CBSE Class 9 Sample Papers, Syllabus, Test Papers & NCERT Solutions

Notes For All Chapters English Moments Class 9 Written by: Anton Chekhov About the Story The story is about a beggar named Lushkoff and his transformation from a drunken liar into a respectable working man. It shows how kindness, sympathy, and honest work can change a person’s life. Two people – Sergei, an advocate, and […]

Notes For All Chapters English Moments Class 9 Author’s forgetfulness The author finds that living in the real world is the most outstanding. Other people do things without any difficulty. But it is not so for him. A number of times he could not find the lavatory in a cinema. He also forgot his room […]

Notes For All Chapters English Moments Class 9 Written by: Zan Gaudioso Theme:The story shows the challenges of growing up and dealing with change, loss, and loneliness.It highlights how kindness, friendship, and love help us rebuild our lives and find happiness again. Summary The narrator, a high school freshman, felt awkward and lonely after joining […]

Notes For All Chapters English Moments Class 9 1. About the Chapter Title: The Last Leaf Author: O. Henry Type: Short story Theme: Hope, friendship, sacrifice, and the will to live 2. Summary / Introduction The story “The Last Leaf” is about two young artists, Sue and Johnsy, who live together in a small flat.When […]

Notes For All Chapters English Moments Class 9 1. About the Chapter Title: Weathering the Storm in Ersama Author: Harsh Mander Type: Real-life story Theme: Courage, leadership, and community support during a natural disaster. 2. Summary / Introduction This story is based on the true events of the super cyclone that hit Orissa in October […]

Notes For All Chapters English Moments Class 9 About the Story This story is a fairy tale written by Oscar Wilde. It shows how a prince who was happy in life becomes sad after death when he sees the suffering of poor people. It also highlights kindness, sacrifice, and the victory of goodness over selfishness. […]

Notes For All Chapters English Moments Class 9 About the Story This story is a Kannada folktale retold by A.K. Ramanujan. It shows how foolish rulers and people can cause trouble. It also highlights wisdom, intelligence, and the victory of common sense over foolishness. Main Characters The King – A foolish ruler who wants to […]

Notes For All Chapters English Moments Class 9 About the Story Written by: R.K. Laxman Theme: The story shows how storytelling can make ordinary events exciting. It also shows imagination, loyalty, and human fear of the unknown. It is about Mahendra, a supervisor, and his talkative cook Iswaran, who was a master storyteller. Main Characters […]

Notes For All Chapters English Moments Class 9 About the Story Written by: Ruskin Bond Theme: The story shows the naughty and funny behavior of a pet monkey named Toto. It highlights the trouble caused by his mischiefs and how keeping him as a pet became difficult for the family. Summary Grandfather bought Toto, a […]

Notes For All Chapters English Moments Class 9 About the Story Written by: Mulk Raj Anand Theme: The story shows the innocence of a child and the strong bond between parents and their child. It highlights how a child’s world revolves around his parents. When he loses them, everything else loses meaning. Summary It was […]

Notes For All Chapters English Beehive Class 9 About the Poem Title: A Slumber Did My Spirit Seal Poet: William Wordsworth This poem expresses the poet’s feelings after the death of a loved one. He describes how her death made him feel calm and detached from human fears. The poet imagines that she has now […]

Notes For All Chapters English Beehive Class 9 About the Poet William Wrightson Ross (June 14, 1894-August 26, 1966) was born in Peterborough, Ontario. He studied geophysics at the University of Toronto. He served with the Canadian Expeditionary’ Force in World War I as a private in the signal corps. Ross’s earliest works are written […]

Notes For All Chapters English Beehive Class 9 About the Poem Title: On Killing a Tree Poet: Gieve Patel Theme: The poem describes how difficult it is to kill a tree completely because it takes years to grow deep roots in the earth. The poet shows that a tree is a living being – strong […]

Notes For All Chapters English Beehive Class 9 About the Poet Edward Lear (May 12,1812—January 29, 1888) was an English artist, illustrator, musician, author and poet. He is best known for his literary nonsense in poetry and prose especially his limericks. He began his career as an artist at the age of 15. His father, […]

Notes For All Chapters English Beehive Class 9 Introduction We often think of some people as strange or other countries as foreign. We see others as different from “us” – they may be from another country or speak a different language. The poet reminds us that in many ways, all people are the same because […]

Notes For All Chapters English Beehive Class 9 Introduction This poem tells the story of an old lady who made Saint Peter angry because of her greed. It is a legend from the Northland, which is a cold place with few day hours and long winter nights. The poem is a ballad, meaning it is […]

Notes For All Chapters English Beehive Class 9 Introduction This famous poem shows the poet’s strong wish for the peace and calm of Innisfree. Innisfree is a place where the poet spent a lot of time as a boy. The poem is a lyric (a short poem that expresses personal feelings). The Poem: The Lake […]

Notes For All Chapters English Beehive Class 9 Introduction The poem talks about what happens when the sky gets covered with dark clouds and it starts to rain. It asks if you have ever heard the soft sound of rain falling on the roof (called patter). It wonders what thoughts come to your mind when […]

