Curriculum Development Panel

Class: IX

Subject: English

Developed by: Curriculum Planning & Development Department

Reviewed by: Internal Review Department

 Army Public Schools and Colleges System
2nd Term Cold Region Session 2021-2022
Round 4: 06 December 2021 – 20 April 2022
Class: IX Subject: English
Block Syllabus Contents of the Pack Time Allocation

Prescribed Textbook
Cover Page: 01 · Teaching Weeks: 11
English 9 (Punjab Textbook Board)
Curriculum Panel: 01 · Revision Weeks: 02
English Grammar & Composition · Exam Weeks: 4 (+ 3 days)
Block page: 01
Class 9-10 (PTB) 2020-2021
Authors: Syllabus Break-up: 10 · Teaching Periods: 11x5= 55
Prof. B.A Chisty
Prof. Fazl-ur-Rehman Butt
Abdul Qadeer Hashmi

Resources:
English Simple Grammar and Composition9th– Note: · Holidays:
Class
It is the Section Head’s · Winter Break:
Author: Prof Zia-ur-Rahman Khan
responsibility to ensure the 25th Dec 2021 – 02 Jan 2022
High School English Grammar & Composition by
availability of APSACS · Pakistan Day: 01
Wren & Martin. Multicolour Edition 2016
Revised by Prasada Rao Syllabus Implementation · Eid-ul- Fitr
Guide for Teachers to the
Prescribed Notebook:
Single-lined notebook (large)/ Register staff. This would ensure
effective execution of
Syllabus for Round 4:
Unit #9, 10, 11&12 instructions given in the
Review -III
Syllabus Break-up.
Practise of Grammar concepts, Translation&
Writing Skills
Subject: English– IX Second Term (2021-2022) Periods per Week: 5

APSACS Syllabus Breakup

Second Term Cold Region 2021-2022
Round 4: 06 December 2021 – 20 April 2022
Weeks/
Objectives /
Time Teaching Methodology Resources
Learning Outcomes
Frame
Week Unit 9: · Use picture on pg 93&pre-reading Qs to elicit students’ personal point of · English 9
24 All is not Lost view about the importance of nursing profession. Textbook
· Reading and explanation of the lesson to comprehend the underlying pgs93 -103
Students will be able to theme. (All professions to be respected. It is the sincerity, honesty &
· read and determination that makes every profession noble & honorable).
comprehend the · While reading discuss the glossary. Oral activities may be conducted or
theme Qs may be asked to interact with the text.
· give their personal · Practice spellings &synonyms of the words from the text. Identify idioms
point of view about & phrases used in the text
the importance of · Help students make a mind map to organize ideas in a structured &
nursing profession logical manner for summary writing skill
· identify idioms and · Students will learn the use of compound prepositions.
phrases in the Oral Activity
lesson Form groups and let students discuss points a, b (pg 97)
· substitute synonyms · Written work
of words from the · Comprehension (pgs 97, 98)
text (Parts A, B) in notebooks
· apply the rules and · Vocabulary (pg 98)
change the narration (Part A) in textbook
· summarize the (Parts B, C) in notebooks
lesson · Grammar (pgs 99-101)
· write a personal (Parts E, F) in the textbook
narrative (Part A, C, D, G) in notebooks
(Part B) Board work
· Writing Skills (pg 102)
(Part A) in notebooks
· H.W: (Part B) in notebooks

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Subject: English– IX Second Term (2021-2022) Periods per Week: 5
Weeks/
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Time Teaching Methodology Resources
Learning Outcomes
Frame
Week Practice of the following concepts / Topics (Board work followed by written practice) Use Resource Books mentioned on
25 the Index page.
· Prefix & Suffix
· Adjectives, Adjectives Phrases
· Conditionals: Type 1
· Exclamatory, Assertive, Interrogative, Negative and Imperative sentences
· Dialogue & e mail writing
· Punctuation
Week Unit 10: · Brainstorm the word ‘Addiction’ in the form of web diagram. Ask · English 9
26 Drug Addiction students what is Drug Addiction? Textbook
· Discuss in detail why drug addiction is a growing problem in Pakistan. Pgs 104-110
Students will be able to · Causes of drug addiction
· identify the dangers · Harmful effects of drug addiction on health & life
of drugs · Sensitivity of drug addiction
· recognize the · Risk Factors / dangers of drugs
sensitivity of crime · Signs & symptoms
· say no to drugs · Prevention plan for drug victims
· chalk out a · Reading, explanation & discussion on theme of the lesson.
prevention plan for · Here it is important to teach students the types of stress one may
drug victims undergo & its effective management. Tell them that they should share
· read & comprehend their teenage problems with parents, elderly siblings & teachers for
the theme of the advice. They should resist peer pressure regarding use of substance
lesson (cigarette, drug etc) & engage themselves in healthy activities like
· summarize the unit games and sports, book reading, writing, creative projects etc.
· write an essay on the · Start the lesson with pre-reading Qs. Reading, explanation & discussion
topic on vocabulary, theme of the lesson& Oral activity.
· Discuss the counsellor’s role to raise awareness about drug awareness
& benefits of rehabilitation centers.
· Students to discuss the end of unit Ex in pairs or groups. Make a mind
map for summary writing
· Oral Communication Skills:
Make groups and give students good practice in presenting the

