SOL Prep

Reading Literary Text

Virginia SOL 5.RL.3

Integrate concepts in literary texts by comparing and contrasting perspectives and paired texts.

Study 5.RL.3 with SOL PrepBack to Grade 5 English

What students need to be able to do

  • 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.