphs
- templates
- fact recording
- drawing
- writing
- dictation
- information sharing
- group presentation
- research sharing
How to study and practice SOL 1.R.1
Start with a quick diagnostic to see whether 1.R.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.
Frequently asked questions about SOL 1.R.1
What is Virginia SOL 1.R.1?
SOL 1.R.1 is a Grade 1 English Standard of Learning in the Research strand. It expects students to conduct research by generating questions, locating information, and organizing findings.
What skills does SOL 1.R.1 cover?
SOL 1.R.1 is assessed on 5 skills: generate research questions related to a given topic; locate and collect information related to the given topic from pictures, texts, people, or provided sources; use templates to organize the information collected (e.g., charts, graphs); use drawing, writing, or dictation to record facts and information collected from research; informally share recorded information collected from research in small or large group settings.
What strand of Grade 1 English is SOL 1.R.1 in?
SOL 1.R.1 belongs to the Research reporting strand of the Grade 1 English Virginia Standards of Learning.
How do I study and practice for SOL 1.R.1?
Start with a diagnostic to see whether 1.R.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.