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Rachel Karns of Karns & Noble LLC has 15 years of experience in the 7-12 ELA classrooms. She has taught all ability types (high, medium, and low) and has learned that every level will grow exponentially with engaging lessons with some added rigor. She has experienced it all (grades 7,8,9,10,11 and 12)--and loves it all! The results in her classroom led her to an offer to become a consulting teacher for other districts who needed ELA coaching and support. I love teaching, and I LOVE seeing kids fully engaged and connecting to material. Engagement and rigor with support can and will change students' lives!
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SAT Prep Grammar Review Packet and Daily Powerpoint slides for Back to School!
Boost SAT Scores with Daily Practice! This high school SAT prep BUNDLE is perfect for back-to-school planning! It includes grammar instruction, reading and writing quizzes, and last-minute review slides—all aligned to the digital Reading/Writing SAT modules. With five months of daily concept slides (start near the beginning of the year as bellringers), low-stakes quizzes, and a Problem of the Day slideshow, students build confidence and mastery over time. (Didn't start at the beginning of the sc
9th - 12th
ELA Test Prep, English Language Arts
CCSS
RL.11-12.1
, RL.11-12.2
, RL.11-12.4
+15
12th grade English British Literature Curriculum | Full Year ELA Bundle No Prep!
High School English one year curriculum covering British literature, World literature, and English 12 novel studies and research paper! This BUNDLE includes a high school research project with cutting edge research using ai responsibly for research skills of the future. English activities and resources are engaging and impactful! Ignite critical thinking and global awareness in your students with this comprehensive, year-long British & World Literature curriculum—designed for 12th grade Englis
10th - 12th, Higher Education
Literature, Writing-Essays, Writing-Expository
SAT Problem of the Day: Daily Reading & Writing PowerPoint for Test Prep
Boost SAT Scores with Daily Digital Practice! High-Interest Reading & Writing Challenges for the New SAT Format ✅ Engaging “Problem of the Day” Slides—Perfect for Bell Work or Test PrepThis ready-to-use slideshow features 20 rigorous, standards-aligned SAT-style questions that mirror the new digital SAT format. Each slide presents a fresh challenge in reading or writing, helping students build confidence and master every question type. Whether used daily, weekly, or as a review tool, this re
8th - 12th
ELA Test Prep, English Language Arts
CCSS
RI.11-12.1
, W.11-12.1c
, L.11-12.1
+3
The Things They Carried novel unit Plan--High School ELA BUNDLE Vietnam war
The Things They Carried – Full Novel Unit Bundle | High School ELA Writing Activities, Vietnam war questions, and thoughtful discussion questions. Transform your secondary ELA classroom with this complete novel study unit for The Things They Carried by Tim O’Brien! Perfect for grades 9–12, this editable and printable resource bundle includes everything you need to teach this powerful text with depth, engagement, and accountability. ✅ What’s Included: 4–5 Week Unit Plan & Pacing Guide – Streaml
9th - 12th
Literature, Reading, Writing-Essays
CCSS
RL.8.2
, RL.8.3
, RL.8.10
+28
Artificial Intelligence Activity: ai responsibly in research to avoid cheating
Middle School and High School Research needs to acknowledge ai and the responsible way to use it. Cheating in school is a big issue, and this artificial intelligence activity for research papers and general research is the answer! Are you tired of threatening students not to use AI (Artificial Intelligence) when conducting academic research AND writing essays--or ANYTIME in your class to cheat? This easy-to-follow ai digital resource activity was a huge success for me, and will be for you, to
6th - 12th
English Language Arts, Writing, Writing-Essays
CCSS
W.11-12.1
, W.11-12.1a
, W.11-12.1b
+5
High School ELA State Test Prep | Review PowerPoint & Worksheets Grades 9–12
Boost ELA test scores with this High School English State Test Prep resource—perfect for your spring state required tests, SAT prep, PSAT review, and grammar and conventions mastery. This 5-week bundle includes editable slides and printable packets designed to reinforce grammar, writing, and reading comprehension skills for grades 9–12. Whether you're prepping for state assessments or building daily skills coverage, this flexible resource fits any pacing guide and classroom style. Teachers love
9th - 11th
ELA Test Prep, Reading Strategies, Writing
Writing an Argument Speech with Rhetoric, Persuasive Appeals, and Devices
Writing an Argument Speech is Easy and Fun! Teach Persuasive Appeals & Rhetorical Devices | Rhetoric Unit Plan | Engaging Speech Lessons Introduce your students to the power of persuasive writing and rhetorical anlaysis with this one-week Beginning Rhetoric Unit, packed with essential rhetorical devices, appeals, and hands-on activities. Perfect for high school English Language Arts and writing classrooms, this ready-to-use resource blends direct instruction, collaborative learning, and indep
7th - 12th
English Language Arts, Writing, Writing-Essays
CCSS
RL.11-12.1
, RI.11-12.4
, W.11-12.1c
+3
11th Grade American Literature FULL YEAR curriculum high school grade 11 ELA
American Literature Full Curriculum | Back to School English Language Arts BUNDLE. Start the school year with a high school English first day activity meant to inspire and motivate students to start the year right. This digital, editable, and engaging American Literature curriculum is perfect for new high school English teachers launching a full-year Grade 11 course--or any veteran teachers who desire to try new complete units aligned with American Literature. This comprehensive bundle includ
9th - 12th, Higher Education
English Language Arts, Literature, U.S. History
CCSS
RL.9-10.1
, RL.9-10.2
, RL.9-10.3
+40
11th grade research paper | American Author Study & Literary Analysis
American Literature Research Paper Unit | Author Study & Literary Analysis Engage your high school ELA students with this rigorous, standards-aligned research paper unit focused on prominent American authors. Perfect for literary analysis, writing instruction, and historical context exploration, this 5-week unit guides students through a deep dive into an author’s life, literary movement, and signature work. Students will: Analyze a major literary text with modeling and scaffoldingResearch the
8th - 12th, Higher Education
English Language Arts, Literature, Writing-Essays
CCSS
RL.8.1
, RL.8.2
, RL.8.3
+76
Beowulf 10-Day Unit for the First Time Teacher. Make this fun!
