Brooklyn Free School

Brooklyn Free School has one part for students aged 11–18 and one for students aged 4–11. Students in both parts choose the subjects they take, never do homework and don’t have to take exams or tests. And if they’re not enjoying a chemistry lesson, for example, they can walk out, or go to the students’ room and read a book. Three younger kids were doing this when I went in there on my visit. Other examples of subjects on the timetable are writing films and building design – a very popular subject. Some people think this kind of school is a bad idea. They don’t think it teaches students the things they’ll need when they grow up. They also think the school’s only for people who have lots of money. But actually, only 20% of the students pay the whole cost of being at the school.So what do the students think? One student, Marlon, says in his favourite class he watched a TV show about city life. It taught him a lot. In another, students discussed how people decide about things or vote. They then ate at local restaurants and decided which one they liked the best. Marlon also enjoyed making models of other students in a design class. But Marlon found it hard when he started at the school. It took more than a year for him to feel comfortable there. He played computer games in the students’ room for most of that first year. Now he enjoys classes and says he wouldn’t like to go to school anywhere else.

How many parts does Brooklyn Free School have?

Brooklyn Free School has one part for students aged 11–18 and one for students aged 4–11. Students in both parts choose the subjects they take, never do homework and don’t have to take exams or tests. And if they’re not enjoying a chemistry lesson, for example, they can walk out, or go to the students’ room and read a book. Three younger kids were doing this when I went in there on my visit. Other examples of subjects on the timetable are writing films and building design – a very popular subject. Some people think this kind of school is a bad idea. They don’t think it teaches students the things they’ll need when they grow up. They also think the school’s only for people who have lots of money. But actually, only 20% of the students pay the whole cost of being at the school.So what do the students think? One student, Marlon, says in his favourite class he watched a TV show about city life. It taught him a lot. In another, students discussed how people decide about things or vote. They then ate at local restaurants and decided which one they liked the best. Marlon also enjoyed making models of other students in a design class. But Marlon found it hard when he started at the school. It took more than a year for him to feel comfortable there. He played computer games in the students’ room for most of that first year. Now he enjoys classes and says he wouldn’t like to go to school anywhere else.

What does the first paragraph tell us about Brooklyn Free School?

Brooklyn Free School has one part for students aged 11–18 and one for students aged 4–11. Students in both parts choose the subjects they take, never do homework and don’t have to take exams or tests. And if they’re not enjoying a chemistry lesson, for example, they can walk out, or go to the students’ room and read a book. Three younger kids were doing this when I went in there on my visit. Other examples of subjects on the timetable are writing films and building design – a very popular subject. Some people think this kind of school is a bad idea. They don’t think it teaches students the things they’ll need when they grow up. They also think the school’s only for people who have lots of money. But actually, only 20% of the students pay the whole cost of being at the school.So what do the students think? One student, Marlon, says in his favourite class he watched a TV show about city life. It taught him a lot. In another, students discussed how people decide about things or vote. They then ate at local restaurants and decided which one they liked the best. Marlon also enjoyed making models of other students in a design class. But Marlon found it hard when he started at the school. It took more than a year for him to feel comfortable there. He played computer games in the students’ room for most of that first year. Now he enjoys classes and says he wouldn’t like to go to school anywhere else.

The writer saw some children at the school

Brooklyn Free School has one part for students aged 11–18 and one for students aged 4–11. Students in both parts choose the subjects they take, never do homework and don’t have to take exams or tests. And if they’re not enjoying a chemistry lesson, for example, they can walk out, or go to the students’ room and read a book. Three younger kids were doing this when I went in there on my visit. Other examples of subjects on the timetable are writing films and building design – a very popular subject. Some people think this kind of school is a bad idea. They don’t think it teaches students the things they’ll need when they grow up. They also think the school’s only for people who have lots of money. But actually, only 20% of the students pay the whole cost of being at the school.So what do the students think? One student, Marlon, says in his favourite class he watched a TV show about city life. It taught him a lot. In another, students discussed how people decide about things or vote. They then ate at local restaurants and decided which one they liked the best. Marlon also enjoyed making models of other students in a design class. But Marlon found it hard when he started at the school. It took more than a year for him to feel comfortable there. He played computer games in the students’ room for most of that first year. Now he enjoys classes and says he wouldn’t like to go to school anywhere else.

