9th English (TL) PART -1 Learning Outcomes

Meaning of Learning Outcomes

For English (Third Language) – Karnataka State Syllabus

Meaning of Learning Outcomes

Learning outcomes are statements that describe what learners are expected to know, understand, and be able to do after completing a lesson, unit, or course. In the context of English as a Third Language (TL), learning outcomes guide teachers in planning instruction that helps students acquire language skills—listening, speaking, reading, and writing—appropriate to their level.

Objectives of Learning Outcomes

• Define clear expectations: Help teachers and learners understand the goals of each lesson or unit.
• Guide teaching methods: Enable teachers to select appropriate strategies, materials, and activities.
• Support assessment: Provide a basis for evaluating whether students have achieved the intended skills and competencies.
• Promote student-centered learning: Focus on what the learner can do rather than what the teacher will teach.
• Ensure uniformity: Maintain consistency in language learning standards across schools following the Karnataka State Syllabus.

Importance of Learning Outcomes for English (Third Language) Teachers

• Effective Lesson Planning: Teachers can design lessons that target specific language skills and competencies.
• Focused Teaching: Outcomes help teachers stay focused on essential language abilities such as vocabulary, grammar, pronunciation, and comprehension.
• Better Assessment: Teachers can assess student progress based on measurable skills rather than subjective impressions.
• Enhanced Student Engagement: Clear outcomes motivate students to take ownership of their learning.
• Curriculum Alignment: Ensures that classroom activities align with the Karnataka State Education Department’s prescribed standards.
• Professional Growth: Encourages reflective teaching and continuous improvement in instructional practices.

Example (For English as a Third Language – Grade 6)

Learning Outcome: The learner will be able to read a short paragraph and answer factual questions in English.

Objective: To develop reading comprehension and vocabulary.

Assessment: Oral and written responses to reading passages.

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CLASS - 9 SUB- ENGLISH (TL) PART-1 Learning outcomes

Lesson 1: The Great Man (Based on Napoleon)

1. Students can read and understand a story that uses **dialogue** to drive the plot.
2. Students can identify the importance of **attention to detail** and preparation.
3. Students can explain the meaning of words like 'brilliant', 'inspect', and 'demand'.
4. Students can use English to explain the **pun/wit** in the soldier's final answer ("Both, sir").

Poem 1: The Voice of Courage

1. Students can read the poem to understand the importance of **inner strength and determination**.
2. Students can identify and use words that **rhyme and create rhythm**.
3. Students can write a sentence about a time they felt courageous.
4. Students can use simple adjectives to describe a courageous person.

Lesson 2: The Story of the White Mouse

1. Students can read a story and identify the key moments where a character makes a **difficult choice**.
2. Students can practice describing a sequence of **actions and reactions** (e.g., The mouse ran, the cat chased it).
3. Students can use simple comparative sentences (e.g., A white mouse is smaller than a grey one).
4. Students can understand the moral lesson about **kindness** or acceptance.

Poem 2: Nature’s Canvas

1. Students can use descriptive English to talk about the **colors and sounds of nature**.
2. Students can identify **personification** (e.g., the clouds are weeping).
3. Students can read the poem to appreciate the beauty of the surroundings.
4. Students can write a four-line verse about their favorite season.

Lesson 3: A Visionary Builder (Sir M. Visvesvaraya)

1. Students can identify the main **achievements and contributions** of a national figure.
2. Students can use simple past tense verbs to describe **historical events** and work done.
3. Students can explain the concepts of **dedication and public service**.
4. Students can read and extract **factual information** like dates and places from a text.

Poem 3: My Plan for Tomorrow

1. Students can use **future tense** (will, going to) to talk about their plans and dreams.
2. Students can express their wishes and aspirations clearly in English.
3. Students can identify and use words related to **planning and aspiration**.
4. Students can read the poem with a focus on word stress and rhythm.

Supplementary Reading

Topic: The Honest Woodcutter

• Students can read a moral story and clearly state the **lesson learned** (honesty is the best policy).
• Students can use words related to honesty and temptation (e.g., 'axe', 'tempted', 'reward').
• Students can use simple dialogue to act out the conversation between the woodcutter and the spirit.
• Students can identify the **climax** (the moment of decision) in the story.