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Virginia SOL 11.RI.3

Virginia SOL 11.RI.3 is part of the Reading Informational Text strand in Grade 11 English (English). Under this Standards of Learning objective, students integrate concepts by analyzing information within and between paired passages. Below is what 11.RI.3 covers in plain language, the specific skills it is assessed on, the key concepts to review, and how to practice 11.RI.3 for the Virginia SOL test.

Practice 11.RI.3All Grade 11 English standards

What SOL 11.RI.3 means

Integrate concepts by analyzing information within and between paired passages.

Skills you’ll practice for 11.RI.3

  • Analyze information within and between paired passages for similar and conflicting ideas.
  • Compare and contrast informational and technical texts for intent, content, and clarity.

Key concepts covered by 11.RI.3

  • paired passages
  • conflicting ideas
  • text comparison
  • informational texts
  • technical texts
  • content analysis

How to study and practice SOL 11.RI.3

Start with a quick diagnostic to see whether 11.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.

Related Grade 11 English standards in Reading Informational Text

  • 11.RI.1 — Interpret and analyze key ideas and confirm details in informational texts.
  • 11.RI.2 — Examine craft and style in informational texts.

Frequently asked questions about SOL 11.RI.3

What is Virginia SOL 11.RI.3?

SOL 11.RI.3 is a Grade 11 English Standard of Learning in the Reading Informational Text strand. It expects students to integrate concepts by analyzing information within and between paired passages.

What skills does SOL 11.RI.3 cover?

SOL 11.RI.3 is assessed on 2 skills: analyze information within and between paired passages for similar and conflicting ideas; compare and contrast informational and technical texts for intent, content, and clarity.

What strand of Grade 11 English is SOL 11.RI.3 in?

SOL 11.RI.3 belongs to the Reading Informational Text reporting strand of the Grade 11 English Virginia Standards of Learning.

How do I study and practice for SOL 11.RI.3?

Start with a diagnostic to see whether 11.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.