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How I Taught My Grandmother to Read ( Sudha Murty)

CBSE · Class 9 · English

Summary of How I Taught My Grandmother to Read ( Sudha Murty) for CBSE Class 9 English. Key concepts, important points, and chapter overview.

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Overview

A touching account of a granddaughter teaching her grandmother to read Kannada and the way a story can change a life. The chapter shows love, respect, determination, and the value of education. It also presents the deep bond between the narrator and her grandmother, Krishtakka, called Avva, and conn

Key Concepts

The narrator is twelve years old

The narrator is twelve years old, and her grandmother Krishtakka is sixty-two. The narrator calls her Avva, a Kannada word used for mother in north Ka

Avva never went to school because

Avva never went to school because her mother died when she was young, her father remarried, and girls’ education was not considered essential then.

Kashi Yatre is a novel about

Kashi Yatre is a novel about an old lady who wants to go to Kashi and worship Lord Vishweshwara. Avva identifies herself with the protagonist because

After being unable to read

After being unable to read the magazine herself, Avva feels helpless and dependent. She decides to learn the Kannada alphabet and sets Saraswati Puja

Avva says that if a person

Avva says that if a person is determined for a good cause, any obstacle can be overcome, and that there is no age bar for learning.

Learning Objectives

  • Understand the bond between the narrator and her grandmother.
  • Identify the reasons why the grandmother decided to learn reading.
  • Explain how determination helps overcome age and difficulty.
  • Recognise the importance of education and independence.
  • Understand the emotional impact of the story Kashi Yatre on the grandmother.

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How I Taught My Grandmother to Read ( Sudha Murty) covers several key topics that are frequently asked in CBSE Class 9 board exams. Focus on the core concepts listed on this page and practise related questions to build confidence.
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