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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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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
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
The Alchemist Novel Study | Theme, Hero’s Journey, and Literary Analysis for ELA
Engage high school students with this complete novel study for The Alchemist featuring theme analysis, Hero’s Journey mapping, and essential literary terms. Perfect for ELA teachers seeking ready-to-use lesson plans, worksheets, and assessments aligned to Common Core standards. Students will explore personal legend, symbolism, and thematic development while practicing critical thinking and writing skills. Students will be able to write an optional literary analysis essay at the end of the unit
9th - 12th
English Language Arts, Literature, Writing-Essays
CCSS
RL.9-10.1
, RL.9-10.2
, RL.9-10.3
The Things They Carried – 4-5 Week ELA Unit Plan | High School Resource
Engage your high school students with this powerful, standards-aligned unit on The Things They Carried by Tim O’Brien. Designed for grades 9–12, this comprehensive 4–5 week unit blends literary analysis, creative writing, and critical thinking to explore themes of war, memory, and identity. ✅ What’s Included: Editable Student Reading Guide (customizable pacing & due dates) Free Video Suggestions to deepen understanding Vocabulary Slideshows + Study Sheets Interactive Bingo Game for review✉️ Le
9th - 12th
Creative Writing, English Language Arts, Literature
CCSS
RL.11-12.2
, W.11-12.3b
Fahrenheit 451 ELA Bundle | Symbolism, Analysis, Quizzes & Essay Prompts
Engage your high school students with this complete Fahrenheit 451 literature unit! Packed with editable lessons, reading quizzes, essay prompts, and Common Core-aligned activities, this resource is perfect for grades 9–12 ELA teachers seeking rigorous, ready-to-use materials. This comprehensive bundle includes:Editable lesson plans for flexible instructionGraphic organizers for symbolism and character analysisVocabulary and spelling activities with end-of-unit quizReading accountability qui
7th - 12th
English Language Arts, Literature, Writing-Essays
CCSS
RL.7.1
, RL.7.2
, RL.7.3
+33
Elie Wiesel’s Night: Full Literature Unit with Lesson Plans & Student Activities
Teach Night by Elie Wiesel with this complete literature unit packed with worksheets, writing prompts, and discussion questions. Designed for middle and high school ELA, this resource builds literary analysis, writing skills, and student engagement over 3–4 weeks. This unit includes:Daily lesson plans with flexible pacingChapter-by-chapter discussion questionsWriting assignments with a slideshow for structure supportVideo suggestions for deeper context and engagementPrintable worksheets for clas
7th - 12th
English Language Arts, Literature, Writing-Essays
CCSS
RL.7.1
, RL.7.6
, RL.7.10
+33
Gettysburg Address Rhetoric Analysis: Slides, Video Links & Worksheet w/Answers
Unlock the power of rhetoric with this Gettysburg Address ELA & history resource! Engaging Slideshows, Video Links, Worksheet & Answer Key for Grades 9–12 this resource is perfect for speech analysis, literary analysis, and a deeper understanding of how the rhetoric of this speech changed the trajectory of the Civil War. No prep needed! Your students will explore Abraham Lincoln’s masterful use of rhetorical devices in one of the most iconic speeches in American history. This ready-to-use unit
9th - 12th
English Language Arts, Informational Text, Literature
CCSS
RI.11-12.1
, RI.11-12.2
, RI.11-12.3
+5
Civil Rights Speech Analysis | Premise, Purpose & Argument | HS ELA Unit
Teach Civil Rights, Rhetoric, and Critical Thinking with this High School ELA Unit! Empower students to analyze premise, purpose, and argument in powerful historical speeches using high-interest texts and engaging activities designed for grades 9–12. What’s Included:Introductory slideshow on identifying premises and conclusionsPractice worksheet for premise-to-conclusion analysis2 formative practice sheets using:Frederick Douglass’s What to the Slave Is the Fourth of July?Sojourner Truth’s
9th - 12th
English Language Arts, Informational Text, Reading Strategies
CCSS
RI.11-12.6
, RI.11-12.8
, RI.11-12.10
Parallel Structure Slideshow + Worksheets | Grammar Practice with Answer Keys
Boost student writing skills with this ready-to-use parallel structure lesson! Designed for middle and high school ELA, this resource includes a visually engaging slideshow and two grammar worksheets—complete with answer keys—to help students master parallelism in thesis statements, claims, and sentence fluency. What’s Included:✅ Editable slideshow introducing parallel structure with examples✅ Two practice worksheets targeting sentence-level parallelism✅ Answer keys for easy grading or student s
6th - 12th
English Language Arts, Grammar, Writing
CCSS
W.9-10.1a
, W.9-10.1d
, L.8.1
+3
3 Argument Essay Prompts with Argumentative Writing Graphic Organizers
Boost Argumentative Writing Skills with Engaging Prompts & Scaffolds for Grades 6–11! This standards-aligned ELA bundle includes three high-interest argumentative essay prompts designed to build critical thinking, source analysis, and persuasive writing skills. Perfect for middle and high school classrooms, these argument writing activities are perfect for your middle or high school English Language Arts classes or for classes with struggling writers or reluctant learners. Argumentative Writi
6th - 11th
English Language Arts, Writing, Writing-Essays
CCSS
W.9-10.1
, W.9-10.1a
, W.9-10.1b
+3
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
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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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