Grade 7 English · Communication and Multimodal Literacies
Virginia SOL 7.C.2
Virginia SOL 7.C.2 is part of the Communication and Multimodal Literacies strand in Grade 7 English (English). Under this Standards of Learning objective, students develop skills for speaking and presenting ideas effectively. Below is what 7.C.2 covers in plain language, the specific skills it is assessed on, the key concepts to review, and how to practice 7.C.2 for the Virginia SOL test.
What SOL 7.C.2 means
Develop skills for speaking and presenting ideas effectively.
Practice Grade 7 English SOL questions
Free Grade 7 English questions from official Virginia Department of Education released SOL tests — good practice while you work on 7.C.2 and the rest of the course. Pick an answer to check it instantly, or open “Show answer” to review.
1. Based on the end of the poem, what will most likely happen in the future?
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Answer: B — The trees will be more understanding of each other.
2. The trees speaking to each other is an example of —
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Answer: D — personification
3. Which theme is conveyed in the poem?
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Answer: B — Words have the power to hurt or heal.
4. The word sympathy comes from Greek roots meaning “similar emotion.” Which is the best example of sympathy?
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Answer: D — Feeling concerned when a stranger struggles
Skills you’ll practice for 7.C.2
- Report orally on a topic or text or present an opinion clearly and succinctly.
- Provide evidence to support main ideas, including pertinent descriptions, facts, details, and examples.
- Adjust verbal and nonverbal communication skills appropriate to audience, topic, and purpose.
- Respond to audience questions and comments with relevant evidence, observations, and ideas.
- Reference source material as appropriate during the presentation.
- Memorize and recite a poem demonstrating inflection and meaningful expression.
Key concepts covered by 7.C.2
- oral reporting
- topic presentation
- opinion presentation
- evidence
- main ideas
- descriptions
- facts
- details
- examples
- verbal communication
- nonverbal communication
- audience adaptation
- audience interaction
- observations
- source citation
- presentation
- poetry recitation
- inflection
- expression
How to study and practice SOL 7.C.2
Start with a quick diagnostic to see whether 7.C.2 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 7 English standards in Communication and Multimodal Literacies
Frequently asked questions about SOL 7.C.2
What is Virginia SOL 7.C.2?
SOL 7.C.2 is a Grade 7 English Standard of Learning in the Communication and Multimodal Literacies strand. It expects students to develop skills for speaking and presenting ideas effectively.
What skills does SOL 7.C.2 cover?
SOL 7.C.2 is assessed on 6 skills: report orally on a topic or text or present an opinion clearly and succinctly; provide evidence to support main ideas, including pertinent descriptions, facts, details, and examples; adjust verbal and nonverbal communication skills appropriate to audience, topic, and purpose; respond to audience questions and comments with relevant evidence, observations, and ideas; reference source material as appropriate during the presentation; memorize and recite a poem demonstrating inflection and meaningful expression.
What strand of Grade 7 English is SOL 7.C.2 in?
SOL 7.C.2 belongs to the Communication and Multimodal Literacies reporting strand of the Grade 7 English Virginia Standards of Learning.
How do I study and practice for SOL 7.C.2?
Start with a diagnostic to see whether 7.C.2 is already solid, then work the 6 skills above with guided notes, flashcards, and SOL-style practice questions. For official released items, see the Virginia SOL practice tests guide.