Grade 3 English · Writing
Virginia SOL 3.W.3
Virginia SOL 3.W.3 is part of the Writing strand in Grade 3 English (English). Under this Standards of Learning objective, students revise and edit writing for quality and conventions. Below is what 3.W.3 covers in plain language, the specific skills it is assessed on, the key concepts to review, and how to practice 3.W.3 for the Virginia SOL test.
What SOL 3.W.3 means
Revise and edit writing for quality and conventions.
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.3 and the rest of the course. Pick an answer to check it instantly, or open “Show answer” to review.
1. Which group of words is listed in alphabetical order?
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Answer: C — pail, pants, paper, past
2. To rush forward A. 1 B. 2 C. 3 D. 4 21 of 40 Guide words: camera — cause Which two words would appear on the same dictionary page as these guide words? A. canal B. carrot C. ceiling D. candle ## A Hidden Treasure (Full story text as provided.) 22 of 40 The title tells readers that a character in the story will most likely — A. spend time outdoors B. need to draw a map C. go to an amazing place D. search for something 23 of 40 Paragraph 5 is important to the story because it — A. tells what is on the map B. tells why Evan likes to go fishing C. shows how the attic looks D. shows where Grandma lives 24 of 40 After Evan and Mark find the map, they both feel — A. wise B. calm C. proud D. eager 25 of 40 Where does this story begin and end? A. At the river B. Near the trees C. In the kitchen D. In the attic 26 of 40 Based on the story, where does the map first lead the boys? A. To a square symbol showing a raindrop behind Grandma’s house, near the water tower B. To the dock by the river C. To the two pine trees D. To the attic 27 of 40 Which question is answered at the end of the story? A. What brings fish to a certain area? B. What happened to the old dock? C. How often did Mom go to the old dock? D. How many fish does Grandma catch? 28 of 40 Place these words in alphabetical order. searched shouted smiled spend steps ## The Ostrich: One Odd Bird (Full article text and Ostrich Facts chart as provided.) 29 of 40 Based on paragraph 4, the reader can tell that — A. chicks learn to eat by watching older ostriches B. ostriches need people to feed them a healthy diet C. plants are easier for ostriches to feed on than insects D. chicks wait to eat until the grown ostriches finish 30 of 40 Paragraph 6 explains that one way ostriches keep themselves safe is by — A. flying B. digging C. kicking D. sleeping 31 of 40 What information can be learned by reading the chart at the end of the article? A. What do ostriches use to build a nest? B. Why do ostriches keep the herd size low? C. How long do ostriches live? D. How many eggs do ostriches lay? 32 of 40 Based on the article, one way the male leader is like the females in the herd is that he helps — A. make the nest B. guard the eggs C. hide the chicks D. feed the chicks 33 of 40 The feathers of an ostrich help the bird — A. run fast B. stay warm C. move quietly D. look bigger 34 of 40 Based on the article, what can the reader most likely tell about ostriches? A. They can run faster than any other animal. B. Their wings are their most useful part. C. Their speed helps them escape. D. They usually kick their enemies. ## The Search (Full poem text as provided.) 35 of 40 After looking at the title, the reader knows that this poem is about — A. hiding something B. finding something C. looking for something D. thinking about something 36 of 40 What does pause mean in line 13? A. Try to remember B. Begin to ask questions C. Think about the past D. Stop for a short time 37 of 40 In lines 17–20, the speaker can best be described as — A. scared B. upset C. angry D. lazy 38 of 40 Where is the first place the speaker looks for the shoe? A. Under the sofa B. In the car C. In a sports bag D. Near the steps 39 of 40 Based on the events in the poem, the shoe was most likely last worn — A. at school B. during a game C. at a friend’s house D. in a friend’s car 40 of 40 Which question is answered in the poem?
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Answer: D — When was the speaker’s last game?
3. To remain true. Which meaning of stand is used in paragraph 1? A 1 B 2 C 3 D 4 2. Why does Jocelyn like Mondays? F Wiggles has a different buddy. G Students receive classroom jobs. H Students can choose where to sit. J Mr. Romo brings games for the computer. 3. Read this sentence from paragraph 4. Then she heard Mr. Romo say her name, followed by “Bunny Buddy.” What does this sentence tell the reader? A Jocelyn wants to feed the rabbit. B Jocelyn has been picked to care for Wiggles. C Jocelyn’s teacher wants to talk to her about the rabbit. D Jocelyn’s fears of caring for Wiggles have gone away. 4. In paragraph 7, what does “lowered her eyes” mean?
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Answer: J — Jocelyn looked down.
4. Why does Mr. Romo smile in paragraph 8?
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Answer: B — He knows how to help Jocelyn.
Skills you’ll practice for 3.W.3
- Revise writing for quality of ideas, organization, sentence fluency, and word choice.
- Edit writing for capitalization, usage, punctuation, and spelling.
Key concepts covered by 3.W.3
- revising
- quality of ideas
- organization
- sentence fluency
- word choice
- editing
- capitalization
- punctuation
- spelling
How to study and practice SOL 3.W.3
Start with a quick diagnostic to see whether 3.W.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 Writing
Frequently asked questions about SOL 3.W.3
What is Virginia SOL 3.W.3?
SOL 3.W.3 is a Grade 3 English Standard of Learning in the Writing strand. It expects students to revise and edit writing for quality and conventions.
What skills does SOL 3.W.3 cover?
SOL 3.W.3 is assessed on 2 skills: revise writing for quality of ideas, organization, sentence fluency, and word choice; edit writing for capitalization, usage, punctuation, and spelling.
What strand of Grade 3 English is SOL 3.W.3 in?
SOL 3.W.3 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.3?
Start with a diagnostic to see whether 3.W.3 is already solid, then work the 2 skills above with guided notes, flashcards, and SOL-style practice questions. For official released items, see the Virginia SOL practice tests guide.