Grade 7 English · Reading Literary Text
Virginia SOL 7.RL.1
Virginia SOL 7.RL.1 is part of the Reading Literary Text strand in Grade 7 English (English). Under this Standards of Learning objective, students use textual evidence to demonstrate comprehension and build knowledge from literary texts. Below is what 7.RL.1 covers in plain language, the specific skills it is assessed on, the key concepts to review, and how to practice 7.RL.1 for the Virginia SOL test.
What SOL 7.RL.1 means
Use textual evidence to demonstrate comprehension and build knowledge from literary 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.RL.1 and the rest of the course. Pick an answer to check it instantly, or open “Show answer” to review.
1. “A Leader in Her Profession” would be the best heading for which paragraph?
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Answer: D — 5
2. Read lines 21 and 22 from the poem. “No canvas can compete with such a scene; No tube of paint can duplicate so true” These lines show that the speaker believes —
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Answer: F — the beauty of nature is impossible to capture in art
3. In line 31, the word comfort has a connotation of —
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Answer: C — a relaxed feeling of peace
4. The speaker’s word choice in the poem conveys a tone of —
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Answer: F — appreciation
Skills you’ll practice for 7.RL.1
- Describe stated or implied themes of texts and analyze their development throughout the texts using specific details.
- Analyze how the central conflict and key elements impact plot development.
- Explain how static and dynamic characters and the roles of protagonist and antagonist influence plot events.
Key concepts covered by 7.RL.1
- themes
- textual evidence
- literary analysis
- central conflict
- plot development
- exposition
- climax
- resolution
- static characters
- dynamic characters
- protagonist
- antagonist
- plot events
How to study and practice SOL 7.RL.1
Start with a quick diagnostic to see whether 7.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 7 English standards in Reading Literary Text
Frequently asked questions about SOL 7.RL.1
What is Virginia SOL 7.RL.1?
SOL 7.RL.1 is a Grade 7 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 7.RL.1 cover?
SOL 7.RL.1 is assessed on 3 skills: describe stated or implied themes of texts and analyze their development throughout the texts using specific details; analyze how the central conflict and key elements impact plot development; explain how static and dynamic characters and the roles of protagonist and antagonist influence plot events.
What strand of Grade 7 English is SOL 7.RL.1 in?
SOL 7.RL.1 belongs to the Reading Literary Text reporting strand of the Grade 7 English Virginia Standards of Learning.
How do I study and practice for SOL 7.RL.1?
Start with a diagnostic to see whether 7.RL.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.