Grade 2 English · Research
Virginia SOL 2.R.1
Virginia SOL 2.R.1 is part of the Research strand in Grade 2 English (English). Under this Standards of Learning objective, students evaluation and Synthesis of Information. Below is what 2.R.1 covers in plain language, the specific skills it is assessed on, the key concepts to review, and how to practice 2.R.1 for the Virginia SOL test.
What SOL 2.R.1 means
Evaluation and Synthesis of Information
Skills you’ll practice for 2.R.1
- Identify a topic and generate questions to explore the topic.
- Locate information in reference texts, electronic resources, interviews, or provided sources.
- Use templates to organize the information collected (e.g., charts, graphs).
- Record information on sources using own words, organizing evidence into provided categories.
- Share information orally in writing, or through visual display, avoiding plagiarism and using own words.
Key concepts covered by 2.R.1
- topic
- generate
- questions
- explore
- locate
- information
- reference
- resources
- templates
- organize
- charts
- graphs
- record
- sources
- organizing
- evidence
- share
- orally
- plagiarism
How to study and practice SOL 2.R.1
Start with a quick diagnostic to see whether 2.R.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.
Frequently asked questions about SOL 2.R.1
What is Virginia SOL 2.R.1?
SOL 2.R.1 is a Grade 2 English Standard of Learning in the Research strand. It expects students to evaluation and Synthesis of Information.
What skills does SOL 2.R.1 cover?
SOL 2.R.1 is assessed on 5 skills: identify a topic and generate questions to explore the topic; locate information in reference texts, electronic resources, interviews, or provided sources; use templates to organize the information collected (e.g., charts, graphs); record information on sources using own words, organizing evidence into provided categories; share information orally in writing, or through visual display, avoiding plagiarism and using own words.
What strand of Grade 2 English is SOL 2.R.1 in?
SOL 2.R.1 belongs to the Research reporting strand of the Grade 2 English Virginia Standards of Learning.
How do I study and practice for SOL 2.R.1?
Start with a diagnostic to see whether 2.R.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.