⚔️ Beowulf 10-Day ELA Unit | Hero’s Journey, Anglo-Saxon History, Worksheets & Essay PromptsBring the epic tale of Beowulf to life with this comprehensive 10-day unit plan designed for grades 9–12 ELA classrooms. Perfect for teaching British literature, Anglo-Saxon history, and the hero’s journey, this resource offers everything you need to engage students in meaningful literary analysis. What’s Included: Introductory slideshow on Anglo-Saxon culture and historical context Daily lesson
10th - 12th
British History, English Language Arts, Literature
CCSS
CCRA.R.2
, CCRA.R.4
, CCRA.R.10
SAT/PSAT & Grammar powerpoint slideshows and quizzes
No prep, easy-to-teach bell-ringer daily concepts for learning SAT (and PSAT) skills. This bundle includes two engaging and rigorous products. Your first product is 5-months of slideshows covering the major concepts on the SAT/PSAT for the English section (Reading & Writing modules). The second product is a 10-question quiz (mostly in multiple choice--but some fill in the blank and choosing the correct word) that corresponds with each month's slideshow. This will ensure your students are read
8th - 12th
ELA Test Prep, English Language Arts, Grammar
CCSS
CCRA.L.1
, CCRA.L.2
, CCRA.L.3
+2
High School Research Project with AI Research Skills, Citations, Outlines
High School Research Paper Unit — This comprehensive writing BUNDLE equips students with everything they need to craft a polished, standards-aligned research paper. Perfect for senior English or all levels of high school English class, this resource covers research skills, MLA formatting and proper citations, persuasive writing techniques, and revision strategies from start to finish. Further, this product has an AI artificial intelligence activity for students to learn what is and what is not a
9th - 12th
Informational Text, Writing, Writing-Essays
Teacher Training PD: Reflect on John Hattie research on High-Impact Learning
Boost teacher clarity and instructional impact with this professional development activity focused on John Hattie's Visible Learning research. Which activities have the most impact on student performance? Find out, reflect, and make instructional goals for schools and individual classrooms. Perfect for PLCs, staff meetings, or teacher training sessions, this ready-to-use resource helps educators reflect on high-effect-size strategies that drive student achievement.This PD bundle includes: ✅ Vis
K - 12th
Classroom Community, For All Subjects, School Psychology
Winter Olympics Informational Writing and Research | Special Education
Engage your special education secondary students with this Winter Olympics Informational Research Paper designed to build reading comprehension, writing skills, and research strategies. Perfect for middle school and high school learners, this differentiated resource supports diverse learning needs while introducing students to the exciting world of the Winter Olympic Games. Students will explore Olympic history, sports events, and individual athletes while practicing informational writing, essay
6th - 12th
Informational Text, Writing-Essays, Writing-Expository
CCSS
W.6.2
, W.6.4
, W.6.5
+18
Teach Rhetoric with Famous American Speeches | Grades 9–12 English
Teach Rhetorical Analysis with Famous American Speeches | High School ELA Unit Challenge students to master rhetorical devices using iconic American speeches! This 10-day unit is perfect for grades 9–12 and aligns with Common Core standards. Ideal for American Literature, Honors English, or regular ELA classes. Students will explore how speakers use ethos, pathos, and logos to persuade audiences, while developing critical thinking and analytical writing skills. ✅ What’s Included: 5 famous Americ
9th - 12th
English Language Arts, Informational Text, Literature
CCSS
RI.9-10.1
, RI.9-10.3
, RI.9-10.4
+10
Jonathan Livingston Seagull Unit | Dream Big, Reflect Deeply, Write Boldly
Jonathan Livingston Seagull Literature Unit | Goal-Setting, Reflection & Writing Skills. Elevate your ELA instruction with this easy-to-use literature unit that blends goal-setting, personal reflection, and critical thinking through the inspiring novella Jonathan Livingston Seagull. Designed for middle and high school English, this resource helps students explore ambition, identity, and purpose while strengthening essential literacy skills. Perfect for Back to School, a mid-year mindset reset,
7th - 12th, Higher Education
English Language Arts, Literature, Writing
CCSS
RL.7.2
, RL.7.6
, RL.8.2
+19
SAT/PSAT Grammar Powerpoint Slideshow + Daily practice + bonus worksheet!
