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Virginia SOL 1.RI.3

Virginia SOL 1.RI.3 is part of the Reading Informational Text strand in Grade 1 English (English). Under this Standards of Learning objective, students integrate concepts from informational texts by identifying similarities, differences, and connections between texts. Below is what 1.RI.3 covers in plain language, the specific skills it is assessed on, the key concepts to review, and how to practice 1.RI.3 for the Virginia SOL test.

Practice 1.RI.3All Grade 1 English standards

What SOL 1.RI.3 means

Integrate concepts from informational texts by identifying similarities, differences, and connections between texts.

Skills you’ll practice for 1.RI.3

  • Identify basic similarities in and differences between two texts on the same topic.
  • Describe the connection between two individuals, events, ideas, or pieces of information in a text.

Key concepts covered by 1.RI.3

  • text comparison
  • topic comparison
  • similarities
  • differences
  • text connections
  • cause-effect
  • relationships

How to study and practice SOL 1.RI.3

Start with a quick diagnostic to see whether 1.RI.3 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 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.

Frequently asked questions about SOL 1.RI.3

What is Virginia SOL 1.RI.3?

SOL 1.RI.3 is a Grade 1 English Standard of Learning in the Reading Informational Text strand. It expects students to integrate concepts from informational texts by identifying similarities, differences, and connections between texts.

What skills does SOL 1.RI.3 cover?

SOL 1.RI.3 is assessed on 2 skills: identify basic similarities in and differences between two texts on the same topic; describe the connection between two individuals, events, ideas, or pieces of information in a text.

What strand of Grade 1 English is SOL 1.RI.3 in?

SOL 1.RI.3 belongs to the Reading Informational Text reporting strand of the Grade 1 English Virginia Standards of Learning.

How do I study and practice for SOL 1.RI.3?

Start with a diagnostic to see whether 1.RI.3 is already solid, then work the 2 skills above with guided notes, flashcards, and SOL-style practice questions. For official released items, see the Virginia SOL practice tests guide.