Grade 5 English · Reading Literary Text
Virginia SOL 5.RL.3
Virginia SOL 5.RL.3 is part of the Reading Literary Text strand in Grade 5 English (English). Under this Standards of Learning objective, students integrate concepts in literary texts by comparing and contrasting perspectives and paired texts. Below is what 5.RL.3 covers in plain language, the specific skills it is assessed on, the key concepts to review, and how to practice 5.RL.3 for the Virginia SOL test.
What SOL 5.RL.3 means
Integrate concepts in literary texts by comparing and contrasting perspectives and paired texts.
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.RL.3 and the rest of the course. Pick an answer to check it instantly, or open “Show answer” to review.
1. A newspaper headline dated May 16, 1911, reads: “Standard Oil Company to Break Up — Supreme Court Declares it an Unlawful Monopoly.” This event was a result of the passage of the —
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Answer: H — Sherman Antitrust Act
2. During the Industrial Revolution, new technology affected the economy of the United States by —
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Answer: A — increasing worker productivity
3. Bushido is defined as a feudal-military Japanese code of behavior valuing honor above life. During World War II, which action was an example of this code of behavior?
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Answer: J — Japanese troops committing suicide rather than surrendering
4. The members of the World War II Nisei regiment were primarily —
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Answer: B — Japanese Americans
Skills you’ll practice for 5.RL.3
- Set a purpose for reading by activating prior and background knowledge.
- Compare and contrast the point of view from which different stories are narrated, including the difference between first- and third-person narratives.
- Compare and contrast details in paired literary and informational nonfiction texts including their treatment of similar themes, topics, and patterns of events.
Key concepts covered by 5.RL.3
- purpose for reading
- prior knowledge
- background knowledge
- point of view
- first-person narrative
- third-person narrative
- comparison
- contrast
- paired texts
- literary texts
- informational nonfiction
- themes
- topics
- patterns of events
How to study and practice SOL 5.RL.3
Start with a quick diagnostic to see whether 5.RL.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 5 English standards in Reading Literary Text
Frequently asked questions about SOL 5.RL.3
What is Virginia SOL 5.RL.3?
SOL 5.RL.3 is a Grade 5 English Standard of Learning in the Reading Literary Text strand. It expects students to integrate concepts in literary texts by comparing and contrasting perspectives and paired texts.
What skills does SOL 5.RL.3 cover?
SOL 5.RL.3 is assessed on 3 skills: set a purpose for reading by activating prior and background knowledge; compare and contrast the point of view from which different stories are narrated, including the difference between first- and third-person narratives; compare and contrast details in paired literary and informational nonfiction texts including their treatment of similar themes, topics, and patterns of events.
What strand of Grade 5 English is SOL 5.RL.3 in?
SOL 5.RL.3 belongs to the Reading Literary Text reporting strand of the Grade 5 English Virginia Standards of Learning.
How do I study and practice for SOL 5.RL.3?
Start with a diagnostic to see whether 5.RL.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.