The Common Core Language Arts Workouts: Reading, Writing, Speaking, Listening, and Language Skills Practice series for grades six through eight is designed to help teachers and parents meet the challenges set forth by the Common Core State Standards.

Linda Armstrong has a bachelor of arts degree in English and holds a lifetime California state standard teaching credential. During her 18-year teaching career, she taught third, fifth, and sixth grades and was a language development resource teacher. Currently, Linda writes educational materials and books for children. She lives in Colorado with her husband.