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Catcher in the Rye: Meaningful unit plans that work! + student samples

By Karns and Noble

This is my favorite way to start out the school year! (This unit can be done at any time of the year.) It is full of speaking, listening, reading, writing, and analyzing skills. Plus, included is a little art, which kids love. (The tree activity is

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Literature, Writing

Grades:

8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th

Types:

Handouts, Printables, Rubrics

CCSS:

W.9-10.3, W.9-10.3a, W.9-10.3b, W.9-10.9, CCRA.R.1, CCRA.R.2, CCRA.R.3, CCRA.R.9, CCRA.R.10, CCRA.W.2, CCRA.W.9...

$14.00

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Poetry Unit: Analyze Robert Frost poems, and then write your own! (Grades 6-12)

By Karns and Noble

3 poems to read. 3 poems to write. This is a unit I have used in middle school and high school. Feel free to adapt to the level and needs of your students. You will receive three Robert Frost poems and TPCASTT (analysis strategies for poetry)

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Poetry, Close Reading

Grades:

6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th

Types:

Activities, Handouts, Printables

CCSS:

CCRA.R.4, CCRA.R.5, CCRA.R.10, CCRA.W.10

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3 Argumentative Essay Prompts (Grades 6-11) with samples

By Karns and Noble

This bundle has three argumentative prompts for students to practice, practice, practice! These were originally designed for a 9th grade English class for struggling students. It therefore could be ideal for grades 6-11...and you can adapt them to

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Writing, Writing-Essays

Grades:

6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th

Types:

Handouts, Graphic Organizers, Lesson

CCSS:

W.9-10.1, W.9-10.1a, W.9-10.1b, W.9-10.1e, CCRA.W.1, CCRA.W.4

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Premise & Purpose (Unit Plans) using works of Public Advocacy in the ELA class.

By Karns and Noble

This is a full unit plan for mastering the skill of determining premises and purposes.The texts used are "What to the Slave is the 4th of July" by Frederick Douglass, "Aint I a Woman" by Sojourner Truth, and "Brown vs. Board of Education: Opinion of

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Reading Strategies, Informational Text

Grades:

9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th

Types:

PowerPoint Presentations, Worksheets, Assessment

CCSS:

RI.11-12.6, RI.11-12.8, RI.11-12.10

$12.00

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The Things They Carried, 4-5 week lesson plans and activities

By Karns and Noble

This is one of the best units of the year. Students love this book on the Vietnam war, as it is personal, honest, horrifying, and thrilling. Teachers will be provided with a student reading guide (you can set your own pacing and due dates), free

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Creative Writing, Literature

Grades:

9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th

Types:

PowerPoint Presentations, Worksheets, Printables

CCSS:

RL.11-12.2, W.11-12.3b

$12.00

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Google Drive™ folder

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SAT/PSAT & Grammar slideshows and quizzes

By Karns and Noble

5 months of slideshows covering the major concepts on the SAT/PSAT for English. Plus with each monthly slideshow will be a 10 question quiz (mostly in multiple choice--but some fill in the blank and choosing the correct word). This will ensure your

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Grammar, ELA Test Prep

Grades:

6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th

Types:

PowerPoint Presentations, Assessment, Excel Spreadsheets

CCSS:

CCRA.L.1, CCRA.L.2, CCRA.L.3, CCRA.L.4, CCRA.L.6

$8.00

$7.00

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American History Song Analysis (Literature through Songs)

By Karns and Noble

This is a one week unit plan for History or English teachers to use music to help students think deeply. They will understand how writers (poets or song writers) can use words paired with music to share their points of view on history, politics, and

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Social Studies - History, Arts & Music

Grades:

6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th

Types:

Worksheets, Handouts, Lesson

CCSS:

RI.11-12.6, CCRA.R.2, CCRA.R.7, RH.6-8.6, WHST.11-12.9

$5.00

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Argument writing: "Should mascots be changed if potentially offensive?"

By Karns and Noble

Should teams with potentially offensive mascots change their names to be more racially or culturally sensitive? This prompt really gets kids thinking, and often they are passionate about their original thought. This unit is a one to two week

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Writing, Writing-Essays

Grades:

6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th

Types:

Handouts, Graphic Organizers, Lesson

CCSS:

W.8.1, W.8.1a, W.8.1b, W.8.1e

$5.00

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Argument writing: "Should pro athletes be allowed to use steroids?" (Grades 6-9)

By Karns and Noble

This is the perfect introduction unit to argumentative writing for middle school or low level 9th grade classes. Lesson plans are included, with graphic organizers, models, and highlighted guides. Your students will be supported, and so will

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Writing, Writing-Essays

Grades:

6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th

Types:

Handouts, Printables, Lesson

CCSS:

W.8.1, W.8.1a, W.8.1b, W.8.1c, W.8.1e, CCRA.W.1

$5.00

Online Resource
Google Drive™ folder

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Argument Writing: "Does drinking soda cause violence in teens?" (Grades 6-9)

By Karns and Noble

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Writing, Writing-Essays

Grades:

6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th

Types:

Handouts, Printables, Lesson

CCSS:

W.7.1, W.7.1b, W.7.1c, W.7.1e, CCRA.W.1

$5.00

Online Resource
Google Drive™ folder

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SAT/PSAT Grammar Slideshow - 5 months of daily practice! + bonus worksheet

By Karns and Noble

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

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Grammar, ELA Test Prep

Grades:

6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th

Types:

PowerPoint Presentations, Worksheets

CCSS:

CCRA.L.1, CCRA.L.2, CCRA.L.4

$5.00

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Google Drive™ folder

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Warrants SLIDESHOW--simple and easy, so students will understand warrants!

