Grade 3 English · Writing
Virginia SOL 3.W.1
Virginia SOL 3.W.1 is part of the Writing strand in Grade 3 English (English). Under this Standards of Learning objective, students compose various works for diverse audiences and purposes. Below is what 3.W.1 covers in plain language, the specific skills it is assessed on, the key concepts to review, and how to practice 3.W.1 for the Virginia SOL test.
What SOL 3.W.1 means
Compose various works for diverse audiences and purposes.
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.W.1 and the rest of the course. Pick an answer to check it instantly, or open “Show answer” to review.
1. The cheetah’s coat is MOST useful because it —
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Answer: C — helps the cheetah hide in the grass
2. Farmers are a problem for cheetahs because they have —
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Answer: F — forced cheetahs to find new places to live
3. A cheetah’s backbone is like a spring because of the —
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Answer: C — way it moves
4. The article explains the following sequence: • Cheetahs use their energy very quickly. • Cheetahs stop to rest if they do not catch their prey. • Lions and hyenas hunt cheetahs. Which result fits with this information?
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Answer: F — The number of cheetahs in Africa becomes smaller.
Skills you’ll practice for 3.W.1
- Recognize distinctive patterns of organization in narrative, expository, and opinion writing.
- Write personal or fictional narratives with naturally unfolding event sequences.
- Write informative/explanatory texts that develop topics with facts and details.
- Write opinion pieces supporting a point of view with facts and reasons.
- Write in response to texts using supporting details from the text.
Key concepts covered by 3.W.1
- writing forms
- narrative
- expository
- opinion
- narrative writing
- event sequencing
- informative writing
- topic development
- facts and details
- opinion writing
- facts and reasons
- text-based writing
- supporting details
How to study and practice SOL 3.W.1
Start with a quick diagnostic to see whether 3.W.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 Writing
Frequently asked questions about SOL 3.W.1
What is Virginia SOL 3.W.1?
SOL 3.W.1 is a Grade 3 English Standard of Learning in the Writing strand. It expects students to compose various works for diverse audiences and purposes.
What skills does SOL 3.W.1 cover?
SOL 3.W.1 is assessed on 5 skills: recognize distinctive patterns of organization in narrative, expository, and opinion writing; write personal or fictional narratives with naturally unfolding event sequences; write informative/explanatory texts that develop topics with facts and details; write opinion pieces supporting a point of view with facts and reasons; write in response to texts using supporting details from the text.
What strand of Grade 3 English is SOL 3.W.1 in?
SOL 3.W.1 belongs to the Writing reporting strand of the Grade 3 English Virginia Standards of Learning.
How do I study and practice for SOL 3.W.1?
Start with a diagnostic to see whether 3.W.1 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.