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VA SOL Practice Grade 9 – with Information Extended Response Writing
This collection features reading and writing practice aligned to the Virginia Reading Standards of Learning (SOLs) assessment for Grade 9. Each practice assessment includes a reading selection or text set followed by questions featuring a mix of multiple choice questions and other item types as well as a Short Constructed Response prompt. The practice assessments also include an Extended Constructed Response question in the Information genre. Student-friendly answer feedback is provided for each question. Use the assessments in this collection for formative reading and writing practice on a variety of skills aligned to the Virginia SOLs.
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VA SOL Practice: Grade 9 Assignment 1 — Information
VA SOL Practice: Grade 9 Assignment 1 — Information
This assignment, based on the reading “Wheels for the Dragon” allows students to practice responding to reading comprehension questions and writing prompts similar to those on the Virginia Standards of Learning Assessment for Reading. Questions are aligned to the Virginia Standards of Learning (SOLs) for Grade 9.
Duration: 45–60 minutes
SKILLS (13):Analyze Literary Elements (LR), Cite Evidence from Text (LR), Determine Theme, Make Inferences (LR), Identify Main Idea and Details (LR), Summarize/Paraphrase Text (LR), Determine Word Meaning (LR), Establish a Main Idea, Organize, Use Transitions, Develop a Topic, Consider Language and Word Choice, Use Correct Grammar/Spelling/PunctuationSTANDARDS:RL.9.4, W.9.2.b, W.9.2.a, W.9.5, RL.9.1, RL.9.3, W.9.2.d, RL.9.2, W.9.2.cFORMAT:AssessmentSkills in this Assignment
- Analyze Literary Elements (LR)
- Cite Evidence from Text (LR)
- Determine Theme
- Make Inferences (LR)
- Identify Main Idea and Details (LR)
- Summarize/Paraphrase Text (LR)
- Determine Word Meaning (LR)
- Establish a Main Idea
- Organize
- Use Transitions
- Develop a Topic
- Consider Language and Word Choice
- Use Correct Grammar/Spelling/Punctuation
Standards in this Assignment
- RL.9.4
- W.9.2.b
- W.9.2.a
- W.9.5
- RL.9.1
- RL.9.3
- W.9.2.d
- RL.9.2
- W.9.2.c
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VA SOL Practice: Grade 9 Assignment 2 — Information
VA SOL Practice: Grade 9 Assignment 2 — Information
This assignment, based on the reading “Family Reunion” allows students to practice responding to reading comprehension questions and writing prompts similar to those on the Virginia Standards of Learning Assessment for Reading. Questions are aligned to the Virginia Standards of Learning (SOLs) for Grade 9.
Duration: 45–60 minutes
SKILLS (13):Analyze Literary Elements (LR), Determine Theme, Identify Genres (IR), Identify Genres (LR), Analyze Text Features & Structures (IR), Analyze Text Features & Structures (LR), Determine Word Meaning (LR), Establish a Main Idea, Organize, Use Transitions, Develop a Topic, Consider Language and Word Choice, Use Correct Grammar/Spelling/PunctuationSTANDARDS:RL.9.5, RL.9.4, RL.9.7, W.9.2.b, W.9.2.a, RL.9.3, W.9.5, W.9.2.d, RI.9.5, RL.9.2, W.9.2.cFORMAT:AssessmentSkills in this Assignment
- Analyze Literary Elements (LR)
- Determine Theme
- Identify Genres (IR)
- Identify Genres (LR)
- Analyze Text Features & Structures (IR)
- Analyze Text Features & Structures (LR)
- Determine Word Meaning (LR)
- Establish a Main Idea
- Organize
- Use Transitions
- Develop a Topic
- Consider Language and Word Choice
- Use Correct Grammar/Spelling/Punctuation
Standards in this Assignment
- RL.9.5
- RL.9.4
- RL.9.7
- W.9.2.b
- W.9.2.a
- RL.9.3
- W.9.5
- W.9.2.d
- RI.9.5
- RL.9.2
- W.9.2.c
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VA SOL Practice: Grade 9 Assignment 3 — Information
VA SOL Practice: Grade 9 Assignment 3 — Information
This assignment, based on the readings “from the Old Greek Folk Stories Told Anew: “Arachne” and “Arachne” allows students to practice responding to reading comprehension questions and writing prompts similar to those on the Virginia Standards of Learning Assessment for Reading. Questions are aligned to the Virginia Standards of Learning (SOLs) for Grade 9.
