Kindergarten English · Writing
Virginia SOL K.W.1
Virginia SOL K.W.1 is part of the Writing strand in Kindergarten English (English). Under this Standards of Learning objective, students modes and Purposes for Writing. Below is what K.W.1 covers in plain language, the specific skills it is assessed on, the key concepts to review, and how to practice K.W.1 for the Virginia SOL test.
What SOL K.W.1 means
Modes and Purposes for Writing
Skills you’ll practice for K.W.1
- Using a combination of drawing, dictating, and writing to compose narrative stories in sequential order
- Using a combination of drawing, dictating, and writing to compose descriptive writing
- Identifying a topic and providing one or more relevant details
- Using a combination of drawing, dictating, and writing to write in response to texts heard
Key concepts covered by K.W.1
- drawing
- dictating
- writing
- narrative stories
- descriptive writing
- identifying
- topic
- relevant details
- response to texts
How to study and practice SOL K.W.1
Start with a quick diagnostic to see whether K.W.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 Kindergarten English standards in Writing
Frequently asked questions about SOL K.W.1
What is Virginia SOL K.W.1?
SOL K.W.1 is a Kindergarten English Standard of Learning in the Writing strand. It expects students to modes and Purposes for Writing.
What skills does SOL K.W.1 cover?
SOL K.W.1 is assessed on 4 skills: using a combination of drawing, dictating, and writing to compose narrative stories in sequential order; using a combination of drawing, dictating, and writing to compose descriptive writing; identifying a topic and providing one or more relevant details; using a combination of drawing, dictating, and writing to write in response to texts heard.
What strand of Kindergarten English is SOL K.W.1 in?
SOL K.W.1 belongs to the Writing reporting strand of the Kindergarten English Virginia Standards of Learning.
How do I study and practice for SOL K.W.1?
Start with a diagnostic to see whether K.W.1 is already solid, then work the 4 skills above with guided notes, flashcards, and SOL-style practice questions. For official released items, see the Virginia SOL practice tests guide.