Which detail best supports the idea that Harlem was a center of growth for jazz music in America?

Famous jazz musicians pursued their careers in Harlem.

Harlem had nightclubs where musicians played jazz.

Jazz musicians in Harlem were known for improvising.

Jazz helped musicians in Harlem express themselves.

The details in paragraph 2 are mostly about —

how coral structures are formed

what polyps use to catch their food

how large coral structures can grow

The organization of ideas in paragraph 6 supports the author’s message by —

outlining ways in which changes in water temperature affect a coral reef

comparing several recent observations made by scientists who study the oceans

emphasizing the most important differences among inhabitants of a reef

describing in chronological order the events that occur in the ocean

Grade 8 English · Communication and Multimodal Literacies

Virginia SOL 8.C.2

Virginia SOL 8.C.2 is part of the Communication and Multimodal Literacies strand in Grade 8 English (English). Under this Standards of Learning objective, students deliver effective oral presentations, both collaborative and individual. Below is what 8.C.2 covers in plain language, the specific skills it is assessed on, the key concepts to review, and how to practice 8.C.2 for the Virginia SOL test.

Practice 8.C.2 All Grade 8 English standards

What SOL 8.C.2 means

Deliver effective oral presentations, both collaborative and individual.

Practice Grade 8 English SOL questions

Free Grade 8 English questions from official Virginia Department of Education released SOL tests — good practice while you work on 8.C.2 and the rest of the course. Pick an answer to check it instantly, or open “Show answer” to review.

1. Which detail best supports the idea that Harlem was a center of growth for jazz music in America?
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Answer: H — Famous jazz musicians pursued their careers in Harlem.
2. The details in paragraph 2 are mostly about —
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Answer: D — how coral structures are formed
3. Read this sentence from paragraph 4. “In fact, more than 4,000 species of fish and marine life may populate a typical coral community.” In this sentence, populate means —
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Answer: H — occupy
4. The organization of ideas in paragraph 6 supports the author’s message by —
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Answer: C — outlining ways in which changes in water temperature affect a coral reef

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Skills you’ll practice for 8.C.2

Delivering collaborative presentations
Delivering individual presentations
Delivering formal presentations
Delivering informal interactive presentations
Clearly communicating information in organized and succinct manner
Incorporating pertinent descriptions, facts, details, and examples
Supporting main ideas
Using language and vocabulary appropriate to audience, topic, and purpose
Speaking clearly at understandable pace
Using appropriate tone and volume
Responding to audience questions and comments
Using relevant evidence, observations, and ideas
Referencing source material during presentations

Key concepts covered by 8.C.2

collaborative presentations
delivery
speaking
individual presentations
formal presentations
public speaking
informal presentations
interactive
clear communication
organized information
succinctness
descriptions
facts
details
examples
presentation content
support main ideas
evidence
presentations
appropriate language
vocabulary
audience
purpose
clear speaking
understandable pace
appropriate tone
volume
vocal delivery
audience questions
comments
response
interaction
relevant evidence
observations
ideas
source material
referencing
citation

How to study and practice SOL 8.C.2

Start with a quick diagnostic to see whether 8.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.

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8.C — Develop effective oral communication and collaboration skills to process, understand, and interpret content.
8.C.1 — Facilitate and contribute to collaborative discussions, practicing active listening and respectful communication.
8.C.3 — Plan and present multimodal presentations and craft media messages.
8.C.4 — Examine how media influences beliefs and behaviors, analyze information presentation in diverse media, and evaluate sources for motives and content.

Frequently asked questions about SOL 8.C.2

What is Virginia SOL 8.C.2?

SOL 8.C.2 is a Grade 8 English Standard of Learning in the Communication and Multimodal Literacies strand. It expects students to deliver effective oral presentations, both collaborative and individual.

What skills does SOL 8.C.2 cover?

SOL 8.C.2 is assessed on 13 skills: delivering collaborative presentations; delivering individual presentations; delivering formal presentations; delivering informal interactive presentations; clearly communicating information in organized and succinct manner; incorporating pertinent descriptions, facts, details, and examples; supporting main ideas; using language and vocabulary appropriate to audience, topic, and purpose; speaking clearly at understandable pace; using appropriate tone and volume; responding to audience questions and comments; using relevant evidence, observations, and ideas; referencing source material during presentations.

What strand of Grade 8 English is SOL 8.C.2 in?

SOL 8.C.2 belongs to the Communication and Multimodal Literacies reporting strand of the Grade 8 English Virginia Standards of Learning.

How do I study and practice for SOL 8.C.2?

Start with a diagnostic to see whether 8.C.2 is already solid, then work the 13 skills above with guided notes, flashcards, and SOL-style practice questions. For official released items, see the Virginia SOL practice tests guide.