CBSE Class 9 English: Students can obtain very good marks in English subject with correct grammar and a good vocabulary. The CBSE Class 9 English contains excellent literature in the form of prose and poetry that students will enjoy reading. Many students often fear the subject and make silly grammatical mistakes. But with reading habit and sincere preparation, they can score maximum marks in CBSE Class 9 English exam and improve their overall percentage.

In this article, we have provided important details regarding CBSE 9th English like the syllabus, book list, preparation tips, mock tests and much more. Students can watch Embibe’s 3D videos to understand the concepts better and have fun learning. They can also access sample questions and mock tests for on the Embibe app. Continue reading for more details on CBSE Class 9 English.

CBSE Class 9 English: Highlights

The CBSE Class 9 follows the NCERT curriculum. The final exam is conducted in individual schools. Knowing the syllabus and how to study each chapter will help students ace the subject and be able to communicate in English easily. Students can get an overview of the CBSE Class 9 English Exam below.

Particulars	Details
Name of the Exam	CBSE Class 9 English
Conducting Body	Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE)
Mode of Examination	Offline
CBSE Official Website	cbse.gov.in
NCERT Official Website	ncert.nic.in

CBSE Class 9 English Internal Assessment

Internal assessment has been introduced to CBSE Class 9 English exams since the academic year of 2021-22. Listening and speaking skills carry five marks in the internal assessment of Class 9 English. Art-integrated projects such as role-play, skits, etc. are included while assessing the internal marks. 

Guidelines for Listening and Speaking skill assessment are listed as follows. 

• Listening and speaking activities available at cbseacademic.in will be used to enhance the student’s listening and speaking skills.
• Teachers will also refer to books from the syllabus to assess listening and speaking skills.
• The subject teacher will plan their activities to assess their listening and speaking skills.

Parameters for Assessment

Teachers will assess the listening and speaking skills of the students on the following parameters. 

• Interactive competence
• Fluency
• Pronunciation
• Accuracy and vocabulary usage

Schedule of Internal Assessment

• Listening and speaking skills will be practised throughout the year
• The final assessment of listening and speaking skills will be scheduled by the school at their convenience. 

Record Keeping

• Schools will record the activities and marks scored by the students for three months after the result declaration. 

CBSE Class 9 English Syllabus

NCERT has formulated the syllabus of class 9 CBSE English to develop imagination and improve communicative skills through various activities such as speech and writing. Each chapter in the Class 9 English syllabus carries particular importance in encouraging the students to help them articulate their perceptions in various social settings. A clear understanding of the syllabus is mandatory for the students to approach the examination with confidence.

Students can check the CBSE Class 9 English syllabus from the below-mentioned tabular column. 

Syllabus of Class 9 CBSE English – Beehive 

Chapter	Prose	Poem
Chapter 1	The Fun They Had	The Road Not Taken
Chapter 2	The Sound of Music	Wind
Chapter 3	The Little Girl	Rain on the Roof
Chapter 4	A Truly Beautiful Mind	The Lake Isle of Innisfree
Chapter 5	The Snake and the Mirror	A Legend of the Northland
Chapter 6	My Childhood	No Men Are Foreign
Chapter 7	Packing	The Duck and The Kangaroo
Chapter 8	Reach for the Top	On Killing a Tree
Chapter 9	The Bond of Love	The Snake Trying
Chapter 10	Kathmandu	A Slumber Did My Spirit Seal
Chapter 11	If I were you

NCERT Class 9 English Supplementary Reader Moments

Students can check the syllabus of class 9 CBSE English supplementary reader from the below-mentioned tabular column. 

Chapter No.	Chapter Name
Chapter 1	The Lost Child
Chapter 2	The Adventures of Toto
Chapter 3	Iswaran the Storyteller
Chapter 4	In the Kingdom of Fools
Chapter 5	The Happy Prince
Chapter 6	Weathering the Storm in Ersama
Chapter 7	The Last Leaf
Chapter 8	A House is Not a Home
Chapter 9	The Accidental Tourist
Chapter 10	The Beggar

CBSE Class 9 English Workbook

Students can check the CBSE class 9 English textbook – Words and Expressions details from the below-mentioned tabular column. 

S.No	CBSE Class 9 English Book – Words and Expressions – 1
1	English Workbook Unit 1
2	English Workbook Unit 2
3	English Workbook Unit 3
4	English Workbook Unit 4
5	English Workbook Unit 5
6	English Workbook Unit 6
7	English Workbook Unit 7
8	English Workbook Unit 8
9	English Workbook Unit 9
10	English Workbook Unit 10
11	English Workbook Unit 11

Chapterwise weightage

Students preparing for CBSE Class 9 English subject must have a look at chapter-wise weightage. It helps the students to prepare a study plan for their examinations.  

Section	Marks Weightage
Reading Skills	20
Writing Skills With Grammar	20
Literature Textbook and Supplementary Reading Text	40
Total Marks	80

CBSE Class 9 English NCERT Books

NCERT has released CBSE class 9 English textbook, namely Beehive, Moments, and Words and Expressions workbook. Prose and poems are included in Beehive and Moments book contains supplementary sections. 

