Grade 1 English · Reading and Vocabulary
Virginia SOL 1.RV.1
Virginia SOL 1.RV.1 is part of the Reading and Vocabulary strand in Grade 1 English (English). Under this Standards of Learning objective, students develop vocabulary and word knowledge through context, relationships, and reference materials. Below is what 1.RV.1 covers in plain language, the specific skills it is assessed on, the key concepts to review, and how to practice 1.RV.1 for the Virginia SOL test.
What SOL 1.RV.1 means
Develop vocabulary and word knowledge through context, relationships, and reference materials.
Skills you’ll practice for 1.RV.1
- Discuss meanings of words in context from a variety of texts.
- Identify antonyms and synonyms of familiar words to deepen understanding of word meaning and relationships.
- Ask for the meaning of unknown words and make connections to familiar words.
- Use vocabulary across content areas.
- Determine the meaning of an unknown word using frequently occurring root words and inflectional affixes (e.g., -s, -ing, -ed).
- Distinguish shades of meaning among verbs and adjectives.
- Identify the purpose of simple reference materials (e.g., picture dictionary, digital dictionary).
- Increase and develop breadth of vocabulary knowledge by listening to high-quality, complex text.
- Use newly learned words and phrases in discussions and speaking activities.
Key concepts covered by 1.RV.1
- contextual vocabulary
- word meaning
- textual context
- antonyms
- synonyms
- word relationships
- unknown words
- word connections
- cross-curricular vocabulary
- content-area vocabulary
- root words
- inflectional affixes
- word morphology
- verb shades of meaning
- adjective shades of meaning
- word nuance
- reference materials
- dictionary use
- picture dictionary
- vocabulary breadth
- complex text
- listening comprehension
- vocabulary application
- oral language
- word usage
How to study and practice SOL 1.RV.1
Start with a quick diagnostic to see whether 1.RV.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.RV.1
What is Virginia SOL 1.RV.1?
SOL 1.RV.1 is a Grade 1 English Standard of Learning in the Reading and Vocabulary strand. It expects students to develop vocabulary and word knowledge through context, relationships, and reference materials.
What skills does SOL 1.RV.1 cover?
SOL 1.RV.1 is assessed on 9 skills: discuss meanings of words in context from a variety of texts; identify antonyms and synonyms of familiar words to deepen understanding of word meaning and relationships; ask for the meaning of unknown words and make connections to familiar words; use vocabulary across content areas; determine the meaning of an unknown word using frequently occurring root words and inflectional affixes (e.g., -s, -ing, -ed); distinguish shades of meaning among verbs and adjectives; identify the purpose of simple reference materials (e.g., picture dictionary, digital dictionary); increase and develop breadth of vocabulary knowledge by listening to high-quality, complex text; use newly learned words and phrases in discussions and speaking activities.
What strand of Grade 1 English is SOL 1.RV.1 in?
SOL 1.RV.1 belongs to the Reading and Vocabulary reporting strand of the Grade 1 English Virginia Standards of Learning.
How do I study and practice for SOL 1.RV.1?
Start with a diagnostic to see whether 1.RV.1 is already solid, then work the 9 skills above with guided notes, flashcards, and SOL-style practice questions. For official released items, see the Virginia SOL practice tests guide.