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Subject: English– IX Second Term (2021-2022) Periods per Week: 5
Weeks/
Objectives /
Time Teaching Methodology Resources
Learning Outcomes
Frame
prevention plan against drug addiction.
· Comprehension (pg107, 108)
(Part A) in notebook
· Vocabulary (pg108)
(Parts A) in textbook
(Part B) in notebooks
· Writing (pgs110)
(Parts A, B) in notebooks

Week Revision
27
Week Examination
28, 29
Week Practice of the following concepts / Topics (Board work followed by written practice)
30 · Modal Verbs
· Nouns, Pronouns & their kinds
· Preposition of Time, Place
· Conjunctions
· Present & Past participles
· Essay writing skill
Week Unit 11: · Reading and explanation of the lesson focusing on the major global · English 9
31 Noise in the theme – impact of noise pollution on human health& how to dispose & (PTB)
Environment manage solid waste material in the respective bins. Pgs 111-122
Students will be able to: · Practice finding contextual and literal meanings of the words from the
· read and text.
comprehend the · Oral Activity (pg 114)
global theme of · Form groups and let students make a plan to control the effects of noise
pollution pollution in the school. They must first list the sources that produce
· analyze cause and noise and then find a practical solution to overcome the problem.
effect relationship Tell them to discuss their own role how they can help solve this problem
· negotiate solutions in their own private capacities. Teacher to explain how noise pollution
to the problems of adds to the stress level and increases emotional and physical problems.
noise pollution · Comprehension (pg 115)
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Subject: English– IX Second Term (2021-2022) Periods per Week: 5
Weeks/
Objectives /
Time Teaching Methodology Resources
Learning Outcomes
Frame
· answer the given (Part A& B) in notebook
questions H.W:(Part C) in notebook
· improve their · Vocabulary (pg 116)
creative writing skill (Part A& C) in notebook
through paragraph, (Part B) in textbook
application & letter · Grammar (pg 19)
writing (Part E) in notebook
· Writing Skill (pg 121)
(Part A, B, C) in notebook

Week Practice of the following concepts / Topics (Board work followed by written practice)
32 · Infinitive & Gerunds
· Conditionals: Type III
· Adverbs, Adverbs Phrases
· Present Perfect Continuous Tense
· Subject -Verb Agreement
Week Unit 10: · Check students’ prior knowledge of the two concepts through a short English 9 pgs
33 Drug Addiction interactive activity / board work. 109, 110
Grammar · Explanation & oral practice of using Relative Pronoun in variety of
Relatives Pronoun sentences.
Adjective Clause · Explain that Adjective Clauses don’t usually change the basic meaning
of a sentence. Rather, they clarify the writer’s intent. Refer Grammar
Students will be able to: box, textbook pg 109.
· identify & use · Tell students with examples that they may also begin with Relative
relative pronoun in Adverbs, such as: when, where & why. Explain that adjective & adverb
sentences Clauses are always dependent clauses.
· analyze and convert · Class Practice: Write some Adjective Phrases on the board, asking
Adjective Phrase students to convert them into Adjective Clause. For example:
into Adjective Clause · Adjective Phrase: The boy leading the parade is quite capable.
· Adjective Clause: The boy who is leading the parade is quite capable.
· Students to do Ex A & C in the textbook, whereas Ex D in notebooks.
Ref. pg110.

