Class 9 · Urdu · New NCERT
Chapter 13: عورت
"Aurat" (عورت) is a poem by Kaifi Azmi, a poet and lyricist of the progressive movement, and the title means "woman". Kaifi's well-known poem calls on women to rise and take their place alongside men in building a better world. At about eight pages it is a short item. Students recite the poem, feel its rousing rhythm and discuss equality and women's role in society. It links with the Physical Education chapter on women in sports and with the Social Science chapters on citizenship. It supports expressive reading and reflection.
This is chapter 13 of 15 in Jamuna, the Class 9 Urdu textbook, and begins on page 146 of the printed 2026-27 book. It follows "اعتماد" and is followed by "آغاز داستان (سحرالبیان)". Its form in the contents is: poem (nazm), by Kaifi Azmi. Transliterated title: Aurat.
In "عورت", the aims are fluent reading, clear pronunciation and understanding. Students can be asked to read a few lines aloud, explain what they understood, find new words and use them in a sentence of their own. Oral answers come before written ones, and students should not be discouraged by errors in spelling or script.
Make reading "عورت" a shared moment. Take turns reading lines, discuss unfamiliar words and look for them in newspapers or signs. Short, daily practice, with praise for effort, helps the script and the language settle.
This overview is written from the 2026-27 textbook's Contents page, its preface and the chapter title, to help families and teachers prepare. Please read the chapter itself for exact content, activities and exercises.