By Karns and Noble

14 slides with a simple explanation of what warrants are, why they make an argument strong and show logical reasoning, and then 4 practice problems to discuss as a class. Photo credit: Warrant by Nick YoungsonCC BY-SA 3.0Pix4free

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Writing-Essays

Grades:

8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th

Types:

PowerPoint Presentations

CCSS:

W.9-10.1, W.11-12.1, CCRA.W.1

$3.00

Online Resource
Google Slides™

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SAT test last minute BLITZ activity! (for the new DIGITAL test!)

By Karns and Noble

The SAT is soon! How can you help your students prepare, last minute? This slideshow + student-handout activity is meant for high school students who are gearing up for the SAT test. The slideshow covers the format of the SAT Digital test (and

Subjects:

English Language Arts, ELA Test Prep

Grades:

10^th, 11^th, 12^th

Types:

PowerPoint Presentations, Handouts, Printables

$4.00

Online Resource
Google Drive™ folder

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Analyze Poetry: Robert Frost TPCASTT plans for grades (8-12)

By Karns and Noble

Help students discover Robert Frost's famous poems "Birches" and "Mending Wall" through an introduction slideshow, and then the TPCASTT poetry analysis activity. Each poem is included to print for students, with a TPCASTT analysis for each poem,

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Literature, Poetry

Grades:

8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th, Higher Education

Types:

Handouts, Graphic Organizers, Lesson

CCSS:

RL.9-10.1, RL.9-10.2, RL.9-10.4

$5.00

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Google Drive™ folder

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The Help, by Kathryn Stockett: Socratic Seminar/deep thinking questions

By Karns and Noble

This is a one page handout (front and back) ready to print and go! It can be used for Socratic Seminar questions, or for the end of novel deeper thinking questions. 8 questions total, with one bonus question.

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Literature, Reading Strategies

Grades:

8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th

Types:

Worksheets, Handouts, Printables

CCSS:

RL.8.9, RL.9-10.3, RL.9-10.5, RL.9-10.6, RL.11-12.3, RL.11-12.5, RL.11-12.10

$3.00

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Google Docs™

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Freedom Riders (documentary): Socratic Seminar/deep thinking questions

By Karns and Noble

This is a one-page (front and back) worksheet ready to print! It has 8 questions perfect for a Socratic Seminar or just an assignment for thinking deeply and responding after or while watching the PBS documentary Freedom Riders, produced by Stanley

Subjects:

Social Studies - History, U.S. History, Criminal Justice - Law

Grades:

7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th

Types:

Handouts, Printables, Movie Guides

$3.00

Online Resource
Google Docs™

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March (Graphic Novel) by John Lewis: Socratic Seminar/deep thinking questions

By Karns and Noble

Based on the graphic novel March, by John Lewis, you will receive a front and back worksheet that could be used for Socratic Seminar questions or just as an end of novel deep thinking questions activity. All eight questions allow students to

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Visual Arts, Graphic Arts

Grades:

6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th

Types:

Worksheets, Handouts, Printables

CCSS:

SL.6.1, SL.6.1a, SL.7.1, SL.7.1a, SL.8.1, SL.8.1a, SL.9-10.1, SL.9-10.1a, SL.9-10.1c, SL.11-12.1, SL.11-12.1a...

$3.00

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Google Docs™

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Premises: "What to the Slave is the Fourth of July?" by Frederick Douglass

By Karns and Noble

This is a wonderful lesson on dissecting this powerful speech to find the premises and conclusions from Frederick Douglass. You will not receive the speech itself. You will provide that from a textbook or online. This lesson contains a slideshow

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Informational Text, Close Reading

Grades:

9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th

Types:

PowerPoint Presentations, Worksheets, Printables

CCSS:

RI.11-12.8, RI.11-12.9

$3.00

Online Resource
Google Drive™ folder

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Conducting trustworthy research--SLIDESHOW

By Karns and Noble

This slideshow is a gamechanger! It establishes a tone in the classroom before any research project or paper to remind students of their responsibility to examine and decipher quality and trustworthy information versus much of the unsupported

Subjects:

Computer Science - Technology, Critical Thinking, For All Subjects

Grades:

7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th

Types:

PowerPoint Presentations

CCSS:

CCRA.W.7, CCRA.W.8

$3.00

Online Resource
Google Slides™

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Introducing AI in the English classroom: Focus on research paper (Grades 6-12)

By Karns and Noble

*This is a multi-day argumentative research paper plan meant for high school English, but you can adjust the expectations for grades 6-8, too. Are you tired of threatening students not to use AI (Artificial Intelligence) when writing essays? I

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Writing, Writing-Essays

Grades:

6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th

Types:

Research, Activities, Printables

CCSS:

W.11-12.1, W.11-12.1a, W.11-12.1b, W.11-12.1d, W.11-12.1e, W.11-12.7, W.11-12.8, W.11-12.10

$3.00

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TEACHING EXPERIENCE

Rachel Karns has 15 years of experience in 9-12 ELA classrooms. She has taught at-risk students, below grade level students, high achieving (honors) students, and the general education levels. I have experienced it all--and love it all! Christine Noble has 13 years of experience teaching basic classes, general education classes, and AP Literature grade 12. She has experience teaching grades 9-12, as well as a college remediation course.

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MY OWN EDUCATIONAL HISTORY

We have been distinguished teachers for a combined 28 years. Now, we are business partners and run an education consulting company: Karns & Noble LLC. We would love to come work with your English department anywhere in the U.S. and you and your staffs to be the best teachers you can be! Contact us through www.karnsandnoble.com

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We are teaching partners, great friends, and completely dedicated our own families and our secondary children, our students. We are passionate about quality education and supporting teachers. We know what it's like in the classroom, and are here to support you!