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How I Taught My Grandmother to Read ( Sudha Murty)

CBSE · Class 9 · English

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Topics in How I Taught My Grandmother to Read ( Sudha Murty)

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1. Chapter Overview and Central Idea

  • The narrator is twelve years old and lives in a village in north Karnataka with her grandparents.
  • Her grandmother, Krishtakka, called Avva, is sixty-two years old and has never gone to school.
  • The grandmother cannot read, so the narrator reads the weekly serial Kashi Yatre to her.
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2. Character Sketches

  • Sudha Murty is the author and narrator of the chapter.
  • As a child, she reads aloud to her grandmother and later becomes a teacher in Computer Science.
  • She is affectionate, observant, and helpful.
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3. Plot in Sequence

  • The village transport system was poor, so newspapers and magazines reached late.
  • The narrator used to read each episode of Kashi Yatre to her grandmother every Wednesday.
  • The grandmother listened with great concentration and later repeated the text by heart.
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4. Themes and Values

  • Education has no age limit.
  • Determination can overcome obstacles.
  • True independence comes from the ability to read and learn.

Key Concepts

Central concept: A story of literacy, determination, independence, and respect between a granddaughter and her grandmother

Sudha MurtyKrishtakka / AvvaKashi YatreTriveniLearning and independenceRespect and reversalBharat Our Land

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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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