Duration: 45–60 minutes
SKILLS (12):Analyze Author's Craft (LR), Analyze Purpose & Point of View, Demonstrate Comprehension (LR), Make Connections (LR), Synthesize (LR), Determine Word Meaning (LR), Establish a Main Idea, Organize, Use Transitions, Develop a Topic, Consider Language and Word Choice, Use Correct Grammar/Spelling/PunctuationSTANDARDS:RL.9.5, RL.9.4, W.9.2.b, RL.9.9, W.9.2.a, RL.9.6, W.9.5, W.9.2.d, W.9.2.cFORMAT:AssessmentSkills in this Assignment
- Analyze Author's Craft (LR)
- Analyze Purpose & Point of View
- Demonstrate Comprehension (LR)
- Make Connections (LR)
- Synthesize (LR)
- Determine Word Meaning (LR)
- Establish a Main Idea
- Organize
- Use Transitions
- Develop a Topic
- Consider Language and Word Choice
- Use Correct Grammar/Spelling/Punctuation
Standards in this Assignment
- RL.9.5
- RL.9.4
- W.9.2.b
- RL.9.9
- W.9.2.a
- RL.9.6
- W.9.5
- W.9.2.d
- W.9.2.c
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VA SOL Practice: Grade 9 Assignment 4 — Information
VA SOL Practice: Grade 9 Assignment 4 — Information
This assignment, based on the reading “Rigoberta Menchú” allows students to practice responding to reading comprehension questions and writing prompts similar to those on the Virginia Standards of Learning Assessment for Reading. Questions are aligned to the Virginia Standards of Learning (SOLs) for Grade 9.
Duration: 45–60 minutes
SKILLS (13):Analyze Argument / Informational Text (IR), Cite Evidence from Text (IR), Determine/Explain Topic, Make Inferences (IR), Identify Main Idea and Details (IR), Summarize/Paraphrase Text (IR), Determine Word Meaning (IR), Establish a Main Idea, Organize, Use Transitions, Develop a Topic, Consider Language and Word Choice, Use Correct Grammar/Spelling/PunctuationSTANDARDS:W.9.2.b, RI.9.2, W.9.2.a, W.9.5, W.9.2.d, W.9.2.c, RI.9.3, RI.9.4, RI.9.1FORMAT:AssessmentSkills in this Assignment
- Analyze Argument / Informational Text (IR)
- Cite Evidence from Text (IR)
- Determine/Explain Topic
- Make Inferences (IR)
- Identify Main Idea and Details (IR)
- Summarize/Paraphrase Text (IR)
- Determine Word Meaning (IR)
- Establish a Main Idea
- Organize
- Use Transitions
- Develop a Topic
- Consider Language and Word Choice
- Use Correct Grammar/Spelling/Punctuation
Standards in this Assignment
- W.9.2.b
- RI.9.2
- W.9.2.a
- W.9.5
- W.9.2.d
- W.9.2.c
- RI.9.3
- RI.9.4
- RI.9.1
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VA SOL Practice: Grade 9 Assignment 5 — Information
VA SOL Practice: Grade 9 Assignment 5 — Information
This assignment, based on the reading “Looking for Superheroes” allows students to practice responding to reading comprehension questions and writing prompts similar to those on the Virginia Standards of Learning Assessment for Reading. Questions are aligned to the Virginia Standards of Learning (SOLs) for Grade 9.
