NCERT English Class 9 forms the foundation of your language and literature education in the secondary school curriculum. This comprehensive resource covers all aspects of the Class 9 English syllabus, including chapter-wise explanations from Beehive textbook, critical analysis of poems, and detailed summaries from the Moments supplementary reader.
NCERT English Class 9: Beehive (Main Textbook)
Chapter 1: The Fun They Had
- The Fun They Had summary – futuristic education system
- Margie and Tommy character analysis
- Virtual schools vs traditional schooling comparison
- Important questions on mechanical teachers
Chapter 2: The Sound of Music
- The Sound of Music summary – Evelyn Glennie’s story
- Differently-abled musicians and their achievements
- Bismillah Khan’s shehnai journey analysis
- Character sketch of Evelyn Glennie and her challenges
Chapter 3: The Little Girl
- The Little Girl summary – Kezia’s relationship with father
- Father-daughter relationship character analysis
- Theme of fear and misunderstanding in The Little Girl
- Kezia’s character development and important questions
Chapter 4: A Truly Beautiful Mind
- Einstein biography summary and analysis
- Character sketch of young Einstein
- Important events in Einstein’s life – exam notes
- Scientific contributions and human qualities explanation
Chapter 5: The Snake and the Mirror
- The Snake and the Mirror summary and explanation
- Humor and irony analysis in the doctor’s narrative
- Character sketch of the homoeopathic doctor
- Important questions on vanity and self-reflection
Chapter 6: My Childhood
- APJ Abdul Kalam’s childhood summary and analysis
- Religious harmony themes in My Childhood
- Character sketch of Abdul Kalam as a young boy
- Rameswaram setting and important questions
Chapter 7: Packing
- Packing summary – Jerome K Jerome’s humorous narrative
- Character analysis of George, Harris and Jerome
- British humor techniques and literary devices
- Important questions on friendship and travel experiences
Chapter 8: Reach for the Top
- Santosh Yadav mountaineer biography summary
- Maria Sharapova tennis journey analysis
- Female achievers character sketch and comparison
- Important themes of determination and breaking stereotypes
Chapter 9: The Bond of Love
- The Bond of Love summary and explanation
- Human-animal relationship analysis and theme
- Character sketch of the author’s wife and Bruno
- Important questions on wildlife conservation and attachment
Chapter 10: Kathmandu
- Kathmandu travelogue summary by Vikram Seth
- Sacred places description and analysis
- Literary devices in setting description – Pashupatinath and Baudhnath Stupa
- Important questions on travelogue writing techniques
Chapter 11: If I Were You
- If I Were You play summary and explanation
- Character sketch of Gerrard and the intruder
- Plot analysis of Douglas James’ dramatic play
- Important dialogue analysis and question answers
Beehive (Poems): NCERT English Class 9
Poem 1: The Road Not Taken
- Robert Frost’s The Road Not Taken summary and analysis
- Symbolism of two roads – literary device explanation
- Poem message about life choices and consequences
- Important questions and central theme analysis
Poem 2: Wind
- Subramania Bharati’s Wind poem summary
- Wind symbolism and personification analysis
- Literary devices in Wind poem – detailed explanation
- Important questions on strength against adversity theme
Poem 3: Rain on the Roof
- Rain on the Roof poem summary and meaning
- Nostalgic memories theme analysis
- Coates Kinney’s use of onomatopoeia and rhythm
- Important questions on poetic devices and emotions
Poem 4: The Lake Isle of Innisfree
- W.B. Yeats’ Lake Isle of Innisfree summary
- Nature imagery and escapism theme analysis
- Poetic devices and rhyme scheme explanation
- Important questions on urban-rural contrast
Poem 5: A Legend of the Northland
- A Legend of the Northland summary and moral lesson
- Character analysis of the old lady and Saint Peter
- Narrative poetry techniques and structure
- Important questions on folklore elements
Poem 6: No Men Are Foreign
- No Men Are Foreign poem summary and theme
