Latest Class 9 English Notes – All Pakistan Boards

Unit 1: The Saviour of Mankind

This unit is about Prophet Muhammad (PBUH), the last messenger of Allah. It teaches kindness, honesty, and peace.

Summary

The lesson describes the life of the Prophet in Makkah and Madinah. Before Islam, people in Arabia were lost in bad habits like idol worship. The Prophet brought the message of one God and changed society for the better.

Key Points

• Arabia before Islam: Tribes fighting, no rights for women or slaves.
• Prophet’s birth: In 571 AD in Makkah.
• His teachings: Be truthful, help the poor, treat everyone equal.

Important Questions and Answers

1. What type of people lived in Arabia before Islam? They were nomads who fought a lot and followed many gods.
2. Why was the Prophet called the Saviour of Mankind? He saved people from wrong ways and showed the path of truth and justice.

Vocabulary

Saviour (rescuer), mankind (humans), nomads (wanderers).

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Unit 2: Patriotism

Patriotism means love for your country. This unit uses examples from history to show why it’s important.

Summary

The story explains how true patriots sacrifice for their nation. It gives examples like soldiers and leaders who protect their land.

Key Points

• True patriotism: Not just words, but actions like following laws and working hard.
• Examples: Quaid-e-Azam’s role in Pakistan’s creation.
• Benefits: Strong country with happy people.

Important Questions and Answers

1. What is patriotism? It’s deep love and loyalty to your homeland.
2. How can students show patriotism? By studying well, respecting elders, and keeping the environment clean.

Vocabulary

Patriotism (love for country), sacrifice (give up something), loyalty (being faithful).

Link to Wikipedia on Patriotism for more info.

Unit 3: Media and Its Impact

Media like TV, newspapers, and social media shapes our thoughts. This unit discusses good and bad sides.

Summary

Media informs us but can also spread fake news. We need to use it wisely.

Key Points

• Types of media: Print (books), electronic (TV), digital (internet).
• Positive impact: Education, news, entertainment.
• Negative: Addiction, wrong information.

Important Questions and Answers

1. What is the role of media in society? It connects people and shares knowledge.
2. How can media harm us? By showing violence or fake stories that cause fear.

Vocabulary

Impact (effect), media (ways to communicate), influence (change someone’s mind).

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Unit 4: Hazrat Asma (رضی اللہ عنہ)

This is about Hazrat Asma, a brave woman from early Islam.

Summary

Hazrat Asma helped the Prophet during his migration to Madinah. She showed courage by facing dangers.

Key Points

• Her family: Daughter of Hazrat Abu Bakr.
• Brave act: Carried food to the cave secretly.
• Lesson: Faith gives strength.

Important Questions and Answers

1. Why was Hazrat Asma famous? For her bravery and help to the Prophet.
2. What did she do when Abu Jahl came? She stayed calm and didn’t reveal the secret.

Vocabulary

Courage (bravery), migration (moving), faith (belief).

Unit 5: Daffodils

A famous poem by William Wordsworth about nature’s beauty.

Summary

The poet sees yellow daffodils dancing by a lake. It makes him happy even later.

Key Points

• Theme: Nature brings joy.
• Imagery: Flowers like stars, waving in breeze.
• Message: Simple things can cheer us up.

Stanza Explanation

• First stanza: Wandering like a cloud, sees daffodils.
• Last stanza: Memory of daffodils fills heart with pleasure.

Important Questions and Answers

1. What does the poet compare daffodils to? A crowd of people or stars.
2. How does the poem show nature’s power? It heals loneliness.

Vocabulary

Daffodils (flowers), solitary (alone), bliss (great joy).

See Wikipedia on Daffodils Poem.

Unit 6: Quaid’s Vision and Pakistan

About Quaid-e-Azam’s dreams for Pakistan.

Summary

Quaid wanted a free, fair country where all live in peace.

Key Points

• His vision: Unity, faith, discipline.
• Challenges: After 1947, Pakistan faced issues but follows his ideas.
• Today: We need to work for progress.

Important Questions and Answers

1. What was Quaid’s motto? Unity, Faith, Discipline.
2. How can we honor his vision? By being honest and hardworking citizens.

Vocabulary

Vision (dream), unity (togetherness), discipline (self-control).

