Grade 6 English · Reading Informational Text
Virginia SOL 6.RI.1
Virginia SOL 6.RI.1 is part of the Reading Informational Text strand in Grade 6 English (English). Under this Standards of Learning objective, students use textual evidence to demonstrate comprehension and build knowledge from informational texts. Below is what 6.RI.1 covers in plain language, the specific skills it is assessed on, the key concepts to review, and how to practice 6.RI.1 for the Virginia SOL test.
What SOL 6.RI.1 means
Use textual evidence to demonstrate comprehension and build knowledge from informational texts.
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.RI.1 and the rest of the course. Pick an answer to check it instantly, or open “Show answer” to review.
1. Based on lines 4–5, the speaker’s closeness to the sled shows the speaker is —
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Answer: C — trying to maintain control of the sled
2. Which two words are the best synonyms for lumber in line 18?
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Answer: C — trudge
3. Which line best suggests that the speaker has been down the hill in the past?
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Answer: B — This time, surely, we’ll make it
4. What will the speaker most likely do next?
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Answer: D — Continue to sled on the hill
Skills you’ll practice for 6.RI.1
- Summarize texts, including their main idea(s) and how they are developed with specific details.
- Describe how a key individual, event, or idea is introduced, illustrated, and elaborated in historical, scientific, or technical texts.
- Trace the argument and specific claims in texts, distinguishing supported claims from unsupported ones.
Key concepts covered by 6.RI.1
- summarizing
- main idea
- text details
- development
- key individual
- event
- idea
- text elaboration
- historical texts
- scientific texts
- technical texts
- argument tracing
- claims
- evidence
- supported claims
- unsupported claims
How to study and practice SOL 6.RI.1
Start with a quick diagnostic to see whether 6.RI.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.
Related Grade 6 English standards in Reading Informational Text
Frequently asked questions about SOL 6.RI.1
What is Virginia SOL 6.RI.1?
SOL 6.RI.1 is a Grade 6 English Standard of Learning in the Reading Informational Text strand. It expects students to use textual evidence to demonstrate comprehension and build knowledge from informational texts.
What skills does SOL 6.RI.1 cover?
SOL 6.RI.1 is assessed on 3 skills: summarize texts, including their main idea(s) and how they are developed with specific details; describe how a key individual, event, or idea is introduced, illustrated, and elaborated in historical, scientific, or technical texts; trace the argument and specific claims in texts, distinguishing supported claims from unsupported ones.
What strand of Grade 6 English is SOL 6.RI.1 in?
SOL 6.RI.1 belongs to the Reading Informational Text reporting strand of the Grade 6 English Virginia Standards of Learning.
How do I study and practice for SOL 6.RI.1?
Start with a diagnostic to see whether 6.RI.1 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.