1) The 2010 English SOLs place increased emphasis on nonfiction texts, text structures, vocabulary, and rigor. Reading passages will include more complex texts requiring inferences and conclusions.
2) Vocabulary assessment makes up 7 of 40 reading questions, focusing on prefixes, suffixes, Greek/Latin roots, and context clues. Sample lesson plans are provided for word study skills.
3) Passages and items will assess identifying text structures like sequence, main idea and details, cause/effect, and comprehension through graphic organizers and summarizing. Partial credit will not be given on reading test items.