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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
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
Lord of the Flies Literature Unit | Activities, Character Analysis, and Writing!
Lord of the Flies Unit Plans | ELA Literature Activities | Middle & High School English Includes writing prompts, discussion questions, visual learning, and drawing activities. Perfect for meeting your state standards, test prep, homeschool, and differentiated instruction. This 5-week novel study guides students through reading, analyzing, and responding to Golding’s classic. With short constructed response writing, deep discussion, and creative tasks, students build critical thinking and l
7th - 12th
English Language Arts, Literature, Writing
CCSS
RL.8.1
, RL.8.2
, RL.9-10.1
+8
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
Argumentative Writing Unit: Cell Phones & Teen Brain Impact | Grades 7–12 ELA
Perfect Back to School Argument Writing Resource for Grades 7–12 ELA! Explore the impact of Cell Phones on the Teen Brain with editable, standards-aligned lessons. Includes digital tools, scaffolded supports, and real-world relevance to spark student engagement.Help students tackle a compelling question: “Should cell phone use be limited for minors, given its effect on the developing brain?”Through structured analysis, guided writing supports, and thought-provoking texts, students learn to ta
7th - 12th
English Language Arts, Writing, Writing-Essays
CCSS
CCRA.W.1
, CCRA.W.4
, CCRA.W.5
+2
Frankenstein COMPLETE NOVEL UNIT | Frankenstein writing responses, reading guide
Is this your first time reading and teaching Frankenstein? Do not fear! This is a wonderful book and the perfect time to capitalize on the movie! Frankenstein activity, writing, speaking & listening is all covered in this Frankenstein Novel Study | Critical Thinking, Literary Analysis & Writing Activities for Grades 7–12. Engage your secondary ELA students with this comprehensive Frankenstein unit packed with literary analysis, theme exploration, and argumentative writing prompts. Designed
7th - 12th
English Language Arts, Literature, Writing-Essays
CCSS
RL.7.1
, RL.7.2
, RL.8.1
+21
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
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
+1
Hamlet Full Unit for the FIRST TIME TEACHER! Fun for students!
Struggling to make Hamlet engaging for high school students? These interactive Hamlet activities boost comprehension, spark discussion, and make Shakespeare unforgettable. Perfect for ELA classrooms seeking creative, standards-aligned literature resources. This Hamlet teaching toolkit includes: Character Map Art Activity – Helps students visualize and retain key charactersAct-by-Act Plot Mapping – Builds comprehension through structured analysisSoliloquy Memorization Challenge – Deepens understa
8th - 12th
English Language Arts, Literature, Poetry
CCSS
RL.8.2
, RL.8.3
, RL.8.10
+25
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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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