Reading Literary Text

Virginia SOL 4.RL.1

Use textual evidence to demonstrate comprehension and build knowledge from grade-level complex literary texts.

What students need to be able to do

  • Summarize the theme of stories, dramas, or poetry, including thematic topics and how characters respond to challenges.
  • Describe the central conflict and explain the resolution using text structure and plot events as evidence.
  • Analyze characters in-depth, drawing on specific details from the text, including their words, actions, or thoughts.