NCERT has designed the CBSE Class 9 English book to improve creativity and help students excel with communicative skills. Developing language skills forms a strong foundation for their higher education. Students appearing for the Class 9 exams must master the Beehive and Moments textbooks to score good marks in their examinations.

Covering the entire syllabus in the CBSE class 9 English textbook helps the students to get higher marks in their examinations. CBSE class 9 English textbook is available for. Therefore,  students can easily download the PDF of the syllabus of class 9 CBSE English. The CBSE class 9 English question paper will have all the questions from the book. Make use of the books we have provided here. 

We have provided the CBSE Class 9 English book pdf for your reference. Students can download the CBSE board class 9 English e-books to study offline. 

S.No	CBSE Class 9 English Book
1	CBSE Class 9 English Book – Beehive
2	CBSE Class 9 English Book 2 – Moments
3	CBSE Class 9 English Book – Words and Expressions – 1

CBSE Class 9 English Solutions 

CBSE Class 9 English solutions have answers to the entire CBSE syllabus for class 9 English. Students can improve their preparation for the examination with the CBSE English guide for class 9. NCERT CBSE class 9 English grammar questions with answers is a valuable resource for CBSE Class 9 students as it helps the students answer clearly and concisely in their answer book. 

Our team of experienced academicians has created CBSE Class 9 English solutions in the simplest language. Students can check the NCERT solutions for class 9 English without any signup and of cost. Students can download the English grammar exercises for class 9 CBSE with answers pdf and study offline.

Students can even download the solutions and study in the future without any internet connection. NCERT Solutions for class 9 CBSE English syllabus also helps students write precise answers and have a quick revision before the examinations. 

Mastering the CBSE class 9 English grammar syllabus prepares students for greater pursuit in their academic and professional careers. NCERT solutions will be added here soon. 

CBSE Class 9 English Sample Papers 

Our experts at Embibe have created the CBSE class 9 English sample paper to offer an overview of exam patterns, and chapter-wise weightage, and help score well in the examination. Students can also check the English grammar worksheets for class 9 CBSE with answers to improvise their preparation.

The CBSE class 9 English question paper covers the entire syllabus of class 9 CBSE English. Therefore, checking the CBSE Class 9 English Sample papers helps the students enhance their confidence to take the real examination. 

Students can solve the CBSE Class 9 English sample questions for at Embibe. The CBSE class 9 English question papers are formed after the new guidelines issued by CBSE. Students can ace their examinations by checking the English sample papers mentioned below. 

S.No.	English Sample Papers
1	CBSE Class 9 English Sample Paper 1
2	CBSE Class 9 English Sample Paper 2
3	CBSE Class 9 English Sample Paper 3

CBSE Class 9 English Mock Test

Students get an overview of the examination by taking the CBSE Class 9 Mock Test. It covers the CBSE class 9 English grammar syllabus and other sections as well. The mock test at Embibe is a replica of the CBSE Class 9 Examination.

It helps the student spot the weaker sections in their preparation and help them learn from their mistake. Students can improvise their preparation by taking the mock test at Embibe. CBSE  9 mock test will be uploaded soon. 

The benefits of taking the CBSE 9th Class English mock test are listed below:

• Better time management
• Understand the exam pattern
• Spot weaker sections on the preparation and improvise their preparation

CBSE Class 9 English Practice Questions

Students must solve the practice questions to score well in the CBSE 9 English examinations. Our experts at Embibe prepared practice questions to help the students prepare for the examination. CBSE class 9 English question papers are created with the help of the syllabus, previous year question papers, and chapter-wise weightage.

Checking the CBSE Class 9 English practice questions gets you familiarised with essential topics and helps you score well in the examination.  The Practice questions will be added here soon. 

Preparation Tips for CBSE Class 9 English

Scoring good marks in CBSE Class 9 English is a cakewalk when the student has a proper study plan. Our experts at Embibe have suggested a few preparation tips for CBSE Class 9 students to strategise preparation and ace the examination. Students can check a few of those tips below. 

• Syllabus: Students must understand the CBSE syllabus for Class 9 English to formulate the proper study plan. Check the chapter-wise weightage while preparing the study plan. 

• Understand the Concepts: The best way to score in grammar is to understand concepts. Check the CBSE Class 9 English solutions offered by our experts at Embibe for clarity. Taking notes from the CBSE English guide for class 9 will help students have a quick revision before the examination. 

• Time Management: Time management during the examination is mandatory. To improve their time management, students must attempt a mock test, and check the CBSE class 9 English sample paper. It gives an overview of the exam pattern and helps the students to manage their time. 

• NCERT Textbook: CBSE class 8 English examination will have NCERT CBSE Class 9 English book questions. Students must cover the NCERT book for Class 8 English to score well in the examination. 

• Reference Books: The CBSE Class 9 English reference book has more practice questions and helps to score well. Checking the reference book helps the students to cover the entire class 9 English CBSE syllabus and improves the overall score of the examination.  

FAQs on CBSE Class 9 English 

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