Grade 6 English · Communication and Multimodal Literacies
Virginia SOL 6.C.2
Virginia SOL 6.C.2 is part of the Communication and Multimodal Literacies strand in Grade 6 English (English). Under this Standards of Learning objective, students develop skills for speaking and presenting ideas effectively. Below is what 6.C.2 covers in plain language, the specific skills it is assessed on, the key concepts to review, and how to practice 6.C.2 for the Virginia SOL test.
What SOL 6.C.2 means
Develop skills for speaking and presenting ideas effectively.
Practice Grade 6 English SOL questions
Free Grade 6 English questions from official Virginia Department of Education released SOL tests — good practice while you work on 6.C.2 and the rest of the course. Pick an answer to check it instantly, or open “Show answer” to review.
1. Based on paragraph 6, a “play face” is —
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Answer: A — a signal between animals
2. What may the reader best predict from paragraph 7?
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Answer: F — Scientists will continue to study animal play.
3. Which words best describe locomotor play?
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Answer: B — Leaping, twisting, running
4. Moving quickly is important because it —
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Answer: J — may save lives
Skills you’ll practice for 6.C.2
- Report orally on a topic or present an opinion clearly and succinctly.
- Provide evidence to support the main idea in oral presentations.
- Use language, vocabulary, and style appropriate to the audience, topic, and purpose.
- Use verbal communication skills such as volume, tone, and enunciation to enhance the message.
- Use nonverbal skills such as posture, gestures, and eye movement to enhance the message.
- Encourage audience participation through planned interactions.
- Reference source material as appropriate during presentations.
Key concepts covered by 6.C.2
- oral reporting
- topic presentation
- opinion presentation
- evidence
- main idea
- oral presentations
- audience-appropriate language
- topic-appropriate vocabulary
- purpose-appropriate style
- verbal communication
- volume
- tone
- enunciation
- nonverbal communication
- posture
- gestures
- eye movement
- audience participation
- planned interactions
- source referencing
- presentations
How to study and practice SOL 6.C.2
Start with a quick diagnostic to see whether 6.C.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 6 English standards in Communication and Multimodal Literacies
Frequently asked questions about SOL 6.C.2
What is Virginia SOL 6.C.2?
SOL 6.C.2 is a Grade 6 English Standard of Learning in the Communication and Multimodal Literacies strand. It expects students to develop skills for speaking and presenting ideas effectively.
What skills does SOL 6.C.2 cover?
SOL 6.C.2 is assessed on 7 skills: report orally on a topic or present an opinion clearly and succinctly; provide evidence to support the main idea in oral presentations; use language, vocabulary, and style appropriate to the audience, topic, and purpose; use verbal communication skills such as volume, tone, and enunciation to enhance the message; use nonverbal skills such as posture, gestures, and eye movement to enhance the message; encourage audience participation through planned interactions; reference source material as appropriate during presentations.
What strand of Grade 6 English is SOL 6.C.2 in?
SOL 6.C.2 belongs to the Communication and Multimodal Literacies reporting strand of the Grade 6 English Virginia Standards of Learning.
How do I study and practice for SOL 6.C.2?
Start with a diagnostic to see whether 6.C.2 is already solid, then work the 7 skills above with guided notes, flashcards, and SOL-style practice questions. For official released items, see the Virginia SOL practice tests guide.