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Follow that Dream — Revision Notes

CBSE · Class 9 · English

Follow that Dream revision notes for CBSE Class 9 English: 4 topics in quick points. Part of the CBSE Class 9 English syllabus.

162 questions36 flashcards5 concepts

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Key Topics to Revise

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1. Main Idea of the Chapter

  • The chapter shows that a dream becomes meaningful only when it is pursued with patience, hard work, and sacrifice.
  • Many people stop at wishful thinking, but successful people keep working until the dream becomes real.
  • Life can change a person’s dream, and a new dream can be just as important as an old one.
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2. Reading for Meaning: The Letter

  • The passage is a letter from a collection titled 'My Daughter, My Friend'.
  • The letter is written by a mother, Irene Chua, to her daughter Ming.
  • The letter is dated 19 June 1995.
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3. Vocabulary from the Letter

  • Insight means clear and deep understanding.
  • Singularly means exclusively.
  • Imperative means necessary.
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4. Theme of Self-Belief in the Poems

  • 'Step up to the challenge' encourages courage in facing difficulty.
  • The poem says there is no crowd to see the struggle, so self-belief matters more than approval from others.
  • The first step is described as the hardest.

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Key Concepts

A dream is a strong goalReaching worldA dream often requires yearsLife itself may change a person’sThe poem 'Step up to

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the important topics in Follow that Dream for CBSE Class 9 English?
Key topics in Follow that Dream include Main Idea of the Chapter, Reading for Meaning: The Letter, Vocabulary from the Letter, Theme of Self-Belief in the Poems. Study these first, then practise questions on each for Class 9 exams.
How should I revise Follow that Dream for Class 9 exams?
Learn the core ideas first, then work through the 162 practice questions on Follow that Dream. Revise definitions regularly and use flashcards for quick recall before the exam.

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