Duration: 45–60 minutes
SKILLS (11):Analyze Argument / Informational Text (IR), Analyze Author's Craft (IR), Analyze Author's Purpose & Perspective, Determine/Explain Topic, Determine Word Meaning (IR), Establish a Main Idea, Organize, Use Transitions, Develop a Topic, Consider Language and Word Choice, Use Correct Grammar/Spelling/PunctuationSTANDARDS:W.9.2.b, RI.9.2, W.9.2.a, W.9.5, W.9.2.d, W.9.2.c, RI.9.3, RI.9.6, RI.9.4FORMAT:AssessmentSkills in this Assignment
- Analyze Argument / Informational Text (IR)
- Analyze Author's Craft (IR)
- Analyze Author's Purpose & Perspective
- Determine/Explain Topic
- Determine Word Meaning (IR)
- Establish a Main Idea
- Organize
- Use Transitions
- Develop a Topic
- Consider Language and Word Choice
- Use Correct Grammar/Spelling/Punctuation
Standards in this Assignment
- W.9.2.b
- RI.9.2
- W.9.2.a
- W.9.5
- W.9.2.d
- W.9.2.c
- RI.9.3
- RI.9.6
- RI.9.4
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VA SOL Practice: Grade 9 Assignment 6 — Information
VA SOL Practice: Grade 9 Assignment 6 — Information
This assignment, based on the readings “The American Promise” from President Lyndon B. Johnson’s Special Message to Congress and “All Together Now” allows students to practice responding to reading comprehension questions and writing prompts similar to those on the Virginia Standards of Learning Assessment for Reading. Questions are aligned to the Virginia Standards of Learning (SOLs) for Grade 9.
Duration: 45–60 minutes
SKILLS (13):Analyze Author's Craft (IR), Analyze Author's Purpose & Perspective, Identify Genres (IR), Make Connections (IR), Synthesize (IR), Analyze Text Features & Structures (IR), Determine Word Meaning (IR), Establish a Main Idea, Organize, Use Transitions, Develop a Topic, Consider Language and Word Choice, Use Correct Grammar/Spelling/PunctuationSTANDARDS:W.9.2.b, RI.9.7, W.9.2.a, W.9.5, RI.9.5, W.9.2.d, W.9.2.c, RI.9.4, RI.9.6FORMAT:AssessmentSkills in this Assignment
- Analyze Author's Craft (IR)
- Analyze Author's Purpose & Perspective
- Identify Genres (IR)
- Make Connections (IR)
- Synthesize (IR)
- Analyze Text Features & Structures (IR)
- Determine Word Meaning (IR)
- Establish a Main Idea
- Organize
- Use Transitions
- Develop a Topic
- Consider Language and Word Choice
- Use Correct Grammar/Spelling/Punctuation
Standards in this Assignment
- W.9.2.b
- RI.9.7
- W.9.2.a
- W.9.5
- RI.9.5
- W.9.2.d
- W.9.2.c
- RI.9.4
- RI.9.6
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VA SOL Practice Grade 9 – with Argument Extended Response Writing
This collection features reading and writing practice aligned to the Virginia Reading Standards of Learning (SOLs) assessment for Grade 9. Each practice assessment includes a reading selection or text set followed by questions featuring a mix of multiple choice questions and other item types as well as a Short Constructed Response prompt. The practice assessments also include an Extended Constructed Response question in the Argument genre. Student-friendly answer feedback is provided for each question. Use the assessments in this collection for formative reading and writing practice on a variety of skills aligned to the Virginia SOLs.
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VA SOL Practice: Grade 9 Assignment 1 — Argument
VA SOL Practice: Grade 9 Assignment 1 — Argument
This assignment, based on the readings “from the Old Greek Folk Stories Told Anew: “Arachne” and “Arachne” allows students to practice responding to reading comprehension questions and writing prompts similar to those on the Virginia Standards of Learning Assessment for Reading. Questions are aligned to the Virginia Standards of Learning (SOLs) for Grade 6.
