English as a language is imperative to the lives of students both academically and otherwise. The basics have been laid out by this stage in the students' academic careers. The syllabus for Class IX explores more of the intricacies of the language - grammar, and usage, as well as indulges the students in thought-provoking literary pieces. They are taken to the higher levels of English as a language and a subject to be studied.
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Reading
Question based on the following kinds of unseen passages to assess inference, evaluation, vocabulary, analysis and interpretation:
Writing
Grammar
Moments
Beehive Prose
Poems
Reading
Question based on the following kinds of unseen passages to assess inference, evaluation, vocabulary, analysis and interpretation:
Writing
Grammar
Literature
Questions based on extracts / texts to assess interpretation, inference, extrapolation beyond the text and across the texts.
Moments
Beehive Prose
Poems
SECTION | WEIGHTAGE IN MARKS |
---|---|
READING | 10 |
WRITING & GRAMMAR | 10 |
LITERATURE | 20 |
TOTAL | 40 |
INTERNAL ASSESSMENT | 10 |
GRAND TOTAL | 50 |
Objectives
The general objectives at this stage are:
At the end of this stage learners will be able to do the following:
ALS must be seen as an integrated component of all four language skills rather than a compartment of two. Suggested activities, therefore, take into consideration an integration of the four language skills but during assessment, emphasis will be given to speaking and listening, since reading and writing are already being assessed in the written exam. Listening Skills: The focus is to use the assessment of Listening Skills for improving learners’ competency to listen for basic interpersonal, instructional and academic purposes. A number of sub-skills need to be developed in the everyday classroom transaction. Given below are some of the sub-skills of listening which need to be assessed for the Internal Assessment component of Listening:
Hence, the assessment items being prepared by subject teachers must assess the above.
Speaking Skills: Assessment of speaking skills must be made an important component of the overall assessment, using this assessment as learning.
Please refer to the Circular no. Acad-33/2020 dated 14th May 2020 at the http://cbseacademic.nic.in/web_material/Circulars/2020/33_Circular_2020.pdf for details
Interaction | 1. Contributions are mainly unrelated to those of other speakers· Shows hardly any initiative in the development of conversation· Very limited interaction | 2. Contributions are often unrelated to those of the other speaker. Generally passive in the development of conversation | 3. Develops interaction adequately, makes however minimal effort to initiate conversation· Needs constant prompting to take turns | 4. Interaction is adequately initiated and develop· Can take turn but needs little prompting | 5. Can initiate & logically develop simple conversation on familiar topics· Can take turns appropriately |
Pronunciation | 1. Insufficient accuracy in pronunciation; many grammatical errors· Communication is severely affected | 2. Frequently unintelligible articulation. Frequent phonological errors· Major communication problems | 3. Largely correct pronunciation & clear articulation except occasional errors· Some expressions cause stress without compromising with understanding of spoken discourse. | 4. Mostly correct pronunciation & clear articulation. Can be clearly understood most of the time; very few phonological errors | 5. Can pronounce correctly & articulate clearly. Is always comprehensible; uses appropriate intonation |
Fluency Coherence & | 1. Noticeably/ long pauses; rate of Speech is slow· Frequent repetition and/or self- correction· Links only basic sentences; breakdown of coherence evident | 2. Usually fluent; produces simple speech fluently, but loses coherence in complex communication· Often hesitates and/or resorts to slow speech· Topics partly developed; not always concluded logically. Demonstrates almost no flexibility, and mostly struggles for appropriate words· Uses very basic vocabulary to express view- points. | 3. Is willing to speak at length, however repetition is noticeable· Hesitates and/or self corrects; occasionally loses coherence· Topics mainly developed, but usually not logically concluded Communicates with limited flexibility and appropriacy on some of the topics· Complex forms and sentence structures are rare; exhibits limited vocabulary to express new ideas | 4. Speaks without noticeable effort, with a little repetition·Demonstrates hesitation to find words or use correct grammatical structures and/or self- correction· Topics not fully developed to merit Can express with some flexibility and appropriacy on most of the topics· Demonstrates ability to use complex forms and sentence structures most of the time; expresses with adequate vocabulary | 5. Speaks fluently almost with no repetition & minimal hesitation· Develops topic fully & coherently Can express with some flexibility and appropriacy on a variety of topics such as family, hobbies, work, travel and current events· Frequently uses complex forms and sentence structures; has enough vocabulary to express himself/herself |
There are 25 chapters in the CBSE Class 9 syllabus for English.
You can get the free PDF for CBSE Syllabus Class 9 English on the website of Orchids International School.
To prepare for the Class 9 English exam effectively, learn the key concepts given in the syllabus. Additionally, practice each question given in the textbook and revise the topics thoroughly.
Some of the good resources for studying Class 9 English are NCERT textbooks, worksheets, and practice materials from some reputed schools like the Orchids International School.
The concepts covered in the CBSE Class 9 syllabus are very basic which helps students to understand the fundamentals and lay a solid foundation for higher classes.
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