Page 3 - English Class 9

Preface

A textbook is a main tool for the use of students on a particular subject that is
usually developed based on a curriculum to meet its curriculum standards.
This ‘English Grade 9’ textbook was developed to address the main aims
of Secondary Education. It aligns with the intent pursued by the National
Curriculum Framework for School Education, 2076 and was developed
fully in accordance with the Secondary Level English Curriculum, 2078. All
components of each lesson in the textbook are equally important and they
have the specific aim of presentation so as to fulfill the learning outcomes
stated in the curriculum.

This textbook, initially prepared by a team that includes Mr. Nim Prakash
Singh Rathaur, Mr. Ananda Dhungana and Mr. Pashupati Pandya, has been
revised by a team comprising of Dr. Gopal Prasad Pandey, Dr. Neil David
Rose, Mr. Ramesh Dhakal, Mr. Shankar Adhikari and Mr. Nabin Khadka.
Several people notably; the Director General, Mr. Ana Prasad Neupane, the
subject committee chairperson, Prof. Dr. Jib Lal Sapkota and the subject
committee members; Prof. Dr. Rishi Ram Rijal, Mr. Madhav Prasad Ghimire,
Ms. Maiya Niraula Pokharel and Mr. Tuka Raj Adhikari have contributed
significantly on the development of this book. The contribution made by
other experts and the practitioners; Mr. Parshu Ram Tiwari and Mr. Matrika
Subedi is also appreciated. The illustrations in the book were designed by
Ms. Shaili Malla and Kushal Adhikari. Art editing of this textbook in its
four-coloured version was done by Shreehari Shrestha. The Curriculum
Development Centre extends sincere gratitude to all of them. With the view
that the learning of English should be based on authentic materials, we
have retrieved and adapted the texts and tasks including the audios from
various authentic sources. Therefore, the Centre would like to extend its
acknowledgements to all of them.

This textbook may be used to deliver the foundation for the content of the
curriculum, the balance of skills to be taught and the types of language
practice the students are to take part in. However, teachers can adapt the
contents and tasks as per the need and context of their individual students.
This textbook can be used as the primary resource for classroom teaching but
teachers are encouraged to make use of their own resources to supplement
the language learning of their students. The Curriculum Development
Centre always welcomes constructive feedback for the betterment of its
publications.

Government of Nepal
Ministry of Education,Science and Technology
2022 AD Curriculum Development Centre