Grade 8 English · Reading Literary Text

Virginia SOL 8.RL

Virginia SOL 8.RL is part of the Reading Literary Text strand in Grade 8 English (English). Under this Standards of Learning objective, students use textual evidence to comprehend and build knowledge from diverse complex literary texts. Below is what 8.RL covers in plain language, the specific skills it is assessed on, the key concepts to review, and how to practice 8.RL for the Virginia SOL test.

What SOL 8.RL means

Use textual evidence to comprehend and build knowledge from diverse complex literary texts.

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

  1. 1. In paragraph 3, the author uses the words “bulldozing,” “squeezed out,” and “conflicts” to show that —

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    Answer: C — human population growth is a threat to elephants

  2. 2. In paragraph 3, the word turmoil means a —

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    Answer: F — state of commotion

  3. 3. Which detail could best be included in the section “Endangered Baby Elephants”?

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    Answer: B — A description of how baby elephants become separated from their mothers

  4. 4. Which question is answered in paragraph 6?

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    Answer: G — What do elephants at the refuge eat?

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How to study and practice SOL 8.RL

Start with a quick diagnostic to see whether 8.RL 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.RL.1Analyze key ideas and plot details, including theme, plot patterns, and character development.
  • 8.RL.2Analyze author's craft and style, including poetic elements, stylistic choices, point of view, and literary devices.
  • 8.RL.3Integrate and compare concepts across literary texts.

Frequently asked questions about SOL 8.RL

What is Virginia SOL 8.RL?

SOL 8.RL is a Grade 8 English Standard of Learning in the Reading Literary Text strand. It expects students to use textual evidence to comprehend and build knowledge from diverse complex literary texts.

What strand of Grade 8 English is SOL 8.RL in?

SOL 8.RL belongs to the Reading Literary Text reporting strand of the Grade 8 English Virginia Standards of Learning.

How do I study and practice for SOL 8.RL?

Start with a diagnostic to see whether 8.RL is already solid, then work the 0 skills above with guided notes, flashcards, and SOL-style practice questions. For official released items, see the Virginia SOL practice tests guide.