Grade 3 English · Foundations for Reading
Virginia SOL 3.FFR.3
Virginia SOL 3.FFR.3 is part of the Foundations for Reading strand in Grade 3 English (English). Under this Standards of Learning objective, students apply grade-level phonics and word analysis skills to decode and encode unfamiliar words. Below is what 3.FFR.3 covers in plain language, the specific skills it is assessed on, the key concepts to review, and how to practice 3.FFR.3 for the Virginia SOL test.
What SOL 3.FFR.3 means
Apply grade-level phonics and word analysis skills to decode and encode unfamiliar words.
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.FFR.3 and the rest of the course. Pick an answer to check it instantly, or open “Show answer” to review.
1. Which question does paragraph 1 answer?
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Answer: B — What kind of birthday party did the twins have?
2. What is the first thing Antonio and Julio do in the story?
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Answer: H — They go outside to play.
3. Antonio and Julio’s mother can BEST be described as —
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Answer: D — curious
4. What was the first thing the twins did when their mother gave them a kitten?
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Answer: H — They gave the kitten a toy made of yarn.
Skills you’ll practice for 3.FFR.3
- Decode words containing vowel teams.
- Encode words containing vowel teams.
- Decode words containing r-controlled vowels.
- Encode words containing r-controlled vowels.
- Use knowledge of syllabication and syllable types to decode words.
- Use knowledge of syllabication and syllable types to encode words.
- Use knowledge of affixes to decode words.
- Use knowledge of affixes to encode words.
- Read high-frequency words with automaticity and accuracy.
Key concepts covered by 3.FFR.3
- vowel teams
- decoding
- phonics
- encoding
- spelling
- r-controlled vowels
- syllabication
- syllable types
- affixes
- prefixes
- suffixes
- high-frequency words
- automaticity
- accuracy
How to study and practice SOL 3.FFR.3
Start with a quick diagnostic to see whether 3.FFR.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.
Frequently asked questions about SOL 3.FFR.3
What is Virginia SOL 3.FFR.3?
SOL 3.FFR.3 is a Grade 3 English Standard of Learning in the Foundations for Reading strand. It expects students to apply grade-level phonics and word analysis skills to decode and encode unfamiliar words.
What skills does SOL 3.FFR.3 cover?
SOL 3.FFR.3 is assessed on 9 skills: decode words containing vowel teams; encode words containing vowel teams; decode words containing r-controlled vowels; encode words containing r-controlled vowels; use knowledge of syllabication and syllable types to decode words; use knowledge of syllabication and syllable types to encode words; use knowledge of affixes to decode words; use knowledge of affixes to encode words; read high-frequency words with automaticity and accuracy.
What strand of Grade 3 English is SOL 3.FFR.3 in?
SOL 3.FFR.3 belongs to the Foundations for Reading reporting strand of the Grade 3 English Virginia Standards of Learning.
How do I study and practice for SOL 3.FFR.3?
Start with a diagnostic to see whether 3.FFR.3 is already solid, then work the 9 skills above with guided notes, flashcards, and SOL-style practice questions. For official released items, see the Virginia SOL practice tests guide.