According to the article, the most likely reason visitors return to the Mountain Lake Hotel is to —

experience a different elevation

Which sentence from the article states an opinion?

Whether for study or rest, countless people frequent this fascinating place.

Deer, bears, bobcats, raccoons, and squirrels may be seen here.

Hotel ownership changed throughout the years.

Today the site includes the main hotel and smaller cabins.

The author’s use of the word flying in the title best shows that the speaker —

moves down the hill at a quick pace

likes the floating appearance of the snow

has an interest in winged creatures

is thrown from the sled into the air

Grade 6 English · Reading Literary Text

Virginia SOL 6.RL.3

Virginia SOL 6.RL.3 is part of the Reading Literary Text strand in Grade 6 English (English). Under this Standards of Learning objective, students integrate concepts to analyze interactions within and between literary texts. Below is what 6.RL.3 covers in plain language, the specific skills it is assessed on, the key concepts to review, and how to practice 6.RL.3 for the Virginia SOL test.

Practice 6.RL.3 All Grade 6 English standards

What SOL 6.RL.3 means

Integrate concepts to analyze interactions within and between 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.3 and the rest of the course. Pick an answer to check it instantly, or open “Show answer” to review.

1. According to the article, the most likely reason visitors return to the Mountain Lake Hotel is to —
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Answer: C — enjoy outdoor activities
2. Which sentence from the article states an opinion?
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Answer: D — Whether for study or rest, countless people frequent this fascinating place.
3. Which word means “to be continually engaged in close, careful study”?
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Answer: A — research
4. The author’s use of the word flying in the title best shows that the speaker —
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Answer: B — moves down the hill at a quick pace

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Skills you’ll practice for 6.RL.3

Describe how interactions between individuals, settings, events, and ideas within a text influence one another.
Compare and contrast details in paired literary fiction and nonfiction texts on the same topic or with similar themes.
Explain how chapters, scenes, or stanzas work together to provide the overall structure of each text.

Key concepts covered by 6.RL.3

text interactions
individuals
settings
events
ideas
paired texts
comparison
contrast
themes
text structure
chapters
scenes
stanzas
overall structure

How to study and practice SOL 6.RL.3

Start with a quick diagnostic to see whether 6.RL.3 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.RL.1 — Use textual evidence to demonstrate comprehension and build knowledge from literary texts.
6.RL.2 — Analyze craft and style in literary texts to understand author's purpose and impact.

Frequently asked questions about SOL 6.RL.3

What is Virginia SOL 6.RL.3?

SOL 6.RL.3 is a Grade 6 English Standard of Learning in the Reading Literary Text strand. It expects students to integrate concepts to analyze interactions within and between literary texts.

What skills does SOL 6.RL.3 cover?

SOL 6.RL.3 is assessed on 3 skills: describe how interactions between individuals, settings, events, and ideas within a text influence one another; compare and contrast details in paired literary fiction and nonfiction texts on the same topic or with similar themes; explain how chapters, scenes, or stanzas work together to provide the overall structure of each text.

What strand of Grade 6 English is SOL 6.RL.3 in?

SOL 6.RL.3 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.3?

Start with a diagnostic to see whether 6.RL.3 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.