Grade 10 English · Reading Informational Text
Virginia SOL 10.RI.1
Virginia SOL 10.RI.1 is part of the Reading Informational Text strand in Grade 10 English (English). Under this Standards of Learning objective, students analyze key ideas and confirm details in informational texts. Below is what 10.RI.1 covers in plain language, the specific skills it is assessed on, the key concepts to review, and how to practice 10.RI.1 for the Virginia SOL test.
What SOL 10.RI.1 means
Analyze key ideas and confirm details in informational texts.
Skills you’ll practice for 10.RI.1
- Explain how authors organize an analysis or series of ideas or events in texts.
- Compare characteristics of information from different text types (informational, historical, scientific, technical).
- Interpret the use of data and information in maps, charts, graphs, timelines, tables, and diagrams.
- Evaluate arguments and specific claims in texts for validity, relevance, and accuracy.
Key concepts covered by 10.RI.1
- text organization
- idea progression
- argument structure
- informational text
- text types
- historical text
- scientific text
- technical text
- data interpretation
- visual literacy
- charts
- graphs
- tables
- argument evaluation
- claim validation
- evidence assessment
- logical reasoning
How to study and practice SOL 10.RI.1
Start with a quick diagnostic to see whether 10.RI.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 10 English standards in Reading Informational Text
Frequently asked questions about SOL 10.RI.1
What is Virginia SOL 10.RI.1?
SOL 10.RI.1 is a Grade 10 English Standard of Learning in the Reading Informational Text strand. It expects students to analyze key ideas and confirm details in informational texts.
What skills does SOL 10.RI.1 cover?
SOL 10.RI.1 is assessed on 4 skills: explain how authors organize an analysis or series of ideas or events in texts; compare characteristics of information from different text types (informational, historical, scientific, technical); interpret the use of data and information in maps, charts, graphs, timelines, tables, and diagrams; evaluate arguments and specific claims in texts for validity, relevance, and accuracy.
What strand of Grade 10 English is SOL 10.RI.1 in?
SOL 10.RI.1 belongs to the Reading Informational Text reporting strand of the Grade 10 English Virginia Standards of Learning.
How do I study and practice for SOL 10.RI.1?
Start with a diagnostic to see whether 10.RI.1 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.