According to the article, the objects that were discovered showed —

what the lives of the pioneers on the steamboat were like

that steamboats could carry a large amount of cargo

where the people on the steamboat came from

that there was enough food for everyone on the steamboat

The accident most likely happened because the —

captain was unable to see under the water

captain was inside the pilot house

cargo on the boat was too heavy

Which sentence did the author include in the article to suggest that the project was expensive?

Recovering the steamboat was a massive task.

He wondered whether it might be possible to find the ship.

Curious, he went to libraries and gathered information.

Hawley’s brother, father, and friends worked with him.

The author most likely wrote the article to —

describe a discovery from the past

explain how people lived in the past

create a story about a shipwreck

tell about an early form of transportation

Grade 4 English · Communication and Multimodal Literacies

Virginia SOL 4.C.3

Virginia SOL 4.C.3 is part of the Communication and Multimodal Literacies strand in Grade 4 English (English). Under this Standards of Learning objective, students create engaging presentations using multiple modes of communication. Below is what 4.C.3 covers in plain language, the specific skills it is assessed on, the key concepts to review, and how to practice 4.C.3 for the Virginia SOL test.

Practice 4.C.3 All Grade 4 English standards

What SOL 4.C.3 means

Create engaging presentations using multiple modes of communication.

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.3 and the rest of the course. Pick an answer to check it instantly, or open “Show answer” to review.

1. According to the article, the objects that were discovered showed —
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Answer: F — what the lives of the pioneers on the steamboat were like
2. The accident most likely happened because the —
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Answer: D — captain was unable to see under the water
3. Which sentence did the author include in the article to suggest that the project was expensive?
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Answer: H — Recovering the steamboat was a massive task.
4. The author most likely wrote the article to —
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Answer: D — describe a discovery from the past

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Skills you’ll practice for 4.C.3

Select, organize, and create engaging presentations that include multimedia components and visual displays.
Strategically use two or more interdependent modes of communication to convey the intended message and enhance main ideas or themes.

Key concepts covered by 4.C.3

presentations
multimedia components
visual displays
multimodal presentations
interdependent modes
main ideas
themes

How to study and practice SOL 4.C.3

Start with a quick diagnostic to see whether 4.C.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.

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4.C.1 — Develop effective oral communication and collaboration skills.
4.C.2 — Develop skills for speaking and presenting ideas effectively.
4.C.4 — Analyze and compare media messages and their depictions.

Frequently asked questions about SOL 4.C.3

What is Virginia SOL 4.C.3?

SOL 4.C.3 is a Grade 4 English Standard of Learning in the Communication and Multimodal Literacies strand. It expects students to create engaging presentations using multiple modes of communication.

What skills does SOL 4.C.3 cover?

SOL 4.C.3 is assessed on 2 skills: select, organize, and create engaging presentations that include multimedia components and visual displays; strategically use two or more interdependent modes of communication to convey the intended message and enhance main ideas or themes.

What strand of Grade 4 English is SOL 4.C.3 in?

SOL 4.C.3 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.3?

Start with a diagnostic to see whether 4.C.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.