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Subject: English– IX Second Term (2021-2022) Periods per Week: 5
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Time Teaching Methodology Resources
Learning Outcomes
Frame
Unit 11: · Explain with examples how the Transitional Devices link / connect · English 9 pgs
Noise in the sentences and paragraphs together to maintain continuity of ideas. 117-120
Environment Refer textbook explanation on pg 117.
Grammar · Students to do Ex B (MCQs) in the textbook. Ex A may be given for
· Transitional H.W.
devices · Revise subordinating conjunctions prior to teach the concept of Adverb
· Adverb Clause Clause. Write examples on the board and then let students find them in
· Independent and Ex C.
Dependent Clause · Let students think & complete the sentence starters in Ex D with suitable
· Subordinating adverb clauses.
Conjunctions · With the help of a few sentences / activity, teach them the differentiation
· Use of Comma between Independent & Dependent Clause.
Students will be able to: · Ex F & G to be done in registers after class discussion & board work.
· identify & use the · Revision and explanation of the use of Comma with examples.
transitional devices Ex H. (Textbook work)
in the text
· analyze and use
adverb clauses
· differentiate between
Independent &
Dependent Clause

· Paragraph Writing · Write a few golden truths such as: · Board

How to keep our ‘Cleanliness is next to Godliness’.
town clean? ‘God loves people who practice purity and cleanliness’ to initiate
discussion on the topic.
· Ask brainstorming Qs for ideas:
1. What does a clean town & a dirty town represent?
2. Think of ways to keep the town clean.
3. Effects / results of polluted environment vs. cleanliness on persons’
life, surrounding & society
4. What is the individual & collective responsibility?
5. How to develop civic sense?
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Subject: English– IX Second Term (2021-2022) Periods per Week: 5
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· Students to write a paragraph on the given topic.
· An awareness campaign may be launched in suitable circumstances.

Week Unit 12 · Predict the meaning of the title. Answer pre-reading Qs. English 9
34 Three Days to see · Read the life history of Hellen Keller & arrange the details of Hellen Pgs 123-132
Students will be able to: Keller’s life history in chronological order. (see pg 128)
· read & comprehend · Read the text silently. Pause to read & answer while-reading Qs given in
the text the boxes.
· learn about the role · Analyze the narrative and bring out the central theme. Now read notes &
models depicting the theme on pg 126. Refer glossary wherever required.
professionalism · Comprehension (pg 127, 128)
· use conditional Ex A. Qs 1-6 (Notebook work). Refer to the text while answering Qs.
sentences · Vocabulary (pg 129)
· analyze narrative & Ex A, B& C to be done in notebooks
bring out the central · Grammar (pg 129-132)
theme Revise conditionals: Type II & kinds of sentences. Details given in the
· identify & textbook pgs 129, 130
differentiate simple Ex C, E, F to be done in the textbook
compound and Ex A, B, D to be done in notebooks
complex sentences · Writing skills (pg 129-132)
· revise transitional Ex A, B, C& E to be done in notebook.
devices
Week Practice of the following concepts / Topics (Board work followed by written practice)
35 · Direct & Indirect Speech
· Degrees of Adverbs
· Articles
· Idioms and Phrases
· Punctuation
Week Revision of Present · Revision of Present Tense, Translation Exercises · English
36 Tense Present Tenses (page 74 to 87) Grammar and
Students will be able to: · Revision of the Tense rules in all Present Tense forms: Composition
· revise the rules, Simple present Tense 9-10, PTB,
formation & structure Present Continuous Tense Lahore, 1st
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Subject: English– IX Second Term (2021-2022) Periods per Week: 5
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of sentence Present perfect Tense Edition March,
· apply the rules while Present Perfect Continuous Tense 2020)
translating the · Practice of Exercises at random both oral & in written form
sentences from Urdu
to English

Dialogue writing · Revision of dialogue writing format. · English

· Read a few samples of dialogues between a tailor and a customer using Grammar and
Students will be able to: English Grammar & Composition PTB & internet as a resource. Composition
· prepare & present · Brainstorming to be done using mind-map 9-10, PTB,
the dialogue · In pairs, students to practise the dialogue on the topic followed by class Lahore, 1st
· write a dialogue presentation. Edition March,
between a tailor and · Written work in registers. 2020)
a customer
· Internet

