Grade 7 English · Reading Informational Text
Virginia SOL 7.RI.1
Virginia SOL 7.RI.1 is part of the Reading Informational Text strand in Grade 7 English (English). Under this Standards of Learning objective, students use textual evidence to demonstrate comprehension and build knowledge from informational texts. Below is what 7.RI.1 covers in plain language, the specific skills it is assessed on, the key concepts to review, and how to practice 7.RI.1 for the Virginia SOL test.
What SOL 7.RI.1 means
Use textual evidence to demonstrate comprehension and build knowledge from informational texts.
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.RI.1 and the rest of the course. Pick an answer to check it instantly, or open “Show answer” to review.
1. Based on the word choice in paragraph 7, what does the author most likely believe?
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Answer: D — Consistent improvements in the cafeteria will continue.
2. Which action by cafeteria staff suggests that student opinions are taken into consideration?
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Answer: F — Continuing the tradition of serving tacos on Tuesday
3. According to the article, cafeteria offerings were different before the 2012 rules in that they —
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Answer: C — included sugary and fried foods
4. Which sentence is NOT supported by relevant evidence?
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Answer: H — The chefs who designed the new menu definitely have the health of today’s young people in mind.
Skills you’ll practice for 7.RI.1
- Create a main idea statement and provide an accurate summary of how key events or ideas develop through the text.
- Analyze how the author unfolds a perspective or series of ideas or events in historical, scientific, or technical texts.
- Trace the argument and specific claims in texts and assess whether all the evidence presented is relevant.
Key concepts covered by 7.RI.1
- main idea
- summary
- key events
- text development
- author's perspective
- text structure
- historical texts
- scientific texts
- technical texts
- argument tracing
- claims
- textual evidence
- relevance
How to study and practice SOL 7.RI.1
Start with a quick diagnostic to see whether 7.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 7 English standards in Reading Informational Text
Frequently asked questions about SOL 7.RI.1
What is Virginia SOL 7.RI.1?
SOL 7.RI.1 is a Grade 7 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 7.RI.1 cover?
SOL 7.RI.1 is assessed on 3 skills: create a main idea statement and provide an accurate summary of how key events or ideas develop through the text; analyze how the author unfolds a perspective or series of ideas or events in historical, scientific, or technical texts; trace the argument and specific claims in texts and assess whether all the evidence presented is relevant.
What strand of Grade 7 English is SOL 7.RI.1 in?
SOL 7.RI.1 belongs to the Reading Informational Text reporting strand of the Grade 7 English Virginia Standards of Learning.
How do I study and practice for SOL 7.RI.1?
Start with a diagnostic to see whether 7.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.