Grade 2 English · Writing
Virginia SOL 2.W.1
Virginia SOL 2.W.1 is part of the Writing strand in Grade 2 English (English). Under this Standards of Learning objective, students modes and Purposes for Writing. Below is what 2.W.1 covers in plain language, the specific skills it is assessed on, the key concepts to review, and how to practice 2.W.1 for the Virginia SOL test.
What SOL 2.W.1 means
Modes and Purposes for Writing
Skills you’ll practice for 2.W.1
- Write narratives that recount a well-elaborated event or short sequence of events and include details about the events and characters and use of time-related words to signal the event sequence.
- Write informative/explanatory texts that introduce a topic and develop the ideas with facts and examples.
- Write opinion pieces on topics or texts that support a point of view with reasons.
- Write in response to text(s) read or heard to share thinking with a couple supporting details from the text.
Key concepts covered by 2.W.1
- narratives
- recount
- events
- characters
- informative
- explanatory
- topic
- facts
- opinion
- point
- view
- reasons
- response
- text
- thinking
- details
How to study and practice SOL 2.W.1
Start with a quick diagnostic to see whether 2.W.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.
Related Grade 2 English standards in Writing
Frequently asked questions about SOL 2.W.1
What is Virginia SOL 2.W.1?
SOL 2.W.1 is a Grade 2 English Standard of Learning in the Writing strand. It expects students to modes and Purposes for Writing.
What skills does SOL 2.W.1 cover?
SOL 2.W.1 is assessed on 4 skills: write narratives that recount a well-elaborated event or short sequence of events and include details about the events and characters and use of time-related words to signal the event sequence; write informative/explanatory texts that introduce a topic and develop the ideas with facts and examples; write opinion pieces on topics or texts that support a point of view with reasons; write in response to text(s) read or heard to share thinking with a couple supporting details from the text.
What strand of Grade 2 English is SOL 2.W.1 in?
SOL 2.W.1 belongs to the Writing reporting strand of the Grade 2 English Virginia Standards of Learning.
How do I study and practice for SOL 2.W.1?
Start with a diagnostic to see whether 2.W.1 is already solid, then work the 4 skills above with guided notes, flashcards, and SOL-style practice questions. For official released items, see the Virginia SOL practice tests guide.