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Falling in Love with Reading and A Tree Grows in Brooklyn | The Great American Read

6th Grade – 8th Grade

9th Grade – 12th Grade

English

Discover the world of Brooklyn through the eyes of Francie Nolan. She escapes the problems of her family by reading, determined to read all the books in the library in alphabetical order. Find out why readers still value this classic tale today, and hear Noelle Santos and Lauren Graham tell why this story is so important to them.

Learning Objectives

Student will:

  • Watch a video segment and answer contextual questions.
  • Build vocabulary, reading and listening comprehension skills