Why is Dad important to the story?

He helps Sonia remember her first day of school.

He makes breakfast for Trenton.

He shows Trenton where his classroom is at school.

What is the main problem in the story?

Sonia is not able to make Trenton listen to her.

Trenton and Sonia are late for school.

Sonia does not want to help her brother.

Trenton wants to stay home from school.

Based on the story, what will Sonia MOST likely do after she eats breakfast?

She will check Trenton’s backpack.

She will prepare Trenton’s lunch.

The main reason to read this story is to —

understand how a boy feels about starting school

learn about favorite foods to eat at home

discover how to make breakfast at home

find out what supplies are needed for school

Grade 3 English · Reading Informational Text

Virginia SOL 3.RI.1

Virginia SOL 3.RI.1 is part of the Reading Informational Text strand in Grade 3 English (English). Under this Standards of Learning objective, students determine key ideas and details in grade-level informational texts. Below is what 3.RI.1 covers in plain language, the specific skills it is assessed on, the key concepts to review, and how to practice 3.RI.1 for the Virginia SOL test.

Practice 3.RI.1 All Grade 3 English standards

What SOL 3.RI.1 means

Determine key ideas and details in grade-level informational texts.

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.RI.1 and the rest of the course. Pick an answer to check it instantly, or open “Show answer” to review.

1. Why is Dad important to the story?
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Answer: C — He helps Sonia remember her first day of school.
2. What is the main problem in the story?
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Answer: H — Sonia is not able to make Trenton listen to her.
3. Based on the story, what will Sonia MOST likely do after she eats breakfast?
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Answer: B — She will check Trenton’s backpack.
4. The main reason to read this story is to —
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Answer: F — understand how a boy feels about starting school

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Skills you’ll practice for 3.RI.1

Determine the main idea of multi-paragraph texts and specific paragraphs.
Summarize texts using time, sequence, and cause-and-effect language.
Identify and explain how authors use reasons and evidence to support points.

Key concepts covered by 3.RI.1

main idea
multi-paragraph texts
paragraph analysis
summarizing
cause and effect
sequence
author's evidence
reasons
textual support

How to study and practice SOL 3.RI.1

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

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3.RI.2 — Analyze craft and structure in grade-level informational texts.
3.RI.3 — Integrate concepts across informational texts.

Frequently asked questions about SOL 3.RI.1

What is Virginia SOL 3.RI.1?

SOL 3.RI.1 is a Grade 3 English Standard of Learning in the Reading Informational Text strand. It expects students to determine key ideas and details in grade-level informational texts.

What skills does SOL 3.RI.1 cover?

SOL 3.RI.1 is assessed on 3 skills: determine the main idea of multi-paragraph texts and specific paragraphs; summarize texts using time, sequence, and cause-and-effect language; identify and explain how authors use reasons and evidence to support points.

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

SOL 3.RI.1 belongs to the Reading Informational Text reporting strand of the Grade 3 English Virginia Standards of Learning.

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

Start with a diagnostic to see whether 3.RI.1 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.