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Reach for the Top & On Killing a Tree — Syllabus
Gujarat Board · Class 9 · English
What Reach for the Top & On Killing a Tree covers in Gujarat Board Class 9 English: 4 topics, for the 2026-27 session.
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4 Topics · Gujarat Board Class 9 English · 2026-27
Topics in Reach for the Top & On Killing a Tree
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Part I - Santosh Yadav: The Mountain Climber
- Born in Joniyawas village, Rewari District, Haryana - sixth child with five brothers
- Name 'Santosh' means contentment, but she was never content with traditional ways
- Broke social norms by wearing shorts instead of traditional dresses
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Part II - Maria Sharapova: The Tennis Champion
- Russian girl who reached world number one in tennis at barely 18 years
- Born in Siberia, sent to Florida for training before 10th birthday
- Heart-wrenching separation from mother Yelena for two years due to visa restrictions
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On Killing a Tree - Poem Analysis
- Poet: Gieve Patel - emphasizes trees are living beings, not easy to kill
- Theme: Environmental protection and the resilience of nature
- Structure: Free verse poem with no regular rhyme scheme
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Literary Devices and Techniques
- Characterization: Both Santosh and Maria shown as determined, sacrificing individuals
- Contrast: Traditional vs modern values in Santosh's story
- Imagery: Visual descriptions of mountains, tennis courts, tree's growth
Key Concepts
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Key topics in Reach for the Top & On Killing a Tree include Part I - Santosh Yadav: The Mountain Climber, Part II - Maria Sharapova: The Tennis Champion, On Killing a Tree - Poem Analysis, Literary Devices and Techniques. Study these first, then practise questions on each for Class 9 exams.
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