- James Kirkup’s anti-war message analysis
- Universal brotherhood theme explanation
- Important questions on humanity and prejudice
Poem 7: The Duck and the Kangaroo
- Edward Lear’s Duck and the Kangaroo summary
- Nonsense poetry elements and techniques
- Character analysis of the Duck and Kangaroo
- Important questions on friendship and adventure themes
Poem 8: On Killing a Tree
- Gieve Patel’s On Killing a Tree summary
- Environmental message and symbolism analysis
- Poetic devices and imagery explanation
- Important questions on conservation theme
Poem 9: The Snake Trying
- The Snake Trying poem summary
- W.W.E. Ross’ nature conservation message
- Literary devices and imagery analysis
- Important questions on human-animal conflict
NCERT Class 9 English: Moments (Supplementary Reader)
Chapter 1: The Lost Child
- The Lost Child summary by Mulk Raj Anand
- Character analysis of the lost boy at the fair
- Theme of parental bond and materialism
- Important questions on childhood desires and fears
Chapter 2: The Adventures of Toto
- The Adventures of Toto summary by Ruskin Bond
- Character sketch of Grandfather and Toto
- Humor techniques and narrative style analysis
- Important questions on pet-keeping challenges
Chapter 3: Iswaran the Storyteller
- Iswaran the Storyteller summary and explanation
- Character analysis of Iswaran and Mahendra
- Storytelling techniques and exaggeration devices
- Important questions on narrative elements
Chapter 4: In the Kingdom of Fools
- In the Kingdom of Fools summary by A.K. Ramanujan
- Character analysis of the guru and disciple
- Satire and irony elements in the folktale
- Important questions on wisdom versus foolishness
Chapter 5: The Happy Prince
- Oscar Wilde’s The Happy Prince summary
- Character sketch of the Prince and the Swallow
- Theme analysis of sacrifice and compassion
- Important questions on social inequality criticism
Chapter 6: Weathering the Storm in Ersama
- Weathering the Storm in Ersama summary
- Character analysis of Prashant and his leadership
- Theme of disaster management and community service
- Important questions on resilience and survival
Chapter 7: The Last Leaf
- O. Henry’s The Last Leaf summary and analysis
- Character sketch of Johnsy, Sue and Behrman
- Symbolism of the last leaf – literary device explanation
- Important questions on sacrifice and hope themes
Chapter 8: A House is Not a Home
- A House is Not a Home summary and analysis
- Character development of the narrator
- Theme of loss, adjustment and rebuilding
- Important questions on belonging and identity
Chapter 9: The Accidental Tourist
- The Accidental Tourist summary by Bill Bryson
- Character analysis of the clumsy traveler
- Humor techniques and narrative style explanation
- Important questions on travel mishaps and observations
Chapter 10: The Beggar
- Anton Chekhov’s The Beggar summary
- Character transformation of Lushkoff
- Themes of deception and rehabilitation analysis
- Important questions on social reform and redemption
NCERT Class 9 English Grammar and Writing Skills
Section 1: Reading Comprehension
- Unseen passage strategies and techniques
- Factual and discursive passage question types
- Main idea and supporting details identification
- Inference skills and practice exercises
Section 2: Writing Skills
- Descriptive paragraph writing format and examples
- Diary entry writing techniques and samples
- Message writing format for Class 9 exams
- Informal letter writing rules and practice questions
Section 3: Grammar
- Tenses chart and usage rules for Class 9
- Subject-verb agreement exercises and examples
- Parts of speech identification practice
- Modal verbs usage and exercises for exams
Section 4: Integrated Grammar
- Editing exercises with solutions for Class 9
- Gap filling practice questions for exams
- Sentence rearrangement techniques and examples
- Reported speech transformation rules and practice
Section 5: Literature-Based Writing
- Character sketch writing format with examples
- Theme analysis techniques for Class 9 literature
- CBSE exam question pattern for literature
- Critical appreciation steps with practice examples