English
My Childhood
In this Class 9 English chapter, A.P.J. Abdul Kalam recalls his childhood in Rameswaram and the people who shaped his character and ambitions. Students explore his family life, friendships, teachers, religious harmony, and the effect of social prejudice on young minds. The autobiographical narrative encourages discussion of simplicity, equality, perseverance, and respectful coexistence while developing skills in reading, interpretation, and understanding a first-person memoir.