Grade 2 English · Communication and Multimodal Literacies
Virginia SOL 2.C.2
Virginia SOL 2.C.2 is part of the Communication and Multimodal Literacies strand in Grade 2 English (English). Under this Standards of Learning objective, students speaking and Presentation of Ideas. Below is what 2.C.2 covers in plain language, the specific skills it is assessed on, the key concepts to review, and how to practice 2.C.2 for the Virginia SOL test.
What SOL 2.C.2 means
Speaking and Presentation of Ideas
Skills you’ll practice for 2.C.2
- Use topic specific language and vocabulary to communicate ideas.
- Speak audibly with appropriate pacing, prosody, and voice level.
- Engage the audience by asking and/or responding to questions.
- Create and participate in oral language activities that include oral storytelling and dramatics.
- Retell information in an organized manner, focused on a key topic or experience.
Key concepts covered by 2.C.2
- topic
- language
- vocabulary
- ideas
- speak
- audibly
- pacing
- prosody
- engage
- audience
- asking
- responding
- oral
- storytelling
- dramatics
- retell
- information
- organized
How to study and practice SOL 2.C.2
Start with a quick diagnostic to see whether 2.C.2 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 2 English standards in Communication and Multimodal Literacies
- 2.C.1 — Communication, Listening, and Collaboration
Frequently asked questions about SOL 2.C.2
What is Virginia SOL 2.C.2?
SOL 2.C.2 is a Grade 2 English Standard of Learning in the Communication and Multimodal Literacies strand. It expects students to speaking and Presentation of Ideas.
What skills does SOL 2.C.2 cover?
SOL 2.C.2 is assessed on 5 skills: use topic specific language and vocabulary to communicate ideas; speak audibly with appropriate pacing, prosody, and voice level; engage the audience by asking and/or responding to questions; create and participate in oral language activities that include oral storytelling and dramatics; retell information in an organized manner, focused on a key topic or experience.
What strand of Grade 2 English is SOL 2.C.2 in?
SOL 2.C.2 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.2?
Start with a diagnostic to see whether 2.C.2 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.