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Virginia SOL 11.W.3

Virginia SOL 11.W.3 is part of the Writing strand in Grade 11 English (English). Under this Standards of Learning objective, students revise and edit writing for clarity, accuracy, and conventions. Below is what 11.W.3 covers in plain language, the specific skills it is assessed on, the key concepts to review, and how to practice 11.W.3 for the Virginia SOL test.

Practice 11.W.3All Grade 11 English standards

What SOL 11.W.3 means

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

Skills you’ll practice for 11.W.3

  • Revise writing for clarity of content, accuracy, and depth of information.
  • Use peer- and self-evaluation to edit writing for clarity and quality of information.
  • Edit writing for appropriate conventions, style, and language.
  • Write and revise to a standard acceptable in the workplace and post-secondary education.

Key concepts covered by 11.W.3

  • writing revision
  • content clarity
  • information depth
  • peer evaluation
  • self-evaluation
  • writing editing
  • conventions
  • style editing
  • language precision
  • workplace writing
  • post-secondary writing
  • writing standards

How to study and practice SOL 11.W.3

Start with a quick diagnostic to see whether 11.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.

Related Grade 11 English standards in Writing

  • 11.W.1 — Write in a variety of forms for diverse audiences and purposes with an emphasis on argumentative and analytical writing.
  • 11.W.2 — Plan and organize writing to address specific audiences and purposes using the writing process.

Frequently asked questions about SOL 11.W.3

What is Virginia SOL 11.W.3?

SOL 11.W.3 is a Grade 11 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 11.W.3 cover?

SOL 11.W.3 is assessed on 4 skills: revise writing for clarity of content, accuracy, and depth of information; use peer- and self-evaluation to edit writing for clarity and quality of information; edit writing for appropriate conventions, style, and language; write and revise to a standard acceptable in the workplace and post-secondary education.

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

SOL 11.W.3 belongs to the Writing reporting strand of the Grade 11 English Virginia Standards of Learning.

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

Start with a diagnostic to see whether 11.W.3 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.