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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 History Through Poetry & Song | Lyric Analysis Unit for ELA & History
Explore the intersection of poetry, music, and American history with this engaging song analysis unit. Designed for grades 8–12, this resource uses the TPCASTT poetry analysis method to help students interpret powerful lyrics as poetic texts, uncovering historical themes and emotional depth. Perfect for ELA, Social Studies, or Humanities classrooms, this unit pairs seamlessly with Vietnam War studies and The Things They Carried novel study by Tim O’Brien, offering students a multi-modal approach
6th - 12th
English Language Arts, Performing Arts, Social Studies
CCSS
RI.11-12.6
, CCRA.R.2
, CCRA.R.7
+2
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
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
Presidents' Day Activity: George Washington’s Farewell Address (No Prep!)
Teach U.S. History and Civics with this no-prep George Washington’s Farewell Address activity! Perfect for Presidents’ Day, government units, or historical analysis lessons, this resource helps students explore the dangers of political factions and the legacy of Washington’s leadership. This one- to two-day lesson includes: ✅ Excerpts from Washington’s Farewell Address focused on factions in government✅ Scaffolded reading and analysis questions✅ Answer key for easy grading✅ No-prep format—just
8th - 12th
Social Studies, U.S. History
CCSS
RH.6-8.1
, RH.6-8.2
, RH.6-8.4
+16
Freedom Riders Documentary Bundle | Civil Rights | Seminar & Critical Thinking
Engage students with critical thinking, Civil Rights history, and powerful writing prompts. Perfect for Black History Month, U.S. History units, or high school ELA classrooms. This Freedom Riders Documentary Bundle includes everything you need for meaningful discussion.This two-resource bundle features a documentary viewing guide and Socratic seminar questions designed to deepen student understanding of the Freedom Riders and the Civil Rights Movement. Ideal for grades 9–12, it encourages thou
9th - 12th
Black History, Criminal Justice - Law, English Language Arts
CCSS
SL.11-12.1b
, SL.11-12.1c
, SL.11-12.3
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
Bill of Rights Engagement Activity | Deepen Understanding of Amendments 1–10
Boost student engagement with this editable Bill of Rights activity—perfect for U.S. History, Civics, or Government classes! Designed for middle and high school learners, this post-lesson worksheet helps students connect personally with Amendments 1–10 through critical thinking and collaborative review. After teaching the Bill of Rights, this follow up activity engages students to think deeply and connect with their learning. Why teachers love this resource:✅ Flexible format: Use after teaching
7th - 12th
Government, Social Studies, U.S. History
CCSS
SL.11-12.1a
, RH.6-8.10
, RH.9-10.10
+2
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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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