Grade 6 English · Reading and Vocabulary
Virginia SOL 6.RV.1
Virginia SOL 6.RV.1 is part of the Reading and Vocabulary strand in Grade 6 English (English). Under this Standards of Learning objective, students systematically build vocabulary and word knowledge based on grade six content and texts. Below is what 6.RV.1 covers in plain language, the specific skills it is assessed on, the key concepts to review, and how to practice 6.RV.1 for the Virginia SOL test.
What SOL 6.RV.1 means
Systematically build vocabulary and word knowledge based on grade six content and 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.RV.1 and the rest of the course. Pick an answer to check it instantly, or open “Show answer” to review.
1. In paragraph 14, what does acknowledgment mean?
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Answer: A — admitting something is true
2. Which word in paragraph 17 signals a generalization?
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Answer: A — Normally
3. Complete the cause-and-effect relationship. Cause: Julia is tardy three times. Effect: __________________________
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Answer: D — Julia receives several days of detention.
4. Which statement is most likely true about Julia’s dad?
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Answer: A — He wants Julia to learn from her mistakes.
Skills you’ll practice for 6.RV.1
- Develop and accurately use general academic and content-specific vocabulary.
- Use context and sentence structure to determine multiple meanings of words and clarify unfamiliar words.
- Apply knowledge of Greek and Latin roots and affixes to predict the meaning of unfamiliar words.
- Use relationships between words, including synonyms and antonyms, to understand word meanings.
- Explain the construction and meaning of figurative language, including simile, hyperbole, metaphor, and personification.
- Clarify the meaning of unknown words or select applicable definitions using word reference materials.
- Identify word origins, derivations, and pronunciation using general and specialized word-reference materials.
- Use newly learned words and phrases in multiple contexts, including discussions and writing activities.
Key concepts covered by 6.RV.1
- general academic vocabulary
- content-specific vocabulary
- usage
- context clues
- sentence structure
- word meanings
- unfamiliar words
- Greek roots
- Latin roots
- affixes
- word prediction
- synonyms
- antonyms
- word relationships
- word meaning
- figurative language
- simile
- hyperbole
- metaphor
- personification
- word reference materials
- dictionary
- thesaurus
- word origins
- derivations
- pronunciation
- word-reference materials
- vocabulary application
- contextual usage
- discussions
- writing
How to study and practice SOL 6.RV.1
Start with a quick diagnostic to see whether 6.RV.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.RV.1
What is Virginia SOL 6.RV.1?
SOL 6.RV.1 is a Grade 6 English Standard of Learning in the Reading and Vocabulary strand. It expects students to systematically build vocabulary and word knowledge based on grade six content and texts.
What skills does SOL 6.RV.1 cover?
SOL 6.RV.1 is assessed on 8 skills: develop and accurately use general academic and content-specific vocabulary; use context and sentence structure to determine multiple meanings of words and clarify unfamiliar words; apply knowledge of Greek and Latin roots and affixes to predict the meaning of unfamiliar words; use relationships between words, including synonyms and antonyms, to understand word meanings; explain the construction and meaning of figurative language, including simile, hyperbole, metaphor, and personification; clarify the meaning of unknown words or select applicable definitions using word reference materials; identify word origins, derivations, and pronunciation using general and specialized word-reference materials; use newly learned words and phrases in multiple contexts, including discussions and writing activities.
What strand of Grade 6 English is SOL 6.RV.1 in?
SOL 6.RV.1 belongs to the Reading and Vocabulary reporting strand of the Grade 6 English Virginia Standards of Learning.
How do I study and practice for SOL 6.RV.1?
Start with a diagnostic to see whether 6.RV.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.