Build studentsA confidence in writing and analyzing text with these reproducible language arts activities designed with standardized test preparation in mind. Aligned to Common Core and state standards for language arts, these activities give students the chance to practice their skills under conditions similar to the actual tests. The literature and informational texts cover a variety of subjects, and tasks include writing a narrative, literary analysis, and writing informative/explanatory and argumentative essays. Provides instructional strategies and resources, scoring rubrics, answer keys, and more.