Grade 10 English · Reading Informational Text

Virginia SOL 10.RI.3

Virginia SOL 10.RI.3 is part of the Reading Informational Text strand in Grade 10 English (English). Under this Standards of Learning objective, students integrate concepts in informational texts. Below is what 10.RI.3 covers in plain language, the specific skills it is assessed on, the key concepts to review, and how to practice 10.RI.3 for the Virginia SOL test.

What SOL 10.RI.3 means

Integrate concepts in informational texts.

Skills you’ll practice for 10.RI.3

  • Evaluate how different authors write about the same topic and shape their presentations or viewpoints.
  • Analyze multiple texts addressing the same topic to determine how authors reach similar or different conclusions.

Key concepts covered by 10.RI.3

  • author comparison
  • topic analysis
  • perspective shaping
  • informational text
  • text comparison
  • conclusion analysis
  • informational synthesis

How to study and practice SOL 10.RI.3

Start with a quick diagnostic to see whether 10.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.

  • 10.RI.1Analyze key ideas and confirm details in informational texts.
  • 10.RI.2Analyze craft and style in informational texts.

Frequently asked questions about SOL 10.RI.3

What is Virginia SOL 10.RI.3?

SOL 10.RI.3 is a Grade 10 English Standard of Learning in the Reading Informational Text strand. It expects students to integrate concepts in informational texts.

What skills does SOL 10.RI.3 cover?

SOL 10.RI.3 is assessed on 2 skills: evaluate how different authors write about the same topic and shape their presentations or viewpoints; analyze multiple texts addressing the same topic to determine how authors reach similar or different conclusions.

What strand of Grade 10 English is SOL 10.RI.3 in?

SOL 10.RI.3 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.3?

Start with a diagnostic to see whether 10.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.