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Unit 7: Sultan Ahmad Mosque

A lesson on the beautiful Blue Mosque in Turkey.

Summary

Built by Sultan Ahmad, it’s famous for blue tiles and design.

Key Points

• Location: Istanbul.
• Features: Six minarets, big dome.
• Importance: Symbol of Islamic art.

Important Questions and Answers

1. Why is it called Blue Mosque? Because of blue tiles inside.
2. What makes it special? Its size and beauty attract tourists.

Vocabulary

Mosque (place of worship), architecture (building design), minarets (towers).

Unit 8: Stopping By Woods On A Snowy Evening

Poem by Robert Frost about life’s duties.

Summary

A traveler stops in snowy woods but must keep going.

Key Points

• Theme: Responsibilities over rest.
• Symbolism: Woods mean temptations, horse means duty.
• Ending: Promises to keep.

Stanza Explanation

• First: Whose woods these are…
• Last: Miles to go before I sleep.

Important Questions and Answers

1. Why does the traveler stop? To watch the peaceful woods.
2. What does ‘sleep’ mean? Death or rest, but he has work first.

Vocabulary

Woods (forest), queer (strange), promises (commitments).

Unit 9: All Is Not Lost

A story about hope and hard work in medicine.

Summary

A nurse helps a paralyzed girl walk again through care.

Key Points

• Message: Never give up.
• Characters: Nurse, doctor, patient.
• Lesson: Kindness changes lives.

Important Questions and Answers

1. What happened to the girl? She had a brain injury and couldn’t move.
2. How did the nurse help? By exercising her legs daily.

Vocabulary

Paralyzed (can’t move), determination (strong will), recovery (getting better).

Unit 10: Drug Addiction

Warns about dangers of drugs.

Summary

Drugs ruin health, family, and society. We must avoid them.

Key Points

• Causes: Peer pressure, stress.
• Effects: Illness, crime.
• Prevention: Education, sports.

Important Questions and Answers

1. What is drug addiction? Habit of using harmful substances.
2. How to stop it? With help from family and doctors.

Vocabulary

Addiction (bad habit), rehabilitation (recovery help), peer pressure (friends’ influence).

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Unit 11: Noise In The Environment

About pollution from noise.

Summary

Too much noise harms health and animals.

Key Points

• Sources: Traffic, machines.
• Effects: Stress, hearing loss.
• Solutions: Laws, quiet zones.

Important Questions and Answers

1. What causes noise pollution? Loud sounds from cities.
2. How does it affect us? Causes headaches and sleep problems.

Vocabulary

Environment (surroundings), pollution (harmful things), decibels (sound measure).

Unit 12: Three Days to See

By Helen Keller, about valuing sight.

Summary

If she had three days to see, she’d enjoy nature, people, and art.

Key Points

• Her life: Blind and deaf, but successful.
• Message: Appreciate what you have.
• Activities: See friends, visit museums.

Important Questions and Answers

1. Who is Helen Keller? A famous writer who overcame disabilities.
2. What would she do on day one? Look at loved ones’ faces.

Vocabulary

Sight (ability to see), appreciate (value), disabilities (challenges).

Link to Wikipedia on Helen Keller.

Grammar Portion for Class 9 English

Grammar is key for good marks. Here’s simple explanations with examples.

Grammar MCQs

Practice these: Choose the right option. Example: The boy ___ (run) fast. (a) runs (b) ran (c) running. Answer: (a) runs.

Letter Writing

Letters can be formal (to teacher) or informal (to friend). Structure: Address, date, greeting, body, closing. Example: Write a letter to your friend about your school trip. Start with “Dear Ali,” end with “Your friend, Ahmed.”

Idioms/Phrasal Verbs

Idioms: Break a leg (good luck). Phrasal verbs: Look after (care for). Use in sentences: “I look after my little sister.”

Comprehension Passage

Read a paragraph and answer questions. Tip: Find main idea, details, and infer meaning. Example Passage: “Pakistan is a beautiful country with mountains and rivers.” Questions: What is Pakistan like?

Active and Passive Voice

Active: Subject does action (Boy eats apple). Passive: Action done to subject (Apple is eaten by boy). Rule: Use ‘be’ verb + past participle.

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