Grade 2 English · Communication and Multimodal Literacies

Virginia SOL 2.C.1

Virginia SOL 2.C.1 is part of the Communication and Multimodal Literacies strand in Grade 2 English (English). Under this Standards of Learning objective, students communication, Listening, and Collaboration. Below is what 2.C.1 covers in plain language, the specific skills it is assessed on, the key concepts to review, and how to practice 2.C.1 for the Virginia SOL test.

What SOL 2.C.1 means

Communication, Listening, and Collaboration

Skills you’ll practice for 2.C.1

  • Participate in a range of collaborative discussions (one-on-one, in groups, and teacher-led) on grade two topics and texts. This includes:
  • Listening actively and following agreed upon rules for participating in discussions.
  • Respectfully building on others' ideas and expressing their own clearly.
  • Asking and responding to questions that acquire or confirm information on a topic.
  • Demonstrating active engagement when listening to a speaker and asking for clarification to ensure understanding.

Key concepts covered by 2.C.1

  • collaborative
  • discussions
  • topics
  • texts
  • listening
  • actively
  • rules
  • building
  • ideas
  • expressing
  • clearly
  • asking
  • responding
  • questions
  • information
  • engagement
  • speaker
  • clarification

How to study and practice SOL 2.C.1

Start with a quick diagnostic to see whether 2.C.1 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.

  • 2.C.2Speaking and Presentation of Ideas

Frequently asked questions about SOL 2.C.1

What is Virginia SOL 2.C.1?

SOL 2.C.1 is a Grade 2 English Standard of Learning in the Communication and Multimodal Literacies strand. It expects students to communication, Listening, and Collaboration.

What skills does SOL 2.C.1 cover?

SOL 2.C.1 is assessed on 5 skills: participate in a range of collaborative discussions (one-on-one, in groups, and teacher-led) on grade two topics and texts. This includes:; listening actively and following agreed upon rules for participating in discussions; respectfully building on others' ideas and expressing their own clearly; asking and responding to questions that acquire or confirm information on a topic; demonstrating active engagement when listening to a speaker and asking for clarification to ensure understanding.

What strand of Grade 2 English is SOL 2.C.1 in?

SOL 2.C.1 belongs to the Communication and Multimodal Literacies reporting strand of the Grade 2 English Virginia Standards of Learning.

How do I study and practice for SOL 2.C.1?

Start with a diagnostic to see whether 2.C.1 is already solid, then work the 5 skills above with guided notes, flashcards, and SOL-style practice questions. For official released items, see the Virginia SOL practice tests guide.