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English Class 9

This document outlines the syllabus breakdown for English for academic year 2014-15 at City School. It is divided into two terms, with the first term spanning 14 weeks and the second 16 weeks. The syllabus covers objectives for directed writing including formal and informal letters, comprehension including narrative passages, creative writing including narratives, and writing techniques such as effective communication style and using evidence to support judgments. Key areas of focus are letter formats, narrative elements, and applying grammar accurately while considering purpose and audience.

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English Class 9

This document outlines the syllabus breakdown for English for academic year 2014-15 at City School. It is divided into two terms, with the first term spanning 14 weeks and the second 16 weeks. The syllabus covers objectives for directed writing including formal and informal letters, comprehension including narrative passages, creative writing including narratives, and writing techniques such as effective communication style and using evidence to support judgments. Key areas of focus are letter formats, narrative elements, and applying grammar accurately while considering purpose and audience.

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The City

School
Syllabus Breakup for Academic
Year 2014-15

Class
9

Engli
sh
Teacher name: Imran Sheikh
Date: 24-04-2015

Note: The total number of active teaching weeks for AY 2014-15 is 30 (excluding revision and
examination weeks):

First term: 14 weeks


Second term: 16 weeks (The content has been divided in to 16 active teaching
weeks)

highl
Following objectives have been prepared carefully in order to facilitate the
subject teachers. It is
y
recommended to read through these objectives and find out the connections. Any query
is welcome.

Conte
nt

Directed Writing
1.

Term
I

Learning
Objectives

1) To go through the contents of English syllabus & Paper


Pattern recommended by

Letter
Cambridge International Examinations.

Writing
i)Personal

2) To identify diferent formats of letter (as per the


instructions of the examiner)

Letters

ii)Formal letters
Format layout (Formal
letter)
Language Use (Formal
Letter)
Format layout
(Informal
Letter
s)
Language Use
(Informal
Letter
s)

Letters beginning with address / address part


Letters beginning with examiners comment on Begin
your answer/ letter with Dear Sir

3)

To equip students with skills required for formal writing

Highlighting the parts of formal script writing/ drafting.

4)

Write a 200-300 words long letter to persuade the reader


to take some action.

5) To understand the structure and format of an informal


letter
2.

No. of
Weeks

Letter Writing (drill/


practice mode)

6) Understanding the diference between formal and informal


language use.

Comprehension
a. Introduction to
Narrative
Passages (Fictional
Passages). b.
Understanding of

1.

To understand the narrative/ fictional text.

2.

To understand the diference between explicit and implicit


questions

3.

To identify and understand meanings of words and


expressions.

elements of
narrative
passage

c.

Comprehension skills.

d.

Reading for
meaning (Explicit and
Implicit questions

Creative Writing

1.

To understand the key components of narrative writing

2.

Understanding the requisites of a narration

a.

Narrative writing

3.

Analysing the diferences with Descriptive writing.

b.

Components of

4.

To write 350-500 words long narratives essays.

5.

To proof read and edit peer work.

narration c.
Narrative vs.

Writing Techniques
a.

1.

purpose, audience and register.

Efective

communication style b.
Idioms usage and

2.

d.

Compound Complex
sentence structure.

e. Responding with
reasons
(Comparative,
correlative and
relator axis
Conjunctions)
f.
Evidence based
judgments.

To use accurate spellings, punctuations and grammar while

creating a piece of

writing.

understandability
c. Figurative language
use

Communicate appropriately, with a clear awareness of

3.

To respond thoughtfully to diverse perspectives,


summarize points of agreement and disagreement.

4.

To formulate judgments about ideas under


discussion and support those judgments with
evidences.

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