Grade 4 English · Communication and Multimodal Literacies
Virginia SOL 4.C.1
Virginia SOL 4.C.1 is part of the Communication and Multimodal Literacies strand in Grade 4 English (English). Under this Standards of Learning objective, students develop effective oral communication and collaboration skills. Below is what 4.C.1 covers in plain language, the specific skills it is assessed on, the key concepts to review, and how to practice 4.C.1 for the Virginia SOL test.
What SOL 4.C.1 means
Develop effective oral communication and collaboration skills.
Practice Grade 4 English SOL questions
Free Grade 4 English questions from official Virginia Department of Education released SOL tests — good practice while you work on 4.C.1 and the rest of the course. Pick an answer to check it instantly, or open “Show answer” to review.
1. After Benjamin reads the letter, he most likely feels —
Show answer
Answer: G — thrilled that the book wagon is coming to his town
2. Which word is a synonym for settle as it is used in paragraph 1?
Show answer
Answer: C — live
3. What does jolt mean in paragraph 2?
Show answer
Answer: G — sudden movement
4. Which question is answered in the “Searching for a Buried Treasure” section of the article?
Show answer
Answer: B — Why did David Hawley look for the Arabia somewhere other than in the Missouri River?
Skills you’ll practice for 4.C.1
- Participate in sustained collaborative discussions with diverse partners on grade four topics and texts.
- Listen actively and speak using agreed-upon discussion rules.
- Respectfully build on others' ideas and clearly express own ideas.
- Ask and answer specific questions to clarify concepts, share or follow up on information, make connections, and confirm new understanding.
- Use evidence, examples, or details to support opinions and conclusions.
Key concepts covered by 4.C.1
- collaborative discussions
- diverse partners
- grade four topics
- texts
- active listening
- discussion rules
- build on ideas
- express ideas
- ask questions
- answer questions
- clarify concepts
- make connections
- support opinions
- support conclusions
- evidence
- examples
How to study and practice SOL 4.C.1
Start with a quick diagnostic to see whether 4.C.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 4 English standards in Communication and Multimodal Literacies
Frequently asked questions about SOL 4.C.1
What is Virginia SOL 4.C.1?
SOL 4.C.1 is a Grade 4 English Standard of Learning in the Communication and Multimodal Literacies strand. It expects students to develop effective oral communication and collaboration skills.
What skills does SOL 4.C.1 cover?
SOL 4.C.1 is assessed on 5 skills: participate in sustained collaborative discussions with diverse partners on grade four topics and texts; listen actively and speak using agreed-upon discussion rules; respectfully build on others' ideas and clearly express own ideas; ask and answer specific questions to clarify concepts, share or follow up on information, make connections, and confirm new understanding; use evidence, examples, or details to support opinions and conclusions.
What strand of Grade 4 English is SOL 4.C.1 in?
SOL 4.C.1 belongs to the Communication and Multimodal Literacies reporting strand of the Grade 4 English Virginia Standards of Learning.
How do I study and practice for SOL 4.C.1?
Start with a diagnostic to see whether 4.C.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.