Paragraphs describing the spilled boxes are important because they —

explain how the beads are found

Which sentence best describes the attic?

The floor was dusty with footprints and boxes.

She thought of the perfect place.

Grade 6 English · Communication and Multimodal Literacies

Virginia SOL 6.C.4

Virginia SOL 6.C.4 is part of the Communication and Multimodal Literacies strand in Grade 6 English (English). Under this Standards of Learning objective, students analyze and interpret media messages. Below is what 6.C.4 covers in plain language, the specific skills it is assessed on, the key concepts to review, and how to practice 6.C.4 for the Virginia SOL test.

Practice 6.C.4 All Grade 6 English standards

What SOL 6.C.4 means

Analyze and interpret media messages.

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.4 and the rest of the course. Pick an answer to check it instantly, or open “Show answer” to review.

1. Paragraphs describing the spilled boxes are important because they —
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Answer: D — explain how the beads are found
2. What does Harry’s question about using the beads show about him?
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Answer: F — He respects his mother.
3. Abigail expects the afternoon to be difficult because she —
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Answer: D — expects trouble
4. Which sentence best describes the attic?
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Answer: H — The floor was dusty with footprints and boxes.

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Skills you’ll practice for 6.C.4

Interpret information presented in diverse media formats and explain its contribution to the topic.
Explain how media messages are intentionally constructed to impact a specific audience.
Explain the characteristics and analyze the effectiveness of a variety of media messages.

Key concepts covered by 6.C.4

media interpretation
diverse media formats
topic contribution
media message construction
audience impact
media message characteristics
effectiveness analysis

How to study and practice SOL 6.C.4

Start with a quick diagnostic to see whether 6.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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6.C.1 — Develop effective oral communication and collaboration skills.
6.C.2 — Develop skills for speaking and presenting ideas effectively.
6.C.3 — Integrate multimodal literacies to create and deliver presentations.

Frequently asked questions about SOL 6.C.4

What is Virginia SOL 6.C.4?

SOL 6.C.4 is a Grade 6 English Standard of Learning in the Communication and Multimodal Literacies strand. It expects students to analyze and interpret media messages.

What skills does SOL 6.C.4 cover?

SOL 6.C.4 is assessed on 3 skills: interpret information presented in diverse media formats and explain its contribution to the topic; explain how media messages are intentionally constructed to impact a specific audience; explain the characteristics and analyze the effectiveness of a variety of media messages.

What strand of Grade 6 English is SOL 6.C.4 in?

SOL 6.C.4 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.4?

Start with a diagnostic to see whether 6.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.