Notes For All Chapters English Beehive Class 9 1. About the Poem Poet: Subramania Bharati Translated by: A.K. Ramanujan Type: Inspirational and symbolic poem Tone: Serious but motivating Subject: The wind – symbol of power and strength 2. Central Idea The poem shows that the wind represents the difficulties and challenges of life. Weak people […]

Notes For All Chapters English Beehive Class 9 About the Story Author: Douglas James The story is set in a small, lonely cottage in Essex, England.It is a suspenseful one-act play about a clever playwright named Gerrard who lives alone.One day, a criminal intruder enters his house with a revolver.The intruder plans to kill Gerrard […]

Notes For All Chapters English Beehive Class 9 Author: Vikram Seth Source: An extract from his travel book “Heaven Lake” Introduction Vikram Seth describes his visit to Kathmandu, the capital of Nepal. He visits two famous temples – one Hindu and one Buddhist. The chapter captures the sights, sounds, and experiences of Kathmandu’s crowded streets […]

Notes For All Chapters English Beehive Class 9 The author gets a baby bear by chance ‘The Bond of Love’ is the story of love and friendship between a pet bear cub and the author’s wife. He got the bear cub for her by accident. Two years ago, they were passing through the sugarcane fields […]

Notes For All Chapters English Beehive Class 9 This chapter has two inspirational stories about two determined young women: Part I – Santosh Yadav Part II – Maria Sharapova Both stories show how hard work, willpower, and courage can help one reach great heights. Part I – Santosh Yadav About the Story Santosh Yadav is […]

Notes For All Chapters English Beehive Class 9 The narrator decides to pack Jerome, the narrator, felt pride on his packing. Three friends decided to go on a holiday. He offered to do packing. George and Harris, his friends, were impressed by that. They relaxed by lighting a cigar and pipe respectively that the narrator […]

Notes For All Chapters English Beehive Class 9 Author: Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam Source: Extract from Wings of Fire (Autobiography) About the Author Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam was a famous Indian scientist and the 11th President of India. He worked in the fields of space, defence, and nuclear technology. His life is an inspiration to […]

Notes For All Chapters English Beehive Class 9 Author: Vaikom Muhammad Basheer Translated by: V. Abdulla About the Story This is a humorous and thrilling story about a doctor, a snake, and a mirror.It shows the doctor’s vanity, foolishness, and fear, told in a funny and simple way. Setting (Place & Time) The story happens […]

Notes For All Chapters English Beehive Class 9 About the Chapter This chapter is a biographical story about Albert Einstein. It shows how a simple, curious boy grew up to become a world-famous genius and a kind human being. The title “A Truly Beautiful Mind” refers not just to Einstein’s intelligence but also to his […]

Notes For All Chapters English Beehive Class 9 Written by: Katherine Mansfield  About the Story This story is about a little girl named Kezia, who is initially afraid of her father. She finds him strict, cold, and harsh. But later, through an incident, she realizes that her father loves her deeply and works hard for […]

Notes For All Chapters English Beehive Class 9 This chapter is divided into two parts: Part I: Evelyn Glennie Listens to Sound Without Hearing It Part II: The Shehnai of Bismillah Khan PART I – Evelyn Glennie Listens to Sound Without Hearing It Written by: Deborah Cowley About the Story This part tells the inspiring […]

Notes For All Chapters English Beehive Class 9 About the Story Author: Isaac Asimov The story is set in the future (year 2157). It imagines a time when schools, teachers, and books as we know them no longer exist. Children learn at home with mechanical teachers and computer screens instead of real books and classrooms. […]

How I Taught My Grandmother To Read – Class 9 English | Literature Reader Chapter 1 Explanation A Dog Named Duke – Class 9 English | Literature Reader Chapter 2 Explanation The Man Who Knew Too Much – Class 9 English | Literature Reader Chapter 3 Explanation Keeping It From Harold – Class 9 English […]

The Road Not Taken [Poem] (हिन्दी में) – Class 9 English | Beehive Poem Chapter 1 Explanation “Wind” Poem – Class 9 – English Beehive Poem | Beehive Poems Chapter 2 Explanation Rain on The Roof – Class 9 – English Beehive Poem | Beehive Poems Chapter 3 Explanation The Lake Isle of Innisfree – […]

The Fun They Had (हिन्दी में) – Class 9 English | Beehive Chapter 1 Explanation The Sound of Music – Part 1 – Class 9 – English Beehive Chapter 2 “Evelyn Glennie ” Explanation The Sound of Music – Part 2 – Class 9 – English Beehive Chapter 2 “Evelyn Glennie ” Explanation The Little […]

The Lost Child (हिन्दी में) – Class 9 English | Moment Chapter 1 Explanation The Adventure of Toto (हिन्दी में) – Class 9 English | Moment Chapter 2 Explanation Iswaran The Story Teller (हिन्दी में) – Class 9 English | Moments Chapter 3 Explanation The Kingdom Of Fools (हिन्दी में) – Class 9 English | […]