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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: Last-Minute Review PowerPoint + Student Handout | Editable
Digital SAT Prep Blitz is your go-to last-minute SAT review for high school students! This editable slideshow + student handout is perfect for building confidence and test-readiness before the new Digital SAT exam. Designed for flexibility, this resource can be used: A month, a week, or even the day before the test In class or assigned independently on learning platforms⏱️ In just 30–40 minutes for a fast, focused prep sessionStudents will: Understand the Digital SAT formatPractice sample
9th - 12th
ELA Test Prep, English Language Arts
Trustworthy Research Skills Slideshow | Source Credibility & Critical Thinking
Teach Source Credibility & Critical Thinking with this Research Skills Slideshow! Perfect for middle and high school classrooms, this engaging 31-slide presentation helps students identify trustworthy sources, evaluate evidence, and think critically before any research project or paper. What’s Included:✅ 31 editable Google Slides for flexible pacingBuilt-in discussion prompts to spark classroom dialogueClear examples of credible vs. unreliable sourcesAligned with CCSS standards for research an
6th - 12th
Computer Science - Technology, For All Subjects
CCSS
CCRA.W.7
, CCRA.W.8
Argument Writing Made Easy: Warrants Explained + Practice Slides for Grades 8–12
Boost argument writing skills with this ready-to-use slideshow on warrants and logical reasoning! Perfect for high school ELA, this resource makes teaching claims, evidence, and warrants simple and effective.This 14-slide presentation breaks down what warrants are, why they matter in persuasive writing, and how they strengthen student arguments. Includes built-in practice and class discussion prompts to reinforce learning. ✅ What’s Included: 10 slides explaining claims, evidence, and warrants wi
8th - 12th
English Language Arts, Writing-Essays
CCSS
W.9-10.1
, W.11-12.1
, CCRA.W.1
SAT Grammar Vertical Alignment Map (Grades 7–12) | Editable (ELA Test Prep)
Boost SAT scores with this editable ELA test prep resource! This SAT Grammar Vertical Alignment Map for Grades 7–12 is a must-have for English teachers seeking curriculum clarity and student success. Designed in Google Sheets, it’s perfect for planning grammar instruction across middle and high school. This trusted map was developed using insights from retired SAT exams and departmental collaboration. It includes grade-level tabs (grades 7-12) covering: Parts of SpeechSentence StructurePunctu
7th - 12th
ELA Test Prep, English Language Arts, Grammar
CCSS
CCRA.L.1
, CCRA.L.2
, CCRA.L.4
Close Reading & Rhetorical Reasoning: “What to the Slave Is the Fourth of July?”
Teach rhetorical reasoning and close reading with this powerful Frederick Douglass speech lesson! Perfect for high school ELA, this resource guides students through analyzing premises and conclusions in “What to the Slave Is the Fourth of July?”—a foundational U.S. text aligned to CCSS RI.11-12.8 and RI.11-12.9. What’s Included:A clear, student-friendly slideshow explaining premises and conclusionsAnnotation guide to support close reading of the speechGuided practice with teacher supportIndep
9th - 12th
Close Reading, English Language Arts, Informational Text
CCSS
RI.11-12.8
, RI.11-12.9
Poetry Line Discussions: Engage Teens in Meaningful Literary Conversations
Boost speaking and listening skills with this engaging poetry speed dating activity! Perfect for secondary ELA classrooms, this interactive lesson gets teens talking about poetry, emotions, and real-life experiences—all while practicing essential communication standards. What’s Included:A ready-to-use Google Slides presentation with 10+ discussion promptsClear teacher directions for setting up the classroom formatOne-minute timed partner rotations to maximize student engagementA powerful spoke
9th - 12th
English Language Arts, Poetry, Reading
CCSS
SL.9-10.1c
, SL.9-10.1d
, CCRA.SL.1
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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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