Duration: 45–60 minutes
SKILLS (13):Analyze Author's Craft (LR), Analyze Purpose & Point of View, Demonstrate Comprehension (LR), Make Connections (LR), Synthesize (LR), Determine Word Meaning (LR), Establish a Claim/Opinion, Organize, Use Transitions, Develop an Argument, Consider Language and Word Choice, Use Correct Grammar/Spelling/Punctuation, Consider & Refute CounterclaimsSTANDARDS:RL.9.5, W.9.1.d, RL.9.4, RL.9.9, RL.9.6, W.9.1.c, W.9.5, W.9.1.b, W.9.1.aFORMAT:AssessmentSkills in this Assignment
- Analyze Author's Craft (LR)
- Analyze Purpose & Point of View
- Demonstrate Comprehension (LR)
- Make Connections (LR)
- Synthesize (LR)
- Determine Word Meaning (LR)
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Establish a Claim/Opinion
- Consider & Refute Counterclaims
- Organize
- Use Transitions
- Develop an Argument
- Consider Language and Word Choice
- Use Correct Grammar/Spelling/Punctuation
Standards in this Assignment
- RL.9.5
- W.9.1.d
- RL.9.4
- RL.9.9
- RL.9.6
- W.9.1.c
- W.9.5
- W.9.1.b
- W.9.1.a
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VA SOL Practice: Grade 9 Assignment 2 — Argument
VA SOL Practice: Grade 9 Assignment 2 — Argument
This assignment, based on the reading “Rigoberta Menchú” allows students to practice responding to reading comprehension questions and writing prompts similar to those on the Virginia Standards of Learning Assessment for Reading. Questions are aligned to the Virginia Standards of Learning (SOLs) for Grade 9.
Duration: 45–60 minutes
SKILLS (14):Analyze Argument / Informational Text (IR), Cite Evidence from Text (IR), Determine/Explain Topic, Make Inferences (IR), Identify Main Idea and Details (IR), Summarize/Paraphrase Text (IR), Determine Word Meaning (IR), Establish a Claim/Opinion, Organize, Use Transitions, Develop an Argument, Consider Language and Word Choice, Use Correct Grammar/Spelling/Punctuation, Consider & Refute CounterclaimsSTANDARDS:W.9.1.d, RI.9.2, W.9.5, W.9.1.c, W.9.1.b, RI.9.3, W.9.1.a, RI.9.1, RI.9.4FORMAT:AssessmentSkills in this Assignment
- Analyze Argument / Informational Text (IR)
- Cite Evidence from Text (IR)
- Determine/Explain Topic
- Make Inferences (IR)
- Identify Main Idea and Details (IR)
- Summarize/Paraphrase Text (IR)
- Determine Word Meaning (IR)
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Establish a Claim/Opinion
- Consider & Refute Counterclaims
- Organize
- Use Transitions
- Develop an Argument
- Consider Language and Word Choice
- Use Correct Grammar/Spelling/Punctuation
Standards in this Assignment
- W.9.1.d
- RI.9.2
- W.9.5
- W.9.1.c
- W.9.1.b
- RI.9.3
- W.9.1.a
- RI.9.1
- RI.9.4
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VA SOL Practice: Grade 9 Assignment 3 — Argument
VA SOL Practice: Grade 9 Assignment 3 — Argument
This assignment, based on the reading “Looking for Superheroes” allows students to practice responding to reading comprehension questions and writing prompts similar to those on the Virginia Standards of Learning Assessment for Reading. Questions are aligned to the Virginia Standards of Learning (SOLs) for Grade 9.
Duration: 45–60 minutes
SKILLS (12):Analyze Argument / Informational Text (IR), Analyze Author's Craft (IR), Analyze Author's Purpose & Perspective, Determine/Explain Topic, Determine Word Meaning (IR), Establish a Claim/Opinion, Organize, Use Transitions, Develop an Argument, Consider Language and Word Choice, Use Correct Grammar/Spelling/Punctuation, Consider & Refute CounterclaimsSTANDARDS:W.9.1.d, RI.9.2, W.9.1.c, W.9.5, W.9.1.b, RI.9.3, W.9.1.a, RI.9.4, RI.9.6FORMAT:AssessmentSkills in this Assignment
- Analyze Argument / Informational Text (IR)
- Analyze Author's Craft (IR)
- Analyze Author's Purpose & Perspective
- Determine/Explain Topic
- Determine Word Meaning (IR)
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Establish a Claim/Opinion
- Consider & Refute Counterclaims
- Organize
- Use Transitions
- Develop an Argument
- Consider Language and Word Choice
- Use Correct Grammar/Spelling/Punctuation
Standards in this Assignment
- W.9.1.d
- RI.9.2
- W.9.1.c
- W.9.5
- W.9.1.b
- RI.9.3
- W.9.1.a
- RI.9.4
- RI.9.6
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VA SOL Practice Grade 10 – with Argument Extended Response Writing
This collection features reading and writing practice aligned to the Virginia Reading Standards of Learning (SOLs) assessment for Grade 10. Each practice assessment includes a reading selection or text set followed by questions featuring a mix of multiple choice questions and other item types as well as a Short Constructed Response prompt. The practice assessments also include an Extended Constructed Response question in the Argument genre. Student-friendly answer feedback is provided for each question. Use the assessments in this collection for formative reading and writing practice on a variety of skills aligned to the Virginia SOLs.
