Grade 8 English · Communication and Multimodal Literacies
Virginia SOL 8.C.3
Virginia SOL 8.C.3 is part of the Communication and Multimodal Literacies strand in Grade 8 English (English). Under this Standards of Learning objective, students plan and present multimodal presentations and craft media messages. Below is what 8.C.3 covers in plain language, the specific skills it is assessed on, the key concepts to review, and how to practice 8.C.3 for the Virginia SOL test.
What SOL 8.C.3 means
Plan and present multimodal presentations and craft media messages.
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.3 and the rest of the course. Pick an answer to check it instantly, or open “Show answer” to review.
1. The use of the word however indicates that paragraph 7 is organized by —
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Answer: H — problem/solution
2. The word coexist in paragraph 7 has the prefix co-, which means —
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Answer: A — together
3. Which information best demonstrates that coral reefs are important to marine life?
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Answer: J — Many ocean creatures survive because of coral reefs.
4. Which information from the article explains the cooperative relationship between algae and reef-dwelling coral?
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Answer: C — The algae share food with the coral, and the coral shelters the algae.
Skills you’ll practice for 8.C.3
- Planning multimodal presentations
- Presenting multimodal presentations
- Sequencing ideas logically
- Using pertinent descriptions, facts, and details
- Using two or more communication modes to make meaning
- Emphasizing different points of view
- Crafting and publishing audience-specific media messages
- Presenting claims and findings with relevant evidence and reasoning
Key concepts covered by 8.C.3
- multimodal presentations
- planning
- communication
- presentation
- delivery
- logical sequencing
- ideas
- presentation organization
- descriptions
- facts
- details
- presentation content
- communication modes
- multimodal
- meaning-making
- points of view
- emphasis
- multimodal presentation
- media messages
- audience-specific
- crafting
- publishing
- claims
- findings
- evidence
- reasoning
How to study and practice SOL 8.C.3
Start with a quick diagnostic to see whether 8.C.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.
Related Grade 8 English standards in Communication and Multimodal Literacies
- 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.2 — Deliver effective oral presentations, both collaborative and individual.
- 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.3
What is Virginia SOL 8.C.3?
SOL 8.C.3 is a Grade 8 English Standard of Learning in the Communication and Multimodal Literacies strand. It expects students to plan and present multimodal presentations and craft media messages.
What skills does SOL 8.C.3 cover?
SOL 8.C.3 is assessed on 8 skills: planning multimodal presentations; presenting multimodal presentations; sequencing ideas logically; using pertinent descriptions, facts, and details; using two or more communication modes to make meaning; emphasizing different points of view; crafting and publishing audience-specific media messages; presenting claims and findings with relevant evidence and reasoning.
What strand of Grade 8 English is SOL 8.C.3 in?
SOL 8.C.3 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.3?
Start with a diagnostic to see whether 8.C.3 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.