Grade 3 English · Reading Literary Text
Virginia SOL 3.RL.2
Virginia SOL 3.RL.2 is part of the Reading Literary Text strand in Grade 3 English (English). Under this Standards of Learning objective, students analyze craft and style in grade-level literary texts. Below is what 3.RL.2 covers in plain language, the specific skills it is assessed on, the key concepts to review, and how to practice 3.RL.2 for the Virginia SOL test.
What SOL 3.RL.2 means
Analyze craft and style in 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.2 and the rest of the course. Pick an answer to check it instantly, or open “Show answer” to review.
1. Read this sentence about the passage: You can’t ___ that heavy turnip on the scale because it would break it! Which pair of words makes the sentence correct?
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Answer: D — weigh, new
2. How many syllables are in the word turnip?
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Answer: F — 1
3. In paragraph 2, what does the word glanced mean?
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Answer: B — flew
4. Which one of these questions does paragraph 2 answer?
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Answer: J — Why did Gertrude’s family live across from a train station?
Skills you’ll practice for 3.RL.2
- Discuss how an author uses characters and settings to advance the plot.
- Identify and explain how authors use sensory language to impact understanding.
- Identify the narrator of a story.
- Identify the speaker of a poem.
- Identify characteristics of different genres.
Key concepts covered by 3.RL.2
- author's craft
- plot development
- characters
- settings
- sensory language
- author's style
- reader impact
- narrator
- point of view
- speaker
- poetry
- genres
- literary forms
How to study and practice SOL 3.RL.2
Start with a quick diagnostic to see whether 3.RL.2 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.2
What is Virginia SOL 3.RL.2?
SOL 3.RL.2 is a Grade 3 English Standard of Learning in the Reading Literary Text strand. It expects students to analyze craft and style in grade-level literary texts.
What skills does SOL 3.RL.2 cover?
SOL 3.RL.2 is assessed on 5 skills: discuss how an author uses characters and settings to advance the plot; identify and explain how authors use sensory language to impact understanding; identify the narrator of a story; identify the speaker of a poem; identify characteristics of different genres.
What strand of Grade 3 English is SOL 3.RL.2 in?
SOL 3.RL.2 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.2?
Start with a diagnostic to see whether 3.RL.2 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.