Grade 6 English · Research
Virginia SOL 6.R.1
Virginia SOL 6.R.1 is part of the Research strand in Grade 6 English (English). Under this Standards of Learning objective, students conduct research and synthesize information from multiple sources. Below is what 6.R.1 covers in plain language, the specific skills it is assessed on, the key concepts to review, and how to practice 6.R.1 for the Virginia SOL test.
What SOL 6.R.1 means
Conduct research and synthesize information from multiple sources.
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.R.1 and the rest of the course. Pick an answer to check it instantly, or open “Show answer” to review.
1. How do Abigail’s feelings change?
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Answer: B — Worried to cheerful
2. Which sentence best summarizes the story?
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Answer: H — The siblings find beads and enjoy the afternoon.
3. This story would most likely appeal to readers who —
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Answer: D — have younger siblings
4. Which sentence best states the theme?
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Answer: H — Enjoyment can be found unexpectedly.
Skills you’ll practice for 6.R.1
- Formulate appropriately narrow research questions and refocus the inquiry when necessary.
- Collect information from multiple sources using effective search terms.
- Organize and synthesize information from multiple sources, evaluating relevance, usefulness, validity, and credibility.
- Develop notes that include important concepts and summaries, quoting, summarizing, and paraphrasing research findings.
- Avoid plagiarism by using own words and following ethical and legal guidelines for gathering and using information.
- Organize and share findings in formal and informal oral or written formats.
- Give credit for information quoted or paraphrased using standard citations.
- Demonstrate ethical and responsible use of all sources, including the Internet, AI, and new technologies.
Key concepts covered by 6.R.1
- research questions
- inquiry refocusing
- information collection
- search terms
- multiple sources
- information synthesis
- source evaluation
- relevance
- usefulness
- validity
- credibility
- note-taking
- concept summaries
- quoting
- summarizing
- paraphrasing
- plagiarism avoidance
- ethical guidelines
- legal guidelines
- finding organization
- formal sharing
- informal sharing
- oral formats
- written formats
- citation
- quoted information
- paraphrased information
- standard citations
- ethical use
- responsible use
- sources
- Internet
- AI
- new technologies
How to study and practice SOL 6.R.1
Start with a quick diagnostic to see whether 6.R.1 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.
Frequently asked questions about SOL 6.R.1
What is Virginia SOL 6.R.1?
SOL 6.R.1 is a Grade 6 English Standard of Learning in the Research strand. It expects students to conduct research and synthesize information from multiple sources.
What skills does SOL 6.R.1 cover?
SOL 6.R.1 is assessed on 8 skills: formulate appropriately narrow research questions and refocus the inquiry when necessary; collect information from multiple sources using effective search terms; organize and synthesize information from multiple sources, evaluating relevance, usefulness, validity, and credibility; develop notes that include important concepts and summaries, quoting, summarizing, and paraphrasing research findings; avoid plagiarism by using own words and following ethical and legal guidelines for gathering and using information; organize and share findings in formal and informal oral or written formats; give credit for information quoted or paraphrased using standard citations; demonstrate ethical and responsible use of all sources, including the Internet, AI, and new technologies.
What strand of Grade 6 English is SOL 6.R.1 in?
SOL 6.R.1 belongs to the Research reporting strand of the Grade 6 English Virginia Standards of Learning.
How do I study and practice for SOL 6.R.1?
Start with a diagnostic to see whether 6.R.1 is already solid, then work the 8 skills above with guided notes, flashcards, and SOL-style practice questions. For official released items, see the Virginia SOL practice tests guide.