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Punjab (PSEB) Class 9 English

Chapter-wise notes, previous year papers, sample papers and Q&A for Punjab (PSEB) Class 9 english — free, syllabus-aligned, exam-ready.

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18 chapters — sequenced for revision and exam prep.

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The Fun They Had (Isaac Asimov)

'The Fun They Had' — Isaac Asimov's prescient 1951 science-fiction short story set in 2155, where children Margie and Tommy discover a real printed book about old-style schools with human teachers, classrooms, and friends. A poignant commentary on the future of education, technology, and human connection. CBSE Class 9 English Beehive Chapter 1.

CBSE⏱ 18 minRead chapter

The Sound of Music (Evelyn Glennie + Bismillah Khan)

'The Sound of Music' — a two-part chapter telling the inspiring stories of two extraordinary musicians. Part I, by Deborah Cowley, profiles Evelyn Glennie, the world's first professional percussionist who is profoundly deaf. Part II, by an anonymous author, celebrates Ustad Bismillah Khan, India's legendary shehnai maestro and Bharat Ratna (2001). CBSE Class 9 English Beehive Chapter 2.

CBSE⏱ 25 minRead chapter

The Little Girl (Katherine Mansfield)

'The Little Girl' — Katherine Mansfield's tender short story about Kezia, a little girl whose fear of her stern father transforms into love and understanding when her mother falls ill and Kezia has to spend a night with him alone. A moving exploration of fatherhood, fear, miscommunication, and the warmth that lies beneath silent love. CBSE Class 9 English Beehive Chapter 3.

CBSE⏱ 20 minRead chapter

A Truly Beautiful Mind (Albert Einstein)

'A Truly Beautiful Mind' — a biographical sketch of Albert Einstein (1879-1955), the world's greatest physicist. The chapter traces his childhood as a 'slow learner' to his revolutionary theories (E=mc², relativity), Nobel Prize (1921), his exile from Nazi Germany, his role in the atomic age, and his later years as a champion of peace and democracy. CBSE Class 9 English Beehive Chapter 4.

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The Snake and the Mirror (Vaikom Muhammad Basheer)

'The Snake and the Mirror' — Vaikom Muhammad Basheer's witty autobiographical story about a young homeopathic doctor whose vain self-admiration before a mirror is interrupted by a deadly cobra slithering onto his shoulder. A masterpiece of humour, suspense, and self-discovery — and a quiet meditation on vanity. CBSE Class 9 English Beehive Chapter 5.

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My Childhood (A.P.J. Abdul Kalam)

'My Childhood' — an excerpt from former President APJ Abdul Kalam's autobiography 'Wings of Fire'. The chapter recounts his early years in Rameswaram, his loving family, his Hindu friends, and two formative incidents that shaped his belief in India's composite culture and communal harmony. A foundational text on secularism, hard work, and modest origins. CBSE Class 9 English Beehive Chapter 6.

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Reach for the Top (Santosh Yadav + Maria Sharapova)

'Reach for the Top' — two inspiring profiles of women who scaled the heights of their fields. Part I: Santosh Yadav, the first woman in the world to climb Mount Everest twice (1992, 1993). Part II: Maria Sharapova, the Russian tennis prodigy who became Wimbledon champion at 17. Stories of determination, family sacrifice, and breaking gender barriers. CBSE Class 9 English Beehive Chapter 7.

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Kathmandu (Vikram Seth)

'Kathmandu' — an evocative excerpt from Vikram Seth's celebrated 1983 travelogue 'Heaven Lake: Travels through Sinkiang and Tibet'. The author describes his impressions of two contrasting religious shrines in the Nepalese capital — the bustling Hindu Pashupatinath temple and the serene Buddhist Bodhnath stupa — and ends with a meditative encounter with a flute-seller. CBSE Class 9 English Beehive Chapter 8.

