Help students master questions. found on standardized tests. Help students improve their test scores. Improve comprehension, vocabulary, . and mechanics. Encourage writing in response to reading. Goodman's Five-Star Activity Books help. students master the kinds of exercises. frequently found on state and national tests, . focusing on comprehension, vocabulary, and. mechanics. The Activity Books reinforce and. extend the literary themes in Goodman's Five-Star Stories. Use the activities in conjunction with that. series or independently..