Grade 9 English · Reading Informational Text
Virginia SOL 9.RI.3
Virginia SOL 9.RI.3 is part of the Reading Informational Text strand in Grade 9 English (English). Under this Standards of Learning objective, students compare perspectives and evaluate the clarity and accuracy of informational texts. Below is what 9.RI.3 covers in plain language, the specific skills it is assessed on, the key concepts to review, and how to practice 9.RI.3 for the Virginia SOL test.
What SOL 9.RI.3 means
Compare perspectives and evaluate the clarity and accuracy of informational texts.
Skills you’ll practice for 9.RI.3
- Compare the perspectives and viewpoints of two or more authors regarding the same or similar topics.
- Understand the details authors include and emphasize in their respective accounts.
- Understand the impact of each author's qualifications on their writing.
- Evaluate the clarity and accuracy of information found in informational texts.
- Corroborate or challenge conclusions with other sources of information.
Key concepts covered by 9.RI.3
- author comparison
- perspective analysis
- textual viewpoint
- textual emphasis
- authorial perspective
- textual details
- authorial credibility
- qualifications
- textual authority
- textual accuracy
- clarity evaluation
- information verification
- source corroboration
- counterarguments
How to study and practice SOL 9.RI.3
Start with a quick diagnostic to see whether 9.RI.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.
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Frequently asked questions about SOL 9.RI.3
What is Virginia SOL 9.RI.3?
SOL 9.RI.3 is a Grade 9 English Standard of Learning in the Reading Informational Text strand. It expects students to compare perspectives and evaluate the clarity and accuracy of informational texts.
What skills does SOL 9.RI.3 cover?
SOL 9.RI.3 is assessed on 5 skills: compare the perspectives and viewpoints of two or more authors regarding the same or similar topics; understand the details authors include and emphasize in their respective accounts; understand the impact of each author's qualifications on their writing; evaluate the clarity and accuracy of information found in informational texts; corroborate or challenge conclusions with other sources of information.
What strand of Grade 9 English is SOL 9.RI.3 in?
SOL 9.RI.3 belongs to the Reading Informational Text reporting strand of the Grade 9 English Virginia Standards of Learning.
How do I study and practice for SOL 9.RI.3?
Start with a diagnostic to see whether 9.RI.3 is already solid, then work the 5 skills above with guided notes, flashcards, and SOL-style practice questions. For official released items, see the Virginia SOL practice tests guide.