Why does the author compare historical and modern attitudes?

To show assumptions are misleading

To confirm gender determines success

To show males learn languages better

Which best expresses the main idea of paragraph 7?

Expectations influence performance.

Brain types are fixed at birth.

In paragraph 7, the author supports her view by

exposing contradictions in stereotypes

Grade 12 English · Reading Informational Text

Virginia SOL 12.RI.3

Virginia SOL 12.RI.3 is part of the Reading Informational Text strand in Grade 12 English (English). Under this Standards of Learning objective, students evaluate texts with differing points of view and analyze organizational structures. Below is what 12.RI.3 covers in plain language, the specific skills it is assessed on, the key concepts to review, and how to practice 12.RI.3 for the Virginia SOL test.

Practice 12.RI.3 All Grade 12 English standards

What SOL 12.RI.3 means

Evaluate texts with differing points of view and analyze organizational structures.

Practice Grade 12 English SOL questions

Free Grade 12 English questions from official Virginia Department of Education released SOL tests — good practice while you work on 12.RI.3 and the rest of the course. Pick an answer to check it instantly, or open “Show answer” to review.

1. Which word means the same as proficiency?
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Answer: G — skill
2. Why does the author compare historical and modern attitudes?
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Answer: C — To show assumptions are misleading
3. Which best expresses the main idea of paragraph 7?
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Answer: G — Expectations influence performance.
4. In paragraph 7, the author supports her view by
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Answer: A — exposing contradictions in stereotypes

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Skills you’ll practice for 12.RI.3

Evaluate texts with differing points of view on the same or similar events or issues.
Analyze how authors organize analysis or series of ideas or events.

Key concepts covered by 12.RI.3

text evaluation
differing perspectives
claims
reasoning
text organization
ideas
events
analysis

How to study and practice SOL 12.RI.3

Start with a quick diagnostic to see whether 12.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.

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12.RI.1 — Interpret and evaluate key ideas, structure, and arguments in informational texts.
12.RI.2 — Analyze craft and style in informational and technical texts.

Frequently asked questions about SOL 12.RI.3

What is Virginia SOL 12.RI.3?

SOL 12.RI.3 is a Grade 12 English Standard of Learning in the Reading Informational Text strand. It expects students to evaluate texts with differing points of view and analyze organizational structures.

What skills does SOL 12.RI.3 cover?

SOL 12.RI.3 is assessed on 2 skills: evaluate texts with differing points of view on the same or similar events or issues; analyze how authors organize analysis or series of ideas or events.

What strand of Grade 12 English is SOL 12.RI.3 in?

SOL 12.RI.3 belongs to the Reading Informational Text reporting strand of the Grade 12 English Virginia Standards of Learning.

How do I study and practice for SOL 12.RI.3?

Start with a diagnostic to see whether 12.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.