Grade 3 English · Communication and Multimodal Literacies

Virginia SOL 3.C.1

Virginia SOL 3.C.1 is part of the Communication and Multimodal Literacies strand in Grade 3 English (English). Under this Standards of Learning objective, students develop effective oral communication and collaboration skills. Below is what 3.C.1 covers in plain language, the specific skills it is assessed on, the key concepts to review, and how to practice 3.C.1 for the Virginia SOL test.

What SOL 3.C.1 means

Develop effective oral communication and collaboration skills.

Practice Grade 3 English SOL questions

Free Grade 3 English questions from official Virginia Department of Education released SOL tests — good practice while you work on 3.C.1 and the rest of the course. Pick an answer to check it instantly, or open “Show answer” to review.

  1. 1. A student made this list about why sleep is important. 1. keeps the body healthy 2. --- 3. good for the brain What belongs on the blank line?

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    Answer: F — helps the body rest

  2. 2. Which paragraph answers the question, “How much sleep do students need?”

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    Answer: D — 6

  3. 3. This article could BEST help a student who wants to learn —

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    Answer: H — how sleep is important for the body and the mind

  4. 4. How should the word trouble be divided?

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    Answer: B — trou – ble

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Skills you’ll practice for 3.C.1

  • Participate in collaborative discussions using agreed-upon rules.
  • Listen actively and speak using agreed-upon discussion rules.
  • Respectfully build on others' ideas and express own ideas clearly.
  • Ask and respond to questions to acquire or confirm information.
  • Link comments to the remarks of others.

Key concepts covered by 3.C.1

  • collaborative discussions
  • discussion rules
  • active listening
  • speaking
  • idea building
  • clear expression
  • questioning
  • information acquisition
  • discussion linking
  • responses

How to study and practice SOL 3.C.1

Start with a quick diagnostic to see whether 3.C.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.

→ Take the free Grade 3 English SOL practice test

  • 3.C.2Develop speaking and presentation skills.
  • 3.C.3Create presentations using multimodal tools.

Frequently asked questions about SOL 3.C.1

What is Virginia SOL 3.C.1?

SOL 3.C.1 is a Grade 3 English Standard of Learning in the Communication and Multimodal Literacies strand. It expects students to develop effective oral communication and collaboration skills.

What skills does SOL 3.C.1 cover?

SOL 3.C.1 is assessed on 5 skills: participate in collaborative discussions using agreed-upon rules; listen actively and speak using agreed-upon discussion rules; respectfully build on others' ideas and express own ideas clearly; ask and respond to questions to acquire or confirm information; link comments to the remarks of others.

What strand of Grade 3 English is SOL 3.C.1 in?

SOL 3.C.1 belongs to the Communication and Multimodal Literacies reporting strand of the Grade 3 English Virginia Standards of Learning.

How do I study and practice for SOL 3.C.1?

Start with a diagnostic to see whether 3.C.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.