The article supports the idea that —

David Hawley enjoys hunting for lost treasures

David Hawley did most of the work to recover the ship

the Arabia was the largest steamboat of its time

the Arabia was the first shipwreck to be dug out of river mud

Which question is answered in paragraph 1?

Who decides to make a scarecrow?

Where does Daniel place the scarecrow?

Grade 4 English · Communication and Multimodal Literacies

Virginia SOL 4.C.4

Virginia SOL 4.C.4 is part of the Communication and Multimodal Literacies strand in Grade 4 English (English). Under this Standards of Learning objective, students analyze and compare media messages and their depictions. Below is what 4.C.4 covers in plain language, the specific skills it is assessed on, the key concepts to review, and how to practice 4.C.4 for the Virginia SOL test.

Practice 4.C.4 All Grade 4 English standards

What SOL 4.C.4 means

Analyze and compare media messages and their depictions.

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

1. The article supports the idea that —
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Answer: H — David Hawley enjoys hunting for lost treasures
2. Which question is answered in paragraph 1?
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Answer: B — Why is Daniel growing carrots?
3. The main purpose of paragraph 2 is to —
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Answer: G — present the problem
4. To move quickly. Which meaning of snapped is used in paragraph 12? A 1 B 2 C 3 D 4 4. In paragraph 16, the word situation means —
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Answer: F — the problem that is faced

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Skills you’ll practice for 4.C.4

Differentiate between auditory, visual, and written media messages and their purposes.
Compare and contrast how ideas and topics are depicted in a variety of media and formats.

Key concepts covered by 4.C.4

media messages
auditory
visual
written
purposes
compare media
depictions
ideas
topics
media formats

How to study and practice SOL 4.C.4

Start with a quick diagnostic to see whether 4.C.4 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.3 — Create engaging presentations using multiple modes of communication.

Frequently asked questions about SOL 4.C.4

What is Virginia SOL 4.C.4?

SOL 4.C.4 is a Grade 4 English Standard of Learning in the Communication and Multimodal Literacies strand. It expects students to analyze and compare media messages and their depictions.

What skills does SOL 4.C.4 cover?

SOL 4.C.4 is assessed on 2 skills: differentiate between auditory, visual, and written media messages and their purposes; compare and contrast how ideas and topics are depicted in a variety of media and formats.

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

SOL 4.C.4 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.4?

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