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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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American Literature Curriculum Map Yearlong 11th Grade Thematic Units (Editable)
Teach American Literature with Confidence! This editable yearlong curriculum roadmap for 11th Grade ELA features thematic units, standards alignment, and top texts by U.S. authors. Perfect for pacing, planning, and scaffolding high school English.This resource is your comprehensive guide to teaching American Literature across an entire school year. This roadmap does not include lesson plans but is perfect for a teacher who wants to design all of their own lessons with a solid backwards design p
10th - 12th, Higher Education
English Language Arts, Literature, U.S. History
CCSS
CCRA.R.1
, CCRA.R.2
, CCRA.R.3
+7
Transendentalism, Romanticism, high school reading comprehension passages
Walden by Thoreau 2-Day ELA Reading Activity and English Worksheets| Comprehension Questions & Answers. This creative curriculum will engage students with excerpts of Thoreau’s Walden - a 2-Day ELA Reading & Comprehension Activity. Looking for a meaningful, ready-to-use resource that fits into your high school English curriculum? This 2-day ELA activity invites students to explore excerpts from Henry David Thoreau’s Walden, encouraging deep reflection on themes like nature, solitude, and pur
9th - 12th, Higher Education
English Language Arts, Informational Text, Literature
CCSS
RI.9-10.1
, RI.9-10.2
, RI.9-10.3
+10
Teaching Civil Disobedience Thoreau’s Essay + Persuasive Letter Writing Activity
Teach Civil Disobedience with this engaging, standards-aligned lesson on Henry David Thoreau’s “Resistance to Civil Government.” Perfect for high school ELA and U.S. Government classes, this persuasive writing activity helps students analyze historical texts and craft their own arguments for change. Students will explore the power of personal voice and civic responsibility through literary analysis and real-world application. This resource includes:✅ A close reading of Thoreau’s “Civil Disobedi
8th - 12th, Higher Education
Government, Informational Text, U.S. History
CCSS
RI.9-10.3
, RI.9-10.8
, RI.9-10.9
+3
“Birches” & “Mending Wall” Robert Frost poetry analysis, poetry worksheets
Analyze Robert Frost’s “Birches” and “Mending Wall” with TPCASTT poetry activities. Perfect for middle and high school ELA, this resource builds literary analysis skills with printable poems and answer keys.✅ Includes: Intro slideshow for “Birches”TPCASTT analysis worksheets (editable!) for both poemsPrintable poems for student useDetailed teacher answer keysIdeal for grades 7–12 ELA and homeschoolThis ready-to-use poetry pack makes Robert Frost analysis engaging, structured, and standards-align
7th - 12th, Higher Education
English Language Arts, Literature, Poetry
CCSS
RL.9-10.1
, RL.9-10.2
, RL.9-10.4
Write a Powerful College Essay | 5-Step Guide for Juniors & Seniors
College Essay Writing Guide for High School Juniors & Seniors Help students craft standout college admissions essays with this ready-to-use, 5-step writing toolkit. Perfect for personal narrative instruction, college prep, and ELA standards alignment, this resource builds confidence and clarity in student writing. What’s Included:✅ Google Slideshow: Clear instructions + common pitfalls to avoid✅ “Choose a Prompt” Graphic Organizer✅ Narrative Writing Organizer: Imagery, detail, and structure
10th - 12th, Higher Education
Writing-Essays
CCSS
W.11-12.3
, W.11-12.3a
, W.11-12.3b
+7
High School English First Day Activity Ben Franklin student success activity
Kick off your Back to School season with this engaging activity featuring Benjamin Franklin’s Autobiography! This is the perfect first day of high school English activity that allows students to set goals for their upcoming school year (or any time of the year!) Perfect for back to school writing prompts for American Literature courses, advisory periods, or any high school history or English class that wants to motivate and inspire students to set or reset goals focused on personal growth and r
8th - 12th, Higher Education
English Language Arts, Informational Text, U.S. History
CCSS
RI.8.2
, RI.8.3
, RI.8.6
+17
Teach Emerson’s Self-Reliance | Printable ELA Worksheet for Deep Text Analysis
Explore Emerson’s Self-Reliance with this printable, standards-aligned ELA partner activity. Perfect for high school classrooms, this 2-day lesson builds critical thinking and close reading skills.Students will dive into Ralph Waldo Emerson’s classic essay, working independently and/or collaboratively to uncover deep meaning and personal connections. This resource is ideal for teaching informational text, literature analysis, and Common Core-aligned skills. ✅ What’s Included: Printable excerpt o
9th - 12th, Higher Education
English Language Arts, Informational Text, Literature
CCSS
RI.9-10.1
, RI.9-10.2
, RI.9-10.4
+11
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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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