Grade 4 English · Research
Virginia SOL 4.R.1
Virginia SOL 4.R.1 is part of the Research strand in Grade 4 English (English). Under this Standards of Learning objective, students conduct research and synthesize information from multiple sources. Below is what 4.R.1 covers in plain language, the specific skills it is assessed on, the key concepts to review, and how to practice 4.R.1 for the Virginia SOL test.
What SOL 4.R.1 means
Conduct research and synthesize information from multiple sources.
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.R.1 and the rest of the course. Pick an answer to check it instantly, or open “Show answer” to review.
1. How does Daniel find the idea to build a scarecrow?
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Answer: D — From reading books
2. Why do Daniel and his brother decide to stay in the garden?
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Answer: F — To protect the remaining carrots
3. Based on the story, which statement most likely describes Daniel’s father?
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Answer: C — He believes that his sons should try to save the carrots.
4. Why does the narrator call himself the new Captain of the Carrots?
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Answer: J — He is taking the place of the scarecrow.
Skills you’ll practice for 4.R.1
- Construct and formulate questions about a topic.
- Identify search terms to locate information on the topic.
- Gather relevant information from various print and digital sources.
- Organize and synthesize information from print and digital resources, determining relevance and reliability.
- Develop notes that include important concepts, summaries, and identification of information sources.
- Organize and share information orally, in writing, or through visual display.
- Avoid plagiarism and give proper credit by providing citations whenever using another person's media, facts, ideas, graphics, music, or direct quotations.
Key concepts covered by 4.R.1
- formulate questions
- topic
- search terms
- locate information
- gather information
- print sources
- digital sources
- organize information
- synthesize information
- relevance
- reliability
- develop notes
- important concepts
- summaries
- information sources
- share information
- oral
- writing
- visual display
- avoid plagiarism
- give credit
- citations
- media
- facts
- ideas
How to study and practice SOL 4.R.1
Start with a quick diagnostic to see whether 4.R.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.
Frequently asked questions about SOL 4.R.1
What is Virginia SOL 4.R.1?
SOL 4.R.1 is a Grade 4 English Standard of Learning in the Research strand. It expects students to conduct research and synthesize information from multiple sources.
What skills does SOL 4.R.1 cover?
SOL 4.R.1 is assessed on 7 skills: construct and formulate questions about a topic; identify search terms to locate information on the topic; gather relevant information from various print and digital sources; organize and synthesize information from print and digital resources, determining relevance and reliability; develop notes that include important concepts, summaries, and identification of information sources; organize and share information orally, in writing, or through visual display; avoid plagiarism and give proper credit by providing citations whenever using another person's media, facts, ideas, graphics, music, or direct quotations.
What strand of Grade 4 English is SOL 4.R.1 in?
SOL 4.R.1 belongs to the Research reporting strand of the Grade 4 English Virginia Standards of Learning.
How do I study and practice for SOL 4.R.1?
Start with a diagnostic to see whether 4.R.1 is already solid, then work the 7 skills above with guided notes, flashcards, and SOL-style practice questions. For official released items, see the Virginia SOL practice tests guide.