India · CBSE Learning Outcomes
Class 9 English
This curriculum focuses on developing advanced literacy through the study of diverse literary genres and functional writing. Students engage in critical analysis of prose and poetry while mastering formal communication skills required for academic success.
Futures and Memories
Students explore the intersection of technology and education through speculative fiction and personal reminiscence.
Analyzing Isaac Asimov's vision of future education and contrasting it with contemporary schooling systems.
Examining how poets use sensory imagery to evoke a sense of place and past experiences.
Developing the ability to craft vivid settings and relatable characters in short stories.
Bonds of Resilience
An investigation into human and animal relationships and the strength found in adversity.
Exploring themes of companionship and responsibility through stories of domestic and wild animals.
Biographical accounts of individuals who navigated disability or physical barriers to achieve greatness.
Mastering the conventions of formal correspondence for complaints, inquiries, and requests.
The Power of Choice
Analyzing literature that deals with decision-making, crossroads, and the consequences of actions.
A deep dive into metaphorical language and the complexity of life choices in poetry.
Studying one-act plays to understand dialogue, stage directions, and character motivation.
Practicing the art of writing from a first-person perspective to capture internal thoughts.
Legends and Lore
Exploring cultural heritage through myths, legends, and the oral tradition of storytelling.
Examining the structure and purpose of legends in preserving cultural values.
Focusing on spatial organization and the use of adjectives to describe people and places.
Developing active listening skills through the analysis of oral narratives and podcasts.
Social Reflections
Using literature as a mirror to examine social issues, poverty, and class distinctions.
Analyzing Oscar Wilde's use of symbolism to critique Victorian social structures.
Constructing original stories based on visual and verbal cues regarding social themes.
Understanding the grammatical and stylistic implications of voice in different writing contexts.
The Spirit of Adventure
Exploring travelogues and accounts of exploration that broaden our understanding of the world.
Analyzing travel writing that combines personal observation with cultural commentary.
Distinguishing between objective reporting and subjective interpretation in non-fiction texts.
Synthesizing information to write coherent and persuasive articles for school magazines.