Grade 2 English · Reading Literary Text
Virginia SOL 2.RL.3
Virginia SOL 2.RL.3 is part of the Reading Literary Text strand in Grade 2 English (English). Under this Standards of Learning objective, students integration of Concepts. Below is what 2.RL.3 covers in plain language, the specific skills it is assessed on, the key concepts to review, and how to practice 2.RL.3 for the Virginia SOL test.
What SOL 2.RL.3 means
Integration of Concepts
Skills you’ll practice for 2.RL.3
- Set a purpose for reading by providing guiding questions, activating prior (experience) and background (content) knowledge.
- Recognize dialogue in text and explain how it can reveal characters' thoughts and perspectives.
- Compare and contrast characters, settings, and plots in two versions of the same story from different cultures (e.g., Cinderella stories).
Key concepts covered by 2.RL.3
- purpose
- questions
- prior
- knowledge
- dialogue
- characters
- thoughts
- perspectives
- compare
- contrast
- settings
How to study and practice SOL 2.RL.3
Start with a quick diagnostic to see whether 2.RL.3 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 Reading Literary Text
- 2.RL.1 — Key Ideas and Plot Details
Frequently asked questions about SOL 2.RL.3
What is Virginia SOL 2.RL.3?
SOL 2.RL.3 is a Grade 2 English Standard of Learning in the Reading Literary Text strand. It expects students to integration of Concepts.
What skills does SOL 2.RL.3 cover?
SOL 2.RL.3 is assessed on 3 skills: set a purpose for reading by providing guiding questions, activating prior (experience) and background (content) knowledge; recognize dialogue in text and explain how it can reveal characters' thoughts and perspectives; compare and contrast characters, settings, and plots in two versions of the same story from different cultures (e.g., Cinderella stories).
What strand of Grade 2 English is SOL 2.RL.3 in?
SOL 2.RL.3 belongs to the Reading Literary Text reporting strand of the Grade 2 English Virginia Standards of Learning.
How do I study and practice for SOL 2.RL.3?
Start with a diagnostic to see whether 2.RL.3 is already solid, then work the 3 skills above with guided notes, flashcards, and SOL-style practice questions. For official released items, see the Virginia SOL practice tests guide.