Grade 4 English · Reading Informational Text
Virginia SOL 4.RI.3
Virginia SOL 4.RI.3 is part of the Reading Informational Text strand in Grade 4 English (English). Under this Standards of Learning objective, students integrate concepts to build knowledge from informational texts and compare multiple accounts. Below is what 4.RI.3 covers in plain language, the specific skills it is assessed on, the key concepts to review, and how to practice 4.RI.3 for the Virginia SOL test.
What SOL 4.RI.3 means
Integrate concepts to build knowledge from informational texts and compare multiple accounts.
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.3 and the rest of the course. Pick an answer to check it instantly, or open “Show answer” to review.
1. How does the reader know that Robert’s grandmother is a fan of Houdini’s career?
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Answer: C — She has seen Houdini perform and has a favorite story about him.
2. What conclusion can the reader make about Houdini from this story?
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Answer: G — He is a clever man.
3. The author most likely wrote this story to —
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Answer: B — tell about a famous escape artist
4. The details in paragraphs 6–8 show —
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Answer: A — the problem that Callie faces
Skills you’ll practice for 4.RI.3
- Use prior and background knowledge as context for new learning.
- Compare and contrast multiple accounts of the same event or topic and describe differences in focus and information.
- Describe relationships between a series of historical events, scientific concepts, or steps in technical procedures using comparison, sequence, or cause/effect words.
Key concepts covered by 4.RI.3
- prior knowledge
- background knowledge
- new learning
- compare accounts
- event
- topic
- differences in focus
- information
- historical events
- scientific concepts
- technical procedures
- sequence
- cause/effect
How to study and practice SOL 4.RI.3
Start with a quick diagnostic to see whether 4.RI.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.
Related Grade 4 English standards in Reading Informational Text
Frequently asked questions about SOL 4.RI.3
What is Virginia SOL 4.RI.3?
SOL 4.RI.3 is a Grade 4 English Standard of Learning in the Reading Informational Text strand. It expects students to integrate concepts to build knowledge from informational texts and compare multiple accounts.
What skills does SOL 4.RI.3 cover?
SOL 4.RI.3 is assessed on 3 skills: use prior and background knowledge as context for new learning; compare and contrast multiple accounts of the same event or topic and describe differences in focus and information; describe relationships between a series of historical events, scientific concepts, or steps in technical procedures using comparison, sequence, or cause/effect words.
What strand of Grade 4 English is SOL 4.RI.3 in?
SOL 4.RI.3 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.3?
Start with a diagnostic to see whether 4.RI.3 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.