The author most likely wrote this passage to —

entertain readers with an informative story

convince readers to garden by advertising plants

give step-by-step instructions on how to plant strawberries

express a concern about mistakes made in growing plants

What information from the passage supports the idea that Ben loved his grandmother?

If he won, he would give her the prize.

She loved working in her garden.

Which statement can be supported with information in the first paragraph?

Some animals are fed before the zoo is open to the public.

People must pay money to see the animals in the zoo.

Most of the food is cooked before it is fed to the animals.

People often spend all day visiting the animals at the zoo.

Grade 5 English · Communication and Multimodal Literacies

Virginia SOL 5.C.4

Virginia SOL 5.C.4 is part of the Communication and Multimodal Literacies strand in Grade 5 English (English). Under this Standards of Learning objective, students analyze media messages for purpose, audience, and techniques. Below is what 5.C.4 covers in plain language, the specific skills it is assessed on, the key concepts to review, and how to practice 5.C.4 for the Virginia SOL test.

Practice 5.C.4 All Grade 5 English standards

What SOL 5.C.4 means

Analyze media messages for purpose, audience, and techniques.

Practice Grade 5 English SOL questions

Free Grade 5 English questions from official Virginia Department of Education released SOL tests — good practice while you work on 5.C.4 and the rest of the course. Pick an answer to check it instantly, or open “Show answer” to review.

1. The author most likely wrote this passage to —
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Answer: G — entertain readers with an informative story
2. What information from the passage supports the idea that Ben loved his grandmother?
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Answer: C — If he won, he would give her the prize.
3. If the author included more information about what is needed for growing plants, it would belong in paragraph —
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Answer: H — 10
4. Which statement can be supported with information in the first paragraph?
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Answer: J — Some animals are fed before the zoo is open to the public.

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Skills you’ll practice for 5.C.4

Deconstruct various types of media to identify the characteristics and determine the effectiveness of the intended messages.
Identify the purpose, intended audience, and credibility of information (e.g., auditory, visual, and written media messages) being presented.
Compare and contrast techniques used in a variety of media messages (e.g., animation, famous images and words, music and sound, photo-editing).

Key concepts covered by 5.C.4

media deconstruction
media characteristics
message effectiveness
media purpose
intended audience
credibility
auditory media
visual media
written media
media techniques
animation
images
words
music
sound
photo-editing
comparison
contrast

How to study and practice SOL 5.C.4

Start with a quick diagnostic to see whether 5.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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5.C.1 — Develop effective oral communication and collaboration skills through sustained discussions.
5.C.2 — Present ideas orally with clarity, organization, and appropriate techniques.
5.C.3 — Create engaging presentations using multiple modes of communication.

Frequently asked questions about SOL 5.C.4

What is Virginia SOL 5.C.4?

SOL 5.C.4 is a Grade 5 English Standard of Learning in the Communication and Multimodal Literacies strand. It expects students to analyze media messages for purpose, audience, and techniques.

What skills does SOL 5.C.4 cover?

SOL 5.C.4 is assessed on 3 skills: deconstruct various types of media to identify the characteristics and determine the effectiveness of the intended messages; identify the purpose, intended audience, and credibility of information (e.g., auditory, visual, and written media messages) being presented; compare and contrast techniques used in a variety of media messages (e.g., animation, famous images and words, music and sound, photo-editing).

What strand of Grade 5 English is SOL 5.C.4 in?

SOL 5.C.4 belongs to the Communication and Multimodal Literacies reporting strand of the Grade 5 English Virginia Standards of Learning.

How do I study and practice for SOL 5.C.4?

Start with a diagnostic to see whether 5.C.4 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.