Class 9 English Chapter wise Summary and Syllabus

Introduction: 

Welcome to the CBSE Class 9 English page! Here, you will find a detailed breakdown of the English syllabus and summary of each chapter for Class 9 as prescribed by the CBSE (Central Board of Secondary Education). This syllabus is designed to enhance your linguistic skills and comprehension abilities, with a focus on grammar, literature, and writing.

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Beehive (Prose)

1. The Fun They Had - Isaac Asimov
2. The Sound of Music I & II
3. The Little Girl - Katherine Mansfield
4. A Truly Beautiful Mind - Albert Einstein
5. The Snake and the Mirror - Vaikom Muhammad Basheer
6. My Childhood - A.P.J. Abdul Kalam
7. Packing - Jerome K. Jerome
8. Reach for the Top I & II
9. The Bond of Love - Kenneth Anderson
10. Kathmandu 

Beehive (Poetry)

1. The Road Not Taken - Robert Frost
2. Wind - Subramania Bharati (Translated by A.K. Ramanujan)
3. Rain on the Roof - Coates Kinney
4. The Lake Isle of Innisfree - W.B. Yeats
5. A Legend of the Northland - Phoebe Cary
6. No Men Are Foreign - James Kirkup
7. The Duck and the Kangaroo - Edward Lear
8. On Killing a Tree - Gieve Patel
9. The Snake Trying - W.W.E. Ross
10. A Slumber Did My Spirit Seal - William Wordsworth

Moments (Supplementary Reader)

1. The Lost Child - Mulk Raj Anand
2. The Adventure of Toto - Ruskin Bond
3. Iswaran the Storyteller - R.K. Laxman
4. In the Kingdom of Fools - A Kannada Folktale (Translated by A.K. Ramanujan)
5. The Happy Prince - Oscar Wilde
6. Weathering the Storm in Ersama - Harsh Mander
7. The Last Leaf - O. Henry
8. A House is Not a Home - Zan Gaudioso
9. The Accidental Tourist - Bill Bryson
10. The Beggar - Anton Chekhov

 

Syllabus Overview

The Class 9 English syllabus is divided into three main sections:

1. Reading Skills
2. Writing and Grammar
3. Literature

1. Reading Skills

• Unseen Passages: The syllabus includes reading comprehension passages that test your ability to understand and interpret unseen texts. These passages will help you develop the skill to analyze and evaluate content critically.

2. Writing and Grammar

• Writing:
  • Article Writing
  • Diary Entry
  • Story Writing
  • Descriptive Paragraph
  • Formal Letters (Letter to Editor, Complaint Letter, etc.)
  • Informal Letters (Friendly letters)
• Grammar:
  • Tenses
  • Modals
  • Subject-Verb Concord
  • Reported Speech
  • Determiners
  • Clauses
  • Prepositions

3. Literature

The literature component includes two textbooks: Beehive (Main Reader) and Moments (Supplementary Reader).

• Beehive (Main Reader)

  • Prose:
    • Chapter 1: The Fun They Had
    • Chapter 2: The Sound of Music
    • Chapter 3: The Little Girl
    • Chapter 4: A Truly Beautiful Mind
    • Chapter 5: The Snake and the Mirror
    • Chapter 6: My Childhood
    • Chapter 7: Packing
    • Chapter 8: Reach for the Top
    • Chapter 9: The Bond of Love
    • Chapter 10: Kathmandu
    • Chapter 11: If I Were You
  • Poetry:
    • Poem 1: The Road Not Taken
    • Poem 2: Wind
    • Poem 3: Rain on the Roof
    • Poem 4: The Lake Isle of Innisfree
    • Poem 5: A Legend of the Northland
    • Poem 6: No Men Are Foreign
    • Poem 7: The Duck and the Kangaroo
    • Poem 8: On Killing a Tree
    • Poem 9: The Snake Trying
    • Poem 10: A Slumber Did My Spirit Seal

• Moments (Supplementary Reader)

  • Chapter 1: The Lost Child
  • Chapter 2: The Adventure of Toto
  • Chapter 3: Iswaran the Storyteller
  • Chapter 4: In the Kingdom of Fools
  • Chapter 5: The Happy Prince
  • Chapter 6: Weathering the Storm in Ersama
  • Chapter 7: The Last Leaf
  • Chapter 8: A House is Not a Home
  • Chapter 9: The Accidental Tourist
  • Chapter 10: The Beggar

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Important Tips for Students

1. Regular Practice: Make sure to read, write, and practice grammar daily.
2. Literature Reading: Understand the themes and ideas behind each story and poem.
3. Writing Section: Practice writing essays, letters, and articles to improve your writing skills.
4. Revise Regularly: Go through the chapters multiple times to have a strong grasp of the content.