This is a Google folder of 5 months of daily slides to prepare students for the SAT test. I designed this when I realized that students needed to see grammar concepts over and over again to retain the knowledge and build confidence with it. You will get five months of daily slides that take 1-3 minutes per day. (Each month is 3 weeks of slides. The fourth week I review the concepts and then give students a 10-question quiz in the style of the SAT test. I will add this set of quizzes soon.)
9th - 12th
ELA Test Prep, English Language Arts, Grammar
CCSS
CCRA.L.1
, CCRA.L.2
, CCRA.L.4
Also included in: SAT/PSAT & Grammar powerpoint slideshows and quizzes
Romantic Period Literature Unit | British & World Literature Curriculum English
Bring the Romantic Period to life in your high school ELA classroom with this comprehensive British & World Literature unit plan. Perfect for Grade 12 teachers, this engaging resource blends poetry, prose, and historical context into a ready-to-use curriculum that is standards-aligned, student-centered, and designed for deep literary analysis. This unit helps students explore the themes of Romanticism—nature, imagination, individuality, and emotion—through carefully curated texts and activ
10th - 12th, Higher Education
Literature, Reading, Writing
CCSS
RL.11-12.1
, RL.11-12.2
, RL.11-12.3
+5
Declaration of Independence Rhetoric 2 Day ELA Lesson Plan with Worksheet & Key
Engage students with a powerful blend of literature and history! Analyze the Declaration of Independence through rhetorical devices and persuasive appeals. Perfect for 11th Grade ELA, American Literature, or U.S. History courses—ready to go! This resource guides students through a close reading of Jefferson’s iconic text, helping them identify repetition, parallelism, loaded diction, imagery, and many more rhetorical devices. Includes a student worksheet with historical context, step-by-st
7th - 12th
Close Reading, English Language Arts, Informational Text
CCSS
RI.9-10.2
, RI.9-10.4
, RI.9-10.5
+12
Back to School British Lit COMPLETE UNIT for grade 12 Research/Writing Activity
Back to School British Literature Unit for Seniors | Editable Research & Writing Activities Engaging 2-Week Curriculum | Google Drive™ Compatible | Perfect for First Day of School Senior English Intro Unit | Includes Orwell Research, Writing Prompts & IcebreakersKick off senior year with this ready-to-use British & World Literature intro unit designed to spark curiosity and build foundational skills. Over two weeks, students explore literary themes, engage in scaffolded research using George O
12th
Literature, Reading, Writing-Essays
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About the store
Experience
Rachel Karns of Karns & Noble LLC has 15 years of experience in the 7-12 ELA classrooms. She has taught all ability types (high, medium, and low) and has learned that every level will grow exponentially with engaging lessons with some added rigor. She has experienced it all (grades 7,8,9,10,11 and 12)--and loves it all! The results in her classroom led her to an offer to become a consulting teacher for other districts who needed ELA coaching and support. I love teaching, and I LOVE seeing kids fully engaged and connecting to material. Engagement and rigor with support can and will change students' lives!
Teaching style
Rachel Karns holds a philosophy of rigor and support in the classrooms. Students love to be challenged when they feel safe to try and potentially fail at first. In her lessons, students are supported, encouraged, and challenged to take on grade level-rigor, with lots of scaffolds in place. Modeling reading, thinking, questioning, and discussing complicated themes are key. Engagement in learning creates curiosity, which creates connection and value for students.
Awards & shining teacher moments
Rachel Karns has been awarded the Kiwanis teacher of the district in her community--Coeur d'Alene, Idaho. She has taught all levels of students from 7-12 (honors, regular, and struggling students with special needs.) Rachel's belief in rigor with support have led her students (no matter their level) to outperform their cohorts on required state testing. Students typically respond that they have never enjoyed English class until taking Mrs. Karns' English class.
My own education history
I attended Whitworth College (now Whitworth University) for my bachelor's degree in English Education.
I taught three years of middle school English and a middle school reading class in Las Vegas, Nevada.
I decided to pursue my master's in film and television (MFT, emphasis screenwriting) at Chapman University in Orange, CA. *This degree heightened my desire to become an expert writing teacher, and the skills I learning in film school have benefited my analysis skills when teaching novels, short stories, and creative writing.
I have taught the final 12 years of my teaching career at Coeur d'Alene High School in Idaho (grades 9-12: I have taught it all, and all levels).
*Now I am a consulting ELA teacher, a consulting PLC educator, an SAT prep class teacher (for students), and SAT prep class teacher (for teachers, Professional Development), and much more for my community and now schools all across the USA.
Please check out our consulting opportunities at www.karnsandnoble.com
Additional biographical information
I would be happy to come to your school to do consulting work through my other business, Karns & Noble LLC.
*Please contact me through info@karnsandnoble.com
website: www.karnsandnoble.com
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