Grade 6 English · Reading Literary Text
Virginia SOL 6.RL.1
Virginia SOL 6.RL.1 is part of the Reading Literary Text strand in Grade 6 English (English). Under this Standards of Learning objective, students use textual evidence to demonstrate comprehension and build knowledge from literary texts. Below is what 6.RL.1 covers in plain language, the specific skills it is assessed on, the key concepts to review, and how to practice 6.RL.1 for the Virginia SOL test.
What SOL 6.RL.1 means
Use textual evidence to demonstrate comprehension and build knowledge from literary 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.RL.1 and the rest of the course. Pick an answer to check it instantly, or open “Show answer” to review.
1. Which sentence states the most likely reason Julia is allowed to go on the field trip?
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Answer: D — Mr. Malone convinces Mrs. Thompson that Julia should attend.
2. At the end of the story, the reader may best conclude that the biggest reward for Julia is —
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Answer: C — having her true character understood
3. Which information would best be included in “The Mystery of Mountain Lake” section?
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Answer: A — Changes in weather patterns
4. According to paragraph 4, the main goal of Mountain Lake Conservancy is to —
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Answer: B — preserve the lake’s natural resources
Skills you’ll practice for 6.RL.1
- Summarize texts, including determining the central theme of stories, plays, or poems.
- Describe plot developments in stories and dramas by examining exposition, initiating event, central conflict, rising action, climax, falling action, and resolution.
- Differentiate between internal and external conflicts and explain their impact on character development and plot.
- Explain how static and dynamic characters impact the plot.
- Explain the role of the protagonist and antagonist on plot events.
Key concepts covered by 6.RL.1
- summarizing
- central theme
- stories
- plays
- poems
- plot development
- exposition
- conflict
- climax
- resolution
- internal conflict
- external conflict
- character development
- plot impact
- static characters
- dynamic characters
- character impact
- plot
- protagonist
- antagonist
- plot events
- character roles
How to study and practice SOL 6.RL.1
Start with a quick diagnostic to see whether 6.RL.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 Literary Text
Frequently asked questions about SOL 6.RL.1
What is Virginia SOL 6.RL.1?
SOL 6.RL.1 is a Grade 6 English Standard of Learning in the Reading Literary Text strand. It expects students to use textual evidence to demonstrate comprehension and build knowledge from literary texts.
What skills does SOL 6.RL.1 cover?
SOL 6.RL.1 is assessed on 5 skills: summarize texts, including determining the central theme of stories, plays, or poems; describe plot developments in stories and dramas by examining exposition, initiating event, central conflict, rising action, climax, falling action, and resolution; differentiate between internal and external conflicts and explain their impact on character development and plot; explain how static and dynamic characters impact the plot; explain the role of the protagonist and antagonist on plot events.
What strand of Grade 6 English is SOL 6.RL.1 in?
SOL 6.RL.1 belongs to the Reading Literary Text reporting strand of the Grade 6 English Virginia Standards of Learning.
How do I study and practice for SOL 6.RL.1?
Start with a diagnostic to see whether 6.RL.1 is already solid, then work the 5 skills above with guided notes, flashcards, and SOL-style practice questions. For official released items, see the Virginia SOL practice tests guide.