English (Compulsory) Class 9 Chapter 25: Stories, Narratives and Other Text Types

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• Class 9
• English (Compulsory)
• Unit 25
• Book pages Class 9 book U5, U6 pp 57-88, U9 (themes only)
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Chapter summary

After this unit you will be able to do these things. A story or narrative tells events in order. In Class 9 it supports Q6 (paragraph) and class tests; in Class 10 it is Q5 (100-125 words).

Topics in this chapter

• Write multiple paragraph essays/stories; multi-stanza poems or playscript using mechanics of correct writing.
• Write narratives to develop real or imagined experiences or events.
• Write informative/explanatory texts (reports, articles, speeches) to convey ideas clearly.
• Analyse biographies and autobiographies connected to different fields and professions.
• Read, view and analyse a variety of texts including interpersonal texts (letters, notices, emails).
• Write and critique the final draft after editing and proofreading; use topic sentences, hooks and lead-in sentences.
• Mixed topics

Sample questions

Try these questions from the chapter. The answers are for Premium students.

1. Write a good opening sentence for a story that begins on a stormy night. (1 marks)
2. What is the difference between a biography and an autobiography? (2 marks)
3. Write the ending sentence of a story with the moral 'Honesty is the best policy'. (1 marks)

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English (Compulsory) tests reading, writing, grammar and comprehension. Read a little every day, learn the formats of letters and essays, and practise unseen passages.