Paragraph writing · Students to be asked to narrate a visit to any historical place. · English
· Revise the salient features of paragraph writing. Grammar and
A Visit to a Museum · Share the success criteria for discussion & the written practice. Which Composition
Students will be able to: tense to be used? What is the word limit? Elicit the topic sentence & 9-10, PTB,
· narrate a visit to any concluding remarks etc. Lahore, 1st
historical place · Independent written work on the topic ‘A Visit to Edition March,
· write about a visit to Museum’ 2020)
museum

Revision of Past · Revision of Past Tense, Translation Exercises · English

Tense Past Tenses (pages - 95 to 108) Grammar and
· Revision of the Tense rules in all Past Tense forms: Composition
Students will be able to: Simple past Tense 9-10, PTB,
· revise the rules, Past Continuous Tense Lahore, 1st
formation & structure Past perfect Tense Edition March,
of sentence Past Perfect Continuous Tense 2020)
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Subject: English– IX Second Term (2021-2022) Periods per Week: 5
Weeks/
Objectives /
Time Teaching Methodology Resources
Learning Outcomes
Frame
· apply the rules while · Practice of Exercises at random both oral & in written form
translating the
sentences from Urdu
to English

Informal letter writing · Review the 4 topics identified in the reduced syllabus content. · English
Students will be able to: · Select the topic for informal letter writing from the list which the students Grammar and
· revise the format for have not done before. Composition
informal letter writing · Let them involve in eliciting the ideas for the body of the selected letter 9-10, PTB,
· write a letter on any topic. Lahore, 1st
topic given in the list · Write the letter in registers. Edition March,
2020)

Week Paragraph writing · Use suitable teaching strategy / graphic organizers to elicit ideas on the · English
37 Fashion topics. It could be brainstorming, group discussion, group presentation, Grammar and
An Industrial Exhibition flow chart, concept map etc. Composition
Students will be able to: · Students to write a paragraph of suitable length on both the topics at 9-10, PTB,
· write a paragraph on different days. Lahore, 1st
both the topics Edition March,
2020)

Revision of Future · Revision of Future Tense, Translation Exercises · English

Tense
· Revision of the Tense rules in all Future Tense forms:
Students will be able to:
· revise the rules,
formation & structure
of sentence
· apply the rules while ·
translating the
sentences from Urdu
to English
Future Tenses (Pages117-131) Grammar and
Composition
Simple future Tense 9-10, PTB,
Future Continuous Tense Lahore, 1st
Future perfect Tense Edition March,
Future Perfect Continuous Tense 2020)
Practice of Exercises at random both oral & in written form

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Subject: English– IX Second Term (2021-2022) Periods per Week: 5
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Letter writing Letter Writing Tips · English
Students will be able to: · Keep it short and to the point. Letters should be concise, factual, and Grammar and
· revise the format for focused. Composition
informal letter writing · Focus on the recipient's needs. 9-10, PTB,
· write a letter on the · Use simple and appropriate language. Lahore, 1st
left- over topic given · Re-read and revise it. Edition March,
in the list · Check spelling and grammar. 2020)
· Class discussion on the selected topic.
· Independent written work

Practice of Past paper · Schools to provide or students to be told to get a printout of Exam paper · Photocopies of
Year 2018 onwards for the year 2019 available on federal board official website a day Exam Paper
Students will be able to: earlier. year 2018 &
· get themselves · Self-study of the paper at home. Discuss & identify content & marks 2019
familiar with three allocation in Section A, B & C.
sections in the exam · Discuss how to divide 3 hours’ time judiciously to do all three sections
paper · Solve Section A (MCQs) on the paper, whereas short & detailed Qs to
· study & identify Qs be answered in the register.
that fall within the · Written work to be submitted & checked by the teacher.
syllabus read so far
· discuss Qs & solve
them within the
allocated hours
Week Review III: · Review Qs will be a self-check Ex. · English 9
38 Unit 9 - 12 · During written practice, students may refer to the relevant Unit for any (PTB) pgs134
ambiguity / clarity. - 137
Students will be able to: · Divide students into groups, assign Exercises to different groups for
· do the review Qs of class discussion. Students to do the written work after feedback session.
4 units · Comprehension
(Part A) in notebooks
· Vocabulary
(Part A) in the textbook
· Grammar
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Subject: English– IX Second Term (2021-2022) Periods per Week: 5
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(Part A) in the textbook
· Writing Skills
C.W: (Part C & D) in notebooks.
Online Home Assignment: (Part E) in notebooks

Pre-Board Examination (Week 39 onwards)

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