Virginia SOL 7.RL.2

7.RL.2 is a Standards of Learning standard. These are the knowledge and skills expectations under it.

• 7.RL.2.A

  Analyze how elements of authors’ styles (e.g., word choice, dialogue, form, voice, rhyme, rhythm, and/or sound devices) contribute to meaning in various forms o...

• 7.RL.2.B

  Analyze how the elements of an author’s style (e.g., word choice, sentence structure, dialogue, figurative language, imagery) are used to influence and develop ...

• 7.RL.2.C

  Explain how an author develops the points of view of different characters in a text (e.g., first-person, third person limited, third-person omniscient) and how ...

01

What Students Need to Do

Students examine word choice, sentence patterns, dialogue, imagery, figurative language, rhyme, rhythm, and sound to explain meaning and tone. They identify character viewpoints and explain how narration shapes the reader’s understanding.

02

What Mastery Looks Like

Students cite specific words, lines, or sentence patterns and explain how they shape meaning and tone. They correctly identify point of view and explain how another character’s viewpoint might change the reader’s interpretation.

03

Common Misconceptions

Students may identify imagery, dialogue, or rhyme without explaining its effect. They may confuse narrator with author, or mix up third-person limited and omniscient viewpoints. They may also name a tone without citing words that create it.

04

How to Assess It

Give students a short passage and ask: Identify one style choice and the point of view, then explain how each shapes your interpretation.

1. 01

   Color-code a printed poem for word choice, imagery, rhythm, and sound, then annotate how two choices create tone.

2. 02

   Discuss this prompt: How would the scene feel different if another character narrated it? Support your answer with two details.

3. 03

   Play a card match game pairing short passages with point of view and tone labels, requiring one quoted clue for each match.

4. 04

   Compare song lyrics with a spoken reading, then write how rhyme, rhythm, and voice affect the message and mood.

• 12.RL.2

  The 12th Grade version of this standard.

• 11.RL.2

  The 11th Grade version of this standard.

• 10.RL.2

  The 10th Grade version of this standard.

• K.RI.2

  The Kindergarten version of this standard.