In paragraph 4, the author includes the detail of Mrs. Parker sounding “a little too patient” to suggest that —

she is trying hard to be tolerant

she is known as a tough teacher

students usually find her voice soothing

students rarely misbehave in her class

Which statement best completes a summary web about Jared?

Jared’s imagination wanders long enough to find names for his characters.

Jared’s friendship with Sam helps them become better science students.

Jared’s frustration causes him to spend too much time visiting with Sam.

Jared’s interest in science increases during a field trip to a planetarium.

Grade 7 English · Writing

Virginia SOL 7.W.2

Virginia SOL 7.W.2 is part of the Writing strand in Grade 7 English (English). Under this Standards of Learning objective, students generate and organize ideas using the writing process to develop multi-paragraph texts. Below is what 7.W.2 covers in plain language, the specific skills it is assessed on, the key concepts to review, and how to practice 7.W.2 for the Virginia SOL test.

Practice 7.W.2 All Grade 7 English standards

What SOL 7.W.2 means

Generate and organize ideas using the writing process to develop multi-paragraph 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.W.2 and the rest of the course. Pick an answer to check it instantly, or open “Show answer” to review.

1. In paragraph 4, the author includes the detail of Mrs. Parker sounding “a little too patient” to suggest that —
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Answer: B — she is trying hard to be tolerant
2. Read this sentence from paragraph 7. “They’re fictional, of course, but I want to name them after real places that nobody knows much about.” In which word does the suffix -al have the same meaning as it does in fictional?
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Answer: D — regional
3. Which word in paragraph 17 conveys Jared’s embarrassment?
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Answer: C — slouched
4. Which statement best completes a summary web about Jared?
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Answer: C — Jared’s imagination wanders long enough to find names for his characters.

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Skills you’ll practice for 7.W.2

Generate and organize ideas using the writing process (planning, drafting, revising, editing).
Compose a thesis statement that states a position or explains the purpose.
Establish a central idea that aligns with the thesis and maintains an organized structure.
Defend conclusions or positions with reasons and precise, relevant evidence.
Use transitions within and between paragraphs to signal shifts in writing and clarify relationships among ideas.
Develop voice and tone using vivid and precise vocabulary to enhance meaning.
Expand and embed ideas to create sentence variety.
Provide a concluding statement or section.

Key concepts covered by 7.W.2

writing process
planning
drafting
revising
editing
thesis statement
position statement
purpose statement
central idea
thesis alignment
text structure
defending conclusions
evidence
reasoning
transitions
paragraph structure
idea relationships
voice
tone
vivid vocabulary
meaning enhancement
sentence variety
idea expansion
conclusion
text closure

How to study and practice SOL 7.W.2

Start with a quick diagnostic to see whether 7.W.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.

→ Take the free Grade 7 English SOL practice test

7.W.1 — Compose various works for diverse audiences and purposes.
7.W.3 — Revise and edit writing for clarity, word choice, sentence variety, and conventions.

Frequently asked questions about SOL 7.W.2

What is Virginia SOL 7.W.2?

SOL 7.W.2 is a Grade 7 English Standard of Learning in the Writing strand. It expects students to generate and organize ideas using the writing process to develop multi-paragraph texts.

What skills does SOL 7.W.2 cover?

SOL 7.W.2 is assessed on 8 skills: generate and organize ideas using the writing process (planning, drafting, revising, editing); compose a thesis statement that states a position or explains the purpose; establish a central idea that aligns with the thesis and maintains an organized structure; defend conclusions or positions with reasons and precise, relevant evidence; use transitions within and between paragraphs to signal shifts in writing and clarify relationships among ideas; develop voice and tone using vivid and precise vocabulary to enhance meaning; expand and embed ideas to create sentence variety; provide a concluding statement or section.

What strand of Grade 7 English is SOL 7.W.2 in?

SOL 7.W.2 belongs to the Writing reporting strand of the Grade 7 English Virginia Standards of Learning.

How do I study and practice for SOL 7.W.2?

Start with a diagnostic to see whether 7.W.2 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.