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VA SOL Practice: Grade 10 Assignment 1 — Argument
VA SOL Practice: Grade 10 Assignment 1 — Argument
This assignment, based on the reading “False Start” allows students to practice responding to reading comprehension questions and writing prompts similar to those on the Virginia Standards of Learning Assessment for Reading. Questions are aligned to the Virginia Standards of Learning (SOLs) for Grade 10.
Duration: 45–60 minutes
SKILLS (12):Analyze Literary Elements (LR), Cite Evidence from Text (LR), Determine Theme, Make Inferences (LR), Determine Word Meaning (LR), Establish a Claim/Opinion, Organize, Use Transitions, Develop an Argument, Consider Language and Word Choice, Use Correct Grammar/Spelling/Punctuation, Consider & Refute CounterclaimsSTANDARDS:W.10.1.c, W.10.1.d, RL.10.3, RL.10.4, RL.10.2, W.10.1.a, W.10.1.b, W.10.5, RL.10.1FORMAT:AssessmentSkills in this Assignment
- Analyze Literary Elements (LR)
- Cite Evidence from Text (LR)
- Determine Theme
- Make Inferences (LR)
- Determine Word Meaning (LR)
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Establish a Claim/Opinion
- Consider & Refute Counterclaims
- Organize
- Use Transitions
- Develop an Argument
- Consider Language and Word Choice
- Use Correct Grammar/Spelling/Punctuation
Standards in this Assignment
- W.10.1.c
- W.10.1.d
- RL.10.3
- RL.10.4
- RL.10.2
- W.10.1.a
- W.10.1.b
- W.10.5
- RL.10.1
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VA SOL Practice: Grade 10 Assignment 2 — Argument
VA SOL Practice: Grade 10 Assignment 2 — Argument
This assignment, based on the reading “Life in the Treetops” allows students to practice responding to reading comprehension questions and writing prompts similar to those on the Virginia Standards of Learning Assessment for Reading. Questions are aligned to the Virginia Standards of Learning (SOLs) for Grade 10.
Duration: 45–60 minutes
SKILLS (10):Analyze Author's Craft (IR), Analyze Author's Purpose & Perspective, Determine Word Meaning (IR), Establish a Claim/Opinion, Organize, Use Transitions, Develop an Argument, Consider Language and Word Choice, Use Correct Grammar/Spelling/Punctuation, Consider & Refute CounterclaimsSTANDARDS:W.10.1.c, W.10.1.d, W.10.1.a, W.10.1.b, W.10.5, RI.10.4, RI.10.6FORMAT:AssessmentSkills in this Assignment
- Analyze Author's Craft (IR)
- Analyze Author's Purpose & Perspective
- Determine Word Meaning (IR)
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Establish a Claim/Opinion
- Consider & Refute Counterclaims
- Organize
- Use Transitions
- Develop an Argument
- Consider Language and Word Choice
- Use Correct Grammar/Spelling/Punctuation
Standards in this Assignment
- W.10.1.c
- W.10.1.d
- W.10.1.a
- W.10.1.b
- W.10.5
- RI.10.4
- RI.10.6
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VA SOL Practice: Grade 10 Assignment 3 — Argument
VA SOL Practice: Grade 10 Assignment 3 — Argument
This assignment, based on the reading “Silk Connects the World” allows students to practice responding to reading comprehension questions and writing prompts similar to those on the Virginia Standards of Learning Assessment for Reading. Questions are aligned to the Virginia Standards of Learning (SOLs) for Grade 10.
