Grade 8 English · Reading Literary Text
Virginia SOL 8.RL.3
Virginia SOL 8.RL.3 is part of the Reading Literary Text strand in Grade 8 English (English). Under this Standards of Learning objective, students integrate and compare concepts across literary texts. Below is what 8.RL.3 covers in plain language, the specific skills it is assessed on, the key concepts to review, and how to practice 8.RL.3 for the Virginia SOL test.
What SOL 8.RL.3 means
Integrate and compare concepts across 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.3 and the rest of the course. Pick an answer to check it instantly, or open “Show answer” to review.
1. Why was the barn mostly empty when the truck pulled into it?
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Answer: C — The family owned few animals.
2. The reader may best infer that Joe refused the candy because —
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Answer: J — he wanted to be considered a grownup
3. The main reason Joe likes the idea of owning a truck is because —
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Answer: D — he would have more free time
4. Stunned is to amazed as —
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Answer: H — gentle is to calm
Skills you’ll practice for 8.RL.3
- Comparing and contrasting structure of stories, poems, and plays
- Analyzing how differing structure contributes to meaning and style
- Comparing and contrasting fictional portrayals with historical accounts
- Understanding how authors of fiction use or alter history
- Comparing and contrasting texts in different forms or genres
- Understanding approaches to similar themes and topics
Key concepts covered by 8.RL.3
- text structure
- stories
- poems
- plays
- comparison
- meaning
- style
- analysis
- fictional portrayals
- historical accounts
- contrast
- author's use of history
- altering history
- fiction
- text forms
- genres
- themes
- topics
- approaches
- understanding
How to study and practice SOL 8.RL.3
Start with a quick diagnostic to see whether 8.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.
Related Grade 8 English standards in Reading Literary Text
- 8.RL — Use textual evidence to comprehend and build knowledge from diverse complex literary texts.
- 8.RL.1 — Analyze key ideas and plot details, including theme, plot patterns, and character development.
- 8.RL.2 — Analyze author's craft and style, including poetic elements, stylistic choices, point of view, and literary devices.
Frequently asked questions about SOL 8.RL.3
What is Virginia SOL 8.RL.3?
SOL 8.RL.3 is a Grade 8 English Standard of Learning in the Reading Literary Text strand. It expects students to integrate and compare concepts across literary texts.
What skills does SOL 8.RL.3 cover?
SOL 8.RL.3 is assessed on 6 skills: comparing and contrasting structure of stories, poems, and plays; analyzing how differing structure contributes to meaning and style; comparing and contrasting fictional portrayals with historical accounts; understanding how authors of fiction use or alter history; comparing and contrasting texts in different forms or genres; understanding approaches to similar themes and topics.
What strand of Grade 8 English is SOL 8.RL.3 in?
SOL 8.RL.3 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.3?
Start with a diagnostic to see whether 8.RL.3 is already solid, then work the 6 skills above with guided notes, flashcards, and SOL-style practice questions. For official released items, see the Virginia SOL practice tests guide.