Grade 3 English · Reading Literary Text
Virginia SOL 3.RL.1
Virginia SOL 3.RL.1 is part of the Reading Literary Text strand in Grade 3 English (English). Under this Standards of Learning objective, students use textual evidence to demonstrate comprehension of grade-level literary texts. Below is what 3.RL.1 covers in plain language, the specific skills it is assessed on, the key concepts to review, and how to practice 3.RL.1 for the Virginia SOL test.
What SOL 3.RL.1 means
Use textual evidence to demonstrate comprehension of grade-level literary 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.RL.1 and the rest of the course. Pick an answer to check it instantly, or open “Show answer” to review.
1. What will everyone in the story MOST likely do next?
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Answer: B — cook the big turnip and eat it together
2. Read this sentence from the story: Together they all tried without success to pull that turnip from the ground. Which word rhymes with tried?
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Answer: H — quiet
3. Read this sentence from the story: Everyone pulled hard, but the turnip stayed put. Which word has the same sound as the underlined part of stayed?
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Answer: B — wheat
4. Which list of words from the story is in alphabetical order?
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Answer: F — yellow, purple, little, tiny
Skills you’ll practice for 3.RL.1
- 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.
Key concepts covered by 3.RL.1
- themes
- story elements
- lessons
- moral
- conflict
- resolution
- plot
- summarizing
- plot events
- character analysis
- traits
- motivations
- character development
- text progression
How to study and practice SOL 3.RL.1
Start with a quick diagnostic to see whether 3.RL.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 3 English standards in Reading Literary Text
Frequently asked questions about SOL 3.RL.1
What is Virginia SOL 3.RL.1?
SOL 3.RL.1 is a Grade 3 English Standard of Learning in the Reading Literary Text strand. It expects students to use textual evidence to demonstrate comprehension of grade-level literary texts.
What skills does SOL 3.RL.1 cover?
SOL 3.RL.1 is assessed on 6 skills: 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.
What strand of Grade 3 English is SOL 3.RL.1 in?
SOL 3.RL.1 belongs to the Reading Literary Text reporting strand of the Grade 3 English Virginia Standards of Learning.
How do I study and practice for SOL 3.RL.1?
Start with a diagnostic to see whether 3.RL.1 is already solid, then work the 6 skills above with guided notes, flashcards, and SOL-style practice questions. For official released items, see the Virginia SOL practice tests guide.