Grade 5 English · Writing
Virginia SOL 5.W.2
Virginia SOL 5.W.2 is part of the Writing strand in Grade 5 English (English). Under this Standards of Learning objective, students organize and compose well-developed paragraphs for diverse writing purposes. Below is what 5.W.2 covers in plain language, the specific skills it is assessed on, the key concepts to review, and how to practice 5.W.2 for the Virginia SOL test.
What SOL 5.W.2 means
Organize and compose well-developed paragraphs for diverse writing purposes.
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.W.2 and the rest of the course. Pick an answer to check it instantly, or open “Show answer” to review.
1. A sequence describing East Germany shows: After World War II occupation Construction of the Berlin Wall Which phrase best completes this sequence?
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Answer: G — Communist control
2. Colonial town meetings, where citizens gathered to debate and vote directly on local issues, demonstrated a form of —
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Answer: B — direct democracy
3. The different types of economies found in the original colonies were primarily a reflection of the —
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Answer: G — geography of the areas
4. John Locke’s ideas contributed to the Declaration of Independence because he influenced the belief in —
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Answer: B — self-government and natural rights
Skills you’ll practice for 5.W.2
- Introduce a clear topic sentence and logically organize ideas and factual evidence to support the position in persuasive writing.
- Develop, select, and organize ideas relevant to topic, purpose, and genre using precise language and descriptive language and tone-specific vocabulary to enhance the central idea, tone, and voice.
- Use transition words and prepositional phrases for sentence variety and to link one sentence and paragraph to another.
- Provide a concluding statement or section.
Key concepts covered by 5.W.2
- topic sentence
- logical organization
- factual evidence
- persuasive writing
- idea development
- precise language
- descriptive language
- tone-specific vocabulary
- central idea
- tone
- voice
- transition words
- prepositional phrases
- sentence variety
- paragraph linking
- concluding statement
- conclusion
How to study and practice SOL 5.W.2
Start with a quick diagnostic to see whether 5.W.2 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 Writing
Frequently asked questions about SOL 5.W.2
What is Virginia SOL 5.W.2?
SOL 5.W.2 is a Grade 5 English Standard of Learning in the Writing strand. It expects students to organize and compose well-developed paragraphs for diverse writing purposes.
What skills does SOL 5.W.2 cover?
SOL 5.W.2 is assessed on 4 skills: introduce a clear topic sentence and logically organize ideas and factual evidence to support the position in persuasive writing; develop, select, and organize ideas relevant to topic, purpose, and genre using precise language and descriptive language and tone-specific vocabulary to enhance the central idea, tone, and voice; use transition words and prepositional phrases for sentence variety and to link one sentence and paragraph to another; provide a concluding statement or section.
What strand of Grade 5 English is SOL 5.W.2 in?
SOL 5.W.2 belongs to the Writing reporting strand of the Grade 5 English Virginia Standards of Learning.
How do I study and practice for SOL 5.W.2?
Start with a diagnostic to see whether 5.W.2 is already solid, then work the 4 skills above with guided notes, flashcards, and SOL-style practice questions. For official released items, see the Virginia SOL practice tests guide.