Why does the author include the statement that the tacos are “the best food in the world”?

to emphasize how delicious the new tacos taste

to indicate which days the tacos will be served

to convey how large the tacos will be

to highlight which students will eat the tacos

What is the main idea of paragraph 5?

The students have responded positively to dishes on the new menu.

The chefs are knowledgeable about the health of students.

The nutritious food that the students are eating makes them feel better.

The new menu includes fresh ingredients that students have requested.

Based on paragraph 6, the main outcome of interviewing Marge LaRough was that the author —

gained a better understanding of the requirements placed on the school cafeteria

was able to tell cafeteria staff what the students think about the meal variety

could understand the challenges of locating the ingredients for certain dishes

learned that additional meal options would soon become available to students

Grade 7 English · Reading Literary Text

Virginia SOL 7.RL.3

Virginia SOL 7.RL.3 is part of the Reading Literary Text strand in Grade 7 English (English). Under this Standards of Learning objective, students explain how elements of stories or dramas interact and compare texts in different forms or genres. Below is what 7.RL.3 covers in plain language, the specific skills it is assessed on, the key concepts to review, and how to practice 7.RL.3 for the Virginia SOL test.

Practice 7.RL.3 All Grade 7 English standards

What SOL 7.RL.3 means

Explain how elements of stories or dramas interact and compare texts in different forms or genres.

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.3 and the rest of the course. Pick an answer to check it instantly, or open “Show answer” to review.

1. Why does the author include the statement that the tacos are “the best food in the world”?
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Answer: C — to emphasize how delicious the new tacos taste
2. Which glossary entry gives the meaning of the word surveyed as it is used in paragraph 5?
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Answer: J — surveyed
3. What is the main idea of paragraph 5?
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Answer: D — The students have responded positively to dishes on the new menu.
4. Based on paragraph 6, the main outcome of interviewing Marge LaRough was that the author —
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Answer: G — gained a better understanding of the requirements placed on the school cafeteria

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Skills you’ll practice for 7.RL.3

Explain how particular elements of stories or dramas interact, including how settings shape and influence characters and plot.
Compare and contrast texts in different forms or genres in terms of their approaches to similar themes and topics.

Key concepts covered by 7.RL.3

story elements
drama elements
setting
character development
plot
text comparison
genres
themes
topics

How to study and practice SOL 7.RL.3

Start with a quick diagnostic to see whether 7.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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7.RL.1 — Use textual evidence to demonstrate comprehension and build knowledge from literary texts.
7.RL.2 — Analyze how elements of authors' styles contribute to meaning in literary texts.

Frequently asked questions about SOL 7.RL.3

What is Virginia SOL 7.RL.3?

SOL 7.RL.3 is a Grade 7 English Standard of Learning in the Reading Literary Text strand. It expects students to explain how elements of stories or dramas interact and compare texts in different forms or genres.

What skills does SOL 7.RL.3 cover?

SOL 7.RL.3 is assessed on 2 skills: explain how particular elements of stories or dramas interact, including how settings shape and influence characters and plot; compare and contrast texts in different forms or genres in terms of their approaches to similar themes and topics.

What strand of Grade 7 English is SOL 7.RL.3 in?

SOL 7.RL.3 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.3?

Start with a diagnostic to see whether 7.RL.3 is already solid, then work the 2 skills above with guided notes, flashcards, and SOL-style practice questions. For official released items, see the Virginia SOL practice tests guide.