Grade 10 English · Communication and Multimodal Literacies
Virginia SOL 10.C.2
Virginia SOL 10.C.2 is part of the Communication and Multimodal Literacies strand in Grade 10 English (English). Under this Standards of Learning objective, students present ideas orally with appropriate language and structure. Below is what 10.C.2 covers in plain language, the specific skills it is assessed on, the key concepts to review, and how to practice 10.C.2 for the Virginia SOL test.
What SOL 10.C.2 means
Present ideas orally with appropriate language and structure.
Skills you’ll practice for 10.C.2
- Report orally on a topic or text or present an opinion with appropriate vocabulary, language, and tone.
- Use active listening and speaking strategies with awareness of verbal and nonverbal cues.
- Evaluate the effectiveness of presentations, including introduction, central ideas, organization, and conclusion.
- Memorize and accurately recite a speech with intonation, expression, and emotion.
Key concepts covered by 10.C.2
- oral presentation
- topic reporting
- opinion presentation
- language appropriateness
- active listening
- speaking strategies
- verbal cues
- nonverbal cues
- presentation evaluation
- introduction
- central ideas
- organization
- conclusion
- speech recitation
- intonation
- expression
- emotional delivery
How to study and practice SOL 10.C.2
Start with a quick diagnostic to see whether 10.C.2 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 10 English standards in Communication and Multimodal Literacies
Frequently asked questions about SOL 10.C.2
What is Virginia SOL 10.C.2?
SOL 10.C.2 is a Grade 10 English Standard of Learning in the Communication and Multimodal Literacies strand. It expects students to present ideas orally with appropriate language and structure.
What skills does SOL 10.C.2 cover?
SOL 10.C.2 is assessed on 4 skills: report orally on a topic or text or present an opinion with appropriate vocabulary, language, and tone; use active listening and speaking strategies with awareness of verbal and nonverbal cues; evaluate the effectiveness of presentations, including introduction, central ideas, organization, and conclusion; memorize and accurately recite a speech with intonation, expression, and emotion.
What strand of Grade 10 English is SOL 10.C.2 in?
SOL 10.C.2 belongs to the Communication and Multimodal Literacies reporting strand of the Grade 10 English Virginia Standards of Learning.
How do I study and practice for SOL 10.C.2?
Start with a diagnostic to see whether 10.C.2 is already solid, then work the 4 skills above with guided notes, flashcards, and SOL-style practice questions. For official released items, see the Virginia SOL practice tests guide.