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If I Were You (Douglas James)

'If I Were You' — a witty one-act play by Douglas James. Gerrard, a sharp-tongued playwright, faces a dangerous intruder who plans to kill him and steal his identity to escape the police. Through quick thinking, clever lies, and a brilliant trick, Gerrard turns the tables and gets the criminal locked up. A masterclass in wit, suspense, and presence of mind. CBSE Class 9 English Beehive Chapter 9 — the only drama text in the book.

CBSE⏱ 18 minRead chapter

The Road Not Taken (Robert Frost)

'The Road Not Taken' — Robert Frost's iconic 1916 poem about a traveller facing two diverging paths in a yellow wood. Often misread as a celebration of non-conformity, the poem is actually a subtler meditation on choice, regret, and the stories we tell ourselves about our decisions. CBSE Class 9 English Beehive Poetry 1.

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Wind (Subramania Bharati)

'Wind' — Subramania Bharati's powerful poem (translated from Tamil by A.K. Ramanujan) about the destructive force of the wind and the need to build strength to face life's storms. A motivational allegory urging us to be like firm-rooted trees, with strong bodies, strong hearts, and firm minds. CBSE Class 9 English Beehive Poetry 2.

CBSE⏱ 15 minRead chapter

The Lake Isle of Innisfree (W.B. Yeats)

'The Lake Isle of Innisfree' — W.B. Yeats's beloved 1888 poem about longing for a simple rural retreat. While walking on a noisy London street, the poet dreams of a small cabin on a tiny Irish island where he can live alone with bee-loud glades, lake water lapping, and the deep peace of solitude. CBSE Class 9 English Beehive Poetry 3.

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No Men Are Foreign (James Kirkup)

'No Men Are Foreign' — James Kirkup's powerful 1959 anti-war poem that affirms the universal brotherhood of humanity. Despite uniforms, borders, and political divisions, all human beings share the same body, the same earth, the same hopes — and when we wage war, we wage war on ourselves. CBSE Class 9 English Beehive Poetry 6.

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On Killing a Tree (Gieve Patel)

'On Killing a Tree' — Gieve Patel's striking poem about the difficulty of truly destroying a tree. It takes much more than a single jab of a knife — the roots must be uprooted, exposed to sun and air, until the tree withers. A profound meditation on nature's resilience, the violence of human destruction, and the deeper roots of life. CBSE Class 9 English Beehive Poetry 7.

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The Lost Child (Mulk Raj Anand) — Moments 1

'The Lost Child' — Mulk Raj Anand's tender short story about a small Indian boy who, dazzled by the wonders of a village fair, suddenly loses his parents in the crowd. As his loneliness and fear overwhelm him, he is helped by a kind stranger — but all he wants is to be with his parents again. A timeless tale of childhood, fear, parental love, and human compassion. CBSE Class 9 English Moments Chapter 1.

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The Adventures of Toto (Ruskin Bond) — Moments 2

'The Adventures of Toto' — Ruskin Bond's delightful, humorous story about a mischievous monkey named Toto, bought by Grandfather for 5 rupees from a tonga-driver. Toto terrorises Nana the donkey, breaks dishes, escapes from cages, and turns the household upside down. Eventually the family has to give him up — but his adventures leave us laughing. CBSE Class 9 English Moments Chapter 2.

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The Happy Prince (Oscar Wilde) — Moments 5

'The Happy Prince' — Oscar Wilde's heart-rending fairy tale about a golden statue who sacrifices his jewels and gold to relieve the suffering of his city's poor, and a faithful swallow who helps him until they both die of love. A timeless allegory of compassion, sacrifice, and the soul's true worth. CBSE Class 9 English Moments Chapter 5.

CBSE⏱ 22 minRead chapter

The Last Leaf (O. Henry) — Moments 7

'The Last Leaf' — O. Henry's moving short story about Sue, Johnsy, and old Behrman — three artists in Greenwich Village. As pneumonia ravages New York, Johnsy decides she will die when the last ivy leaf falls. But Behrman, a failed painter who has dreamed of a masterpiece for years, paints a leaf on the wall in a winter storm to save her life — at the cost of his own. CBSE Class 9 English Moments Chapter 7.

CBSE⏱ 20 minRead chapter