Grade 2 English · Reading Informational Text
Virginia SOL 2.RI.2
Virginia SOL 2.RI.2 is part of the Reading Informational Text strand in Grade 2 English (English). Under this Standards of Learning objective, students craft and Style. Below is what 2.RI.2 covers in plain language, the specific skills it is assessed on, the key concepts to review, and how to practice 2.RI.2 for the Virginia SOL test.
What SOL 2.RI.2 means
Craft and Style
Skills you’ll practice for 2.RI.2
- Use text features (table of contents, headings, pictures, captions, maps, and charts) to preview, set a purpose for reading and gain information.
- Identify the main purpose of a text, including what the author wants to answer, explain, or describe.
Key concepts covered by 2.RI.2
- text
- features
- preview
- information
- purpose
- author
- explain
- describe
How to study and practice SOL 2.RI.2
Start with a quick diagnostic to see whether 2.RI.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.
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Frequently asked questions about SOL 2.RI.2
What is Virginia SOL 2.RI.2?
SOL 2.RI.2 is a Grade 2 English Standard of Learning in the Reading Informational Text strand. It expects students to craft and Style.
What skills does SOL 2.RI.2 cover?
SOL 2.RI.2 is assessed on 2 skills: use text features (table of contents, headings, pictures, captions, maps, and charts) to preview, set a purpose for reading and gain information; identify the main purpose of a text, including what the author wants to answer, explain, or describe.
What strand of Grade 2 English is SOL 2.RI.2 in?
SOL 2.RI.2 belongs to the Reading Informational Text reporting strand of the Grade 2 English Virginia Standards of Learning.
How do I study and practice for SOL 2.RI.2?
Start with a diagnostic to see whether 2.RI.2 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.