Grade 4 English · Reading Informational Text
Virginia SOL 4.RI.2
Virginia SOL 4.RI.2 is part of the Reading Informational Text strand in Grade 4 English (English). Under this Standards of Learning objective, students analyze how authors organize and present information in informational texts. Below is what 4.RI.2 covers in plain language, the specific skills it is assessed on, the key concepts to review, and how to practice 4.RI.2 for the Virginia SOL test.
What SOL 4.RI.2 means
Analyze how authors organize and present information in informational texts.
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.RI.2 and the rest of the course. Pick an answer to check it instantly, or open “Show answer” to review.
1. Another word for streaming as it is used in paragraph 12 is —
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Answer: D — flowing
2. Why is Robert eager to see Houdini?
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Answer: H — He is a big fan of Houdini.
3. Why does Robert not care that the wind is cold?
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Answer: C — He is thinking about the show that he will see.
4. On stage, Houdini can best be described as —
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Answer: G — exciting
Skills you’ll practice for 4.RI.2
- Explain how authors select an organizational pattern (e.g., cause/effect, comparison/contrast) using transitional words and phrases.
- Apply knowledge of text features and search tools in print and digital sources to locate and categorize information efficiently.
- Explain the author's purpose for writing, including what the author wants to answer, explain, or describe.
Key concepts covered by 4.RI.2
- organizational patterns
- cause/effect
- comparison/contrast
- transitional words
- phrases
- text features
- search tools
- digital sources
- locate information
- categorize information
- author's purpose
- writing purpose
- answer
- explain
- describe
How to study and practice SOL 4.RI.2
Start with a quick diagnostic to see whether 4.RI.2 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 Reading Informational Text
Frequently asked questions about SOL 4.RI.2
What is Virginia SOL 4.RI.2?
SOL 4.RI.2 is a Grade 4 English Standard of Learning in the Reading Informational Text strand. It expects students to analyze how authors organize and present information in informational texts.
What skills does SOL 4.RI.2 cover?
SOL 4.RI.2 is assessed on 3 skills: explain how authors select an organizational pattern (e.g., cause/effect, comparison/contrast) using transitional words and phrases; apply knowledge of text features and search tools in print and digital sources to locate and categorize information efficiently; explain the author's purpose for writing, including what the author wants to answer, explain, or describe.
What strand of Grade 4 English is SOL 4.RI.2 in?
SOL 4.RI.2 belongs to the Reading Informational Text reporting strand of the Grade 4 English Virginia Standards of Learning.
How do I study and practice for SOL 4.RI.2?
Start with a diagnostic to see whether 4.RI.2 is already solid, then work the 3 skills above with guided notes, flashcards, and SOL-style practice questions. For official released items, see the Virginia SOL practice tests guide.