Grade 3 English · Reading Literary Text
Virginia SOL 3.RL.3
Virginia SOL 3.RL.3 is part of the Reading Literary Text strand in Grade 3 English (English). Under this Standards of Learning objective, students integrate concepts across literary texts. Below is what 3.RL.3 covers in plain language, the specific skills it is assessed on, the key concepts to review, and how to practice 3.RL.3 for the Virginia SOL test.
What SOL 3.RL.3 means
Integrate concepts across 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.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 2 answer?
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Answer: D — Which grade is Trenton in this year?
2. How does the reader know that Trenton is unsure about school?
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Answer: J — He asks a lot of questions.
3. The story events occur in this order: • Sonia waits while Trenton talks. • Sonia thinks about her first day of school. • Sonia offers to help Trenton. Which of these events happens between Sonia waiting and Sonia thinking about her first day of school?
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Answer: C — Sonia tries to speak to Trenton.
4. Based on the story, why does Sonia decide to help Trenton?
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Answer: F — She begins to understand how Trenton feels.
Skills you’ll practice for 3.RL.3
- Set a purpose for reading using illustrations and prior knowledge.
- Compare and contrast details in paired literary and informational texts.
- Compare and contrast themes, settings, and plots of stories by the same author.
Key concepts covered by 3.RL.3
- reading purpose
- prior knowledge
- illustrations
- comparison
- paired texts
- themes
- topics
- author's style
- settings
- plots
How to study and practice SOL 3.RL.3
Start with a quick diagnostic to see whether 3.RL.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.
Related Grade 3 English standards in Reading Literary Text
Frequently asked questions about SOL 3.RL.3
What is Virginia SOL 3.RL.3?
SOL 3.RL.3 is a Grade 3 English Standard of Learning in the Reading Literary Text strand. It expects students to integrate concepts across literary texts.
What skills does SOL 3.RL.3 cover?
SOL 3.RL.3 is assessed on 3 skills: set a purpose for reading using illustrations and prior knowledge; compare and contrast details in paired literary and informational texts; compare and contrast themes, settings, and plots of stories by the same author.
What strand of Grade 3 English is SOL 3.RL.3 in?
SOL 3.RL.3 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.3?
Start with a diagnostic to see whether 3.RL.3 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.