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Virginia SOL 12.W.1

Write extended and technical pieces for diverse audiences and purposes.

Study 12.W.1 with SOL PrepBack to Grade 12 English

What students need to be able to do

  • Write extended pieces introducing topics clearly with well-defined theses and organizational structures.
  • Develop topics through sustained use of significant facts, details, quotations, or other information from multiple sources.
  • Provide concluding sections that follow from the information or explanation presented.
  • Write technical pieces describing personal qualifications for occupational or educational opportunities.
  • Generate technical writing (e.g., job description, questionnaire, job application) addressing specific audiences.
  • Blend multiple modes of writing, adapting vocabulary, voice, and tone for range of audiences and purposes.