Grade 2 English · Reading and Vocabulary
Virginia SOL 2.RV.1
Virginia SOL 2.RV.1 is part of the Reading and Vocabulary strand in Grade 2 English (English). Under this Standards of Learning objective, students vocabulary Development and Word Analysis. Below is what 2.RV.1 covers in plain language, the specific skills it is assessed on, the key concepts to review, and how to practice 2.RV.1 for the Virginia SOL test.
What SOL 2.RV.1 means
Vocabulary Development and Word Analysis
Skills you’ll practice for 2.RV.1
- Discuss meanings of new words or phrases acquired through conversations and literature.
- Use vocabulary across content areas.
- Determine the meaning of an unknown word using frequently occurring root words and inflectional affixes (e.g. -s, -ing, - ed).
- Use the context of a sentence to apply knowledge of homophones.
- Apply knowledge of morphology (e.g., common grade appropriate suffixes, prefixes), synonyms, and antonyms to determine the meaning of new words.
- Distinguish shades of meaning among verbs and adjectives.
- Develop breadth of vocabulary knowledge by listening to and reading high quality, complex text.
- Use newly learned words and phrases in discussions and speaking activities.
Key concepts covered by 2.RV.1
- discuss
- words
- phrases
- literature
- vocabulary
- content
- areas
- unknown
- root
- inflectional
- affixes
- context
- sentence
- homophones
- morphology
- suffixes
- prefixes
- synonyms
- shades
- verbs
- adjectives
- breadth
- listening
- reading
- learned
- discussions
- speaking
How to study and practice SOL 2.RV.1
Start with a quick diagnostic to see whether 2.RV.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.RV.1
What is Virginia SOL 2.RV.1?
SOL 2.RV.1 is a Grade 2 English Standard of Learning in the Reading and Vocabulary strand. It expects students to vocabulary Development and Word Analysis.
What skills does SOL 2.RV.1 cover?
SOL 2.RV.1 is assessed on 8 skills: discuss meanings of new words or phrases acquired through conversations and literature; use vocabulary across content areas; determine the meaning of an unknown word using frequently occurring root words and inflectional affixes (e.g. -s, -ing, - ed); use the context of a sentence to apply knowledge of homophones; apply knowledge of morphology (e.g., common grade appropriate suffixes, prefixes), synonyms, and antonyms to determine the meaning of new words; distinguish shades of meaning among verbs and adjectives; develop breadth of vocabulary knowledge by listening to and reading high quality, complex text; use newly learned words and phrases in discussions and speaking activities.
What strand of Grade 2 English is SOL 2.RV.1 in?
SOL 2.RV.1 belongs to the Reading and Vocabulary reporting strand of the Grade 2 English Virginia Standards of Learning.
How do I study and practice for SOL 2.RV.1?
Start with a diagnostic to see whether 2.RV.1 is already solid, then work the 8 skills above with guided notes, flashcards, and SOL-style practice questions. For official released items, see the Virginia SOL practice tests guide.