Grade 10 English · Writing

Virginia SOL 10.W.3

Virginia SOL 10.W.3 is part of the Writing strand in Grade 10 English (English). Under this Standards of Learning objective, students revise and edit writing for clarity, accuracy, and conventions. Below is what 10.W.3 covers in plain language, the specific skills it is assessed on, the key concepts to review, and how to practice 10.W.3 for the Virginia SOL test.

What SOL 10.W.3 means

Revise and edit writing for clarity, accuracy, and conventions.

Skills you’ll practice for 10.W.3

  • Revise writing for clarity of content, accuracy, and adequate elaboration.
  • Use peer- and self-evaluation to edit writing for clarity and quality of information.
  • Edit writing for appropriate conventions, style, and language.

Key concepts covered by 10.W.3

  • writing revision
  • content clarity
  • accuracy
  • elaboration
  • peer evaluation
  • self-evaluation
  • writing editing
  • content quality
  • conventions editing
  • style editing
  • language editing
  • grammar

How to study and practice SOL 10.W.3

Start with a quick diagnostic to see whether 10.W.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.W.1Write in a variety of forms for diverse audiences and purposes.
  • 10.W.2Organize and compose writing for specific audiences and purposes.

Frequently asked questions about SOL 10.W.3

What is Virginia SOL 10.W.3?

SOL 10.W.3 is a Grade 10 English Standard of Learning in the Writing strand. It expects students to revise and edit writing for clarity, accuracy, and conventions.

What skills does SOL 10.W.3 cover?

SOL 10.W.3 is assessed on 3 skills: revise writing for clarity of content, accuracy, and adequate elaboration; use peer- and self-evaluation to edit writing for clarity and quality of information; edit writing for appropriate conventions, style, and language.

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

SOL 10.W.3 belongs to the Writing reporting strand of the Grade 10 English Virginia Standards of Learning.

How do I study and practice for SOL 10.W.3?

Start with a diagnostic to see whether 10.W.3 is already solid, then work the 3 skills above with guided notes, flashcards, and SOL-style practice questions. For official released items, see the Virginia SOL practice tests guide.