Duration: 45–60 minutes
SKILLS (12):Analyze Author's Craft (IR), Analyze Author's Purpose & Perspective, Identify Genres (IR), Analyze Text Features & Structures (IR), Determine Word Meaning (IR), Establish a Claim/Opinion, Organize, Use Transitions, Develop an Argument, Consider Language and Word Choice, Use Correct Grammar/Spelling/Punctuation, Consider & Refute CounterclaimsSTANDARDS:W.10.1.c, W.10.1.d, RI.10.5, W.10.1.a, W.10.1.b, W.10.5, RI.10.4, RI.10.6FORMAT:AssessmentSkills in this Assignment
- Analyze Author's Craft (IR)
- Analyze Author's Purpose & Perspective
- Identify Genres (IR)
- Analyze Text Features & Structures (IR)
- Determine Word Meaning (IR)
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Establish a Claim/Opinion
- Consider & Refute Counterclaims
- Organize
- Use Transitions
- Develop an Argument
- Consider Language and Word Choice
- Use Correct Grammar/Spelling/Punctuation
Standards in this Assignment
- W.10.1.c
- W.10.1.d
- RI.10.5
- W.10.1.a
- W.10.1.b
- W.10.5
- RI.10.4
- RI.10.6
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VA SOL Practice: Grade 10 Assignment 4 — Argument
VA SOL Practice: Grade 10 Assignment 4 — Argument
This assignment, based on the readings “America the Beautiful: Congressional Hearing on National Parks” and “FDR Radio Address at Two Medicine” allows students to practice responding to reading comprehension questions and writing prompts similar to those on the Virginia Standards of Learning Assessment for Reading. Questions are aligned to the Virginia Standards of Learning (SOLs) for Grade 10.
Duration: 45–60 minutes
SKILLS (12):Analyze Author's Craft (IR), Analyze Author's Purpose & Perspective, Make Connections (IR), Synthesize (IR), Determine Word Meaning (IR), Establish a Claim/Opinion, Organize, Use Transitions, Develop an Argument, Consider Language and Word Choice, Use Correct Grammar/Spelling/Punctuation, Consider & Refute CounterclaimsSTANDARDS:W.10.1.c, W.10.1.d, W.10.1.a, W.10.1.b, W.10.5, RI.10.4, RI.10.6, RI.10.7FORMAT:AssessmentSkills in this Assignment
- Analyze Author's Craft (IR)
- Analyze Author's Purpose & Perspective
- Make Connections (IR)
- Synthesize (IR)
- Determine Word Meaning (IR)
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Establish a Claim/Opinion
- Consider & Refute Counterclaims
- Organize
- Use Transitions
- Develop an Argument
- Consider Language and Word Choice
- Use Correct Grammar/Spelling/Punctuation
Standards in this Assignment
- W.10.1.c
- W.10.1.d
- W.10.1.a
- W.10.1.b
- W.10.5
- RI.10.4
- RI.10.6
- RI.10.7
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VA SOL Practice Grade 9 – with Information Extended Response Writing
This collection features reading and writing practice aligned to the Virginia Reading Standards of Learning (SOLs) assessment for Grade 9. Each practice assessment includes a reading selection or text set followed by questions featuring a mix of multiple choice questions and other item types as well as a Short Constructed Response prompt. The practice assessments also include an Extended Constructed Response question in the Information genre. Student-friendly answer feedback is provided for each question. Use the assessments in this collection for formative reading and writing practice on a variety of skills aligned to the Virginia SOLs.
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VA SOL Practice Grade 9 – with Argument Extended Response Writing
This collection features reading and writing practice aligned to the Virginia Reading Standards of Learning (SOLs) assessment for Grade 9. Each practice assessment includes a reading selection or text set followed by questions featuring a mix of multiple choice questions and other item types as well as a Short Constructed Response prompt. The practice assessments also include an Extended Constructed Response question in the Argument genre. Student-friendly answer feedback is provided for each question. Use the assessments in this collection for formative reading and writing practice on a variety of skills aligned to the Virginia SOLs.
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VA SOL Practice Grade 10 – with Argument Extended Response Writing
This collection features reading and writing practice aligned to the Virginia Reading Standards of Learning (SOLs) assessment for Grade 10. Each practice assessment includes a reading selection or text set followed by questions featuring a mix of multiple choice questions and other item types as well as a Short Constructed Response prompt. The practice assessments also include an Extended Constructed Response question in the Argument genre. Student-friendly answer feedback is provided for each question. Use the assessments in this collection for formative reading and writing practice on a variety of skills aligned to the Virginia SOLs.