Grade 9 English · Communication and Multimodal Literacies
Virginia SOL 9.C.1
Virginia SOL 9.C.1 is part of the Communication and Multimodal Literacies strand in Grade 9 English (English). Under this Standards of Learning objective, students facilitate and contribute to collaborative discussions with diverse partners. Below is what 9.C.1 covers in plain language, the specific skills it is assessed on, the key concepts to review, and how to practice 9.C.1 for the Virginia SOL test.
What SOL 9.C.1 means
Facilitate and contribute to collaborative discussions with diverse partners.
Skills you’ll practice for 9.C.1
- Facilitate and contribute to sustained collaborative discussions with diverse partners on grade nine topics and texts.
- Apply a variety of strategies to listen actively and speak purposefully and respectfully.
- Set guidelines for group presentations and discussions.
- Incorporate all group members in the development of new understandings, making decisions, and solving problems.
- Set clear goals and deadlines and define individual roles as needed.
- Respond thoughtfully and tactfully with evidence to diverse perspectives.
- Summarize points of agreement and disagreement.
- Use reflection to evaluate one's own role and the process in paired or small-group activities.
Key concepts covered by 9.C.1
- collaborative discussion
- diverse partners
- sustained dialogue
- active listening
- purposeful speaking
- respectful communication
- group guidelines
- discussion norms
- presentation rules
- group inclusion
- collaborative decision-making
- problem-solving
- goal setting
- deadline management
- role definition
- perspective response
- evidence-based argument
- tactful communication
- summary
- agreement points
- disagreement points
- self-reflection
- group process evaluation
- collaborative reflection
How to study and practice SOL 9.C.1
Start with a quick diagnostic to see whether 9.C.1 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 9 English standards in Communication and Multimodal Literacies
Frequently asked questions about SOL 9.C.1
What is Virginia SOL 9.C.1?
SOL 9.C.1 is a Grade 9 English Standard of Learning in the Communication and Multimodal Literacies strand. It expects students to facilitate and contribute to collaborative discussions with diverse partners.
What skills does SOL 9.C.1 cover?
SOL 9.C.1 is assessed on 8 skills: facilitate and contribute to sustained collaborative discussions with diverse partners on grade nine topics and texts; apply a variety of strategies to listen actively and speak purposefully and respectfully; set guidelines for group presentations and discussions; incorporate all group members in the development of new understandings, making decisions, and solving problems; set clear goals and deadlines and define individual roles as needed; respond thoughtfully and tactfully with evidence to diverse perspectives; summarize points of agreement and disagreement; use reflection to evaluate one's own role and the process in paired or small-group activities.
What strand of Grade 9 English is SOL 9.C.1 in?
SOL 9.C.1 belongs to the Communication and Multimodal Literacies reporting strand of the Grade 9 English Virginia Standards of Learning.
How do I study and practice for SOL 9.C.1?
Start with a diagnostic to see whether 9.C.1 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.