Reading Literary Text

Virginia SOL 3.RL.1

Use textual evidence to demonstrate comprehension of grade-level literary texts.

What students need to be able to do

  • Identify thematic topics of stories.
  • Identify lessons learned in stories.
  • Identify the central conflict and resolution using plot events.
  • Summarize text using plot events.
  • Describe a character's attributes, traits, motivations, or feelings.
  • Explain how a character develops throughout the text.