“How I Taught My Grandmother to Read” by Sudha Murty tells the story of a grandmother who cannot read but loves a serial story her granddaughter reads to her. When she feels helpless without reading it herself, she decides to learn the alphabet at the age of sixty-two. With determination and her granddaughter’s help, she learns to read and becomes independent.
Kaveri Class 9 English CBSE
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Kaveri Class 9 English CBSE is a wonderful collection of prose and poems. Here is a complete list.
Unit 1
This unit focuses on the importance of education and lifelong learning. Through the story of a grandmother who learns to read, it shows determination and respect for knowledge. The poem highlights love for the country and pride in one’s land. Together, they inspire learners to value education and cultural roots.
Unit 2
This unit talks about dignity of labour and respect for all professions. The Pot Maker shows the skill and dedication of a craftsman, while the poem celebrates different vocations. It teaches that every job has value and deserves respect in society.
- The Pot Maker
- Gifts of Grace: Honouring Our Vocations
Unit 3
This unit deals with change and growth in society and environment. The prose explains how changes affect people’s lives, while the poem connects humans with nature and soil. It encourages students to accept change and stay connected to nature.
- Winds of Change
- Canvas of Soil
Unit 4
This unit explores emotions, family bonds, and memories. The prose discusses modern influences like media, while the poem reflects deep feelings about a mother. It highlights love, care, and emotional connections in human life.
- Vitamin-M
- I Cannot Remember My Mother
Unit 5
This unit inspires students to dream big and overcome challenges. It presents stories of determination, success, and courage. The poem shows how strong willpower can help achieve great goals despite difficulties.
- The World of Limitless Possibilities
- Nine Gold Medals
Unit 6
This unit is about music and its power to connect people. Both the prose and poem show how music brings joy, friendship, and emotional healing. It emphasizes the universal language of music.
- Twin Melodies
- A Friend Found in Music
Unit 7
This unit focuses on the importance of words and communication. It explains how language shapes thoughts and relationships. The poem highlights the power and beauty of words in expressing ideas.
- Carrier of Words
- Words
Unit 8
This unit motivates students to follow their dreams and believe in themselves. It shows that confidence, hard work, and positivity lead to success. The poem reinforces self-belief and determination.
- Follow That Dream
- Believe in Yourself
Writing Tasks
Kaveri Class 9 English CBSE also includes a wide range of writing tasks.
- Letter to the Editor (formal writing)
- Descriptive Writing (garden description, colours, details)
- Reflective Writing (skills, passion, self-analysis)
- Paragraph writing
- Creative writing
- Report / project-based writing
- Presentation-based writing
- Expression-based tasks (opinions, reflections)
Grammar
Grammar is not separate chapters — it is taught inside lessons:
- Present Perfect Tense
- Collocations (word combinations)
- Fixed expressions / binomials
- Vocabulary usage in context
Chapter-based Activities
- Reflect and Respond
- Reading for Meaning
- Check Your Understanding
- Critical Reflection
- Vocabulary and Structures in Context
- Speaking Activity
- Listen and Respond
- Writing Task
- Learning Beyond the Text
Chapter 1
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How I Taught My Grandmother to Read - Summary -
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Get Ready to Class 9 Kaveri
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SWT Task 1 -
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Task 1, Chapter 1
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CYU 1, Chapter 1
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CYU 2, Chapter 1
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Task 3, Chapter 1
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Critical Reflection 1
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Critical Reflection 2
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Answer the Following Questions
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Vocabulary and Structures
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CYU Final, Chapter 1
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Questions
Chapter 2
Chapter 4
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