The writer explains why it is not true to say that

Brooklyn Free School has one part for students aged 11–18 and one for students aged 4–11. Students in both parts choose the subjects they take, never do homework and don’t have to take exams or tests. And if they’re not enjoying a chemistry lesson, for example, they can walk out, or go to the students’ room and read a book. Three younger kids were doing this when I went in there on my visit. Other examples of subjects on the timetable are writing films and building design – a very popular subject. Some people think this kind of school is a bad idea. They don’t think it teaches students the things they’ll need when they grow up. They also think the school’s only for people who have lots of money. But actually, only 20% of the students pay the whole cost of being at the school.So what do the students think? One student, Marlon, says in his favourite class he watched a TV show about city life. It taught him a lot. In another, students discussed how people decide about things or vote. They then ate at local restaurants and decided which one they liked the best. Marlon also enjoyed making models of other students in a design class. But Marlon found it hard when he started at the school. It took more than a year for him to feel comfortable there. He played computer games in the students’ room for most of that first year. Now he enjoys classes and says he wouldn’t like to go to school anywhere else.

What did Marlon enjoy doing the most?

Brooklyn Free School has one part for students aged 11–18 and one for students aged 4–11. Students in both parts choose the subjects they take, never do homework and don’t have to take exams or tests. And if they’re not enjoying a chemistry lesson, for example, they can walk out, or go to the students’ room and read a book. Three younger kids were doing this when I went in there on my visit. Other examples of subjects on the timetable are writing films and building design – a very popular subject. Some people think this kind of school is a bad idea. They don’t think it teaches students the things they’ll need when they grow up. They also think the school’s only for people who have lots of money. But actually, only 20% of the students pay the whole cost of being at the school.So what do the students think? One student, Marlon, says in his favourite class he watched a TV show about city life. It taught him a lot. In another, students discussed how people decide about things or vote. They then ate at local restaurants and decided which one they liked the best. Marlon also enjoyed making models of other students in a design class. But Marlon found it hard when he started at the school. It took more than a year for him to feel comfortable there. He played computer games in the students’ room for most of that first year. Now he enjoys classes and says he wouldn’t like to go to school anywhere else.

How does Marlon feel about the school?

Brooklyn Free School has one part for students aged 11–18 and one for students aged 4–11. Students in both parts choose the subjects they take, never do homework and don’t have to take exams or tests. And if they’re not enjoying a chemistry lesson, for example, they can walk out, or go to the students’ room and read a book. Three younger kids were doing this when I went in there on my visit. Other examples of subjects on the timetable are writing films and building design – a very popular subject. Some people think this kind of school is a bad idea. They don’t think it teaches students the things they’ll need when they grow up. They also think the school’s only for people who have lots of money. But actually, only 20% of the students pay the whole cost of being at the school.So what do the students think? One student, Marlon, says in his favourite class he watched a TV show about city life. It taught him a lot. In another, students discussed how people decide about things or vote. They then ate at local restaurants and decided which one they liked the best. Marlon also enjoyed making models of other students in a design class. But Marlon found it hard when he started at the school. It took more than a year for him to feel comfortable there. He played computer games in the students’ room for most of that first year. Now he enjoys classes and says he wouldn’t like to go to school anywhere else.

Students in both parts of Brooklyn Free School never do homework and don`t have to take exams or tests.

Brooklyn Free School has one part for students aged 11–18 and one for students aged 4–11. Students in both parts choose the subjects they take, never do homework and don’t have to take exams or tests. And if they’re not enjoying a chemistry lesson, for example, they can walk out, or go to the students’ room and read a book. Three younger kids were doing this when I went in there on my visit. Other examples of subjects on the timetable are writing films and building design – a very popular subject. Some people think this kind of school is a bad idea. They don’t think it teaches students the things they’ll need when they grow up. They also think the school’s only for people who have lots of money. But actually, only 20% of the students pay the whole cost of being at the school.So what do the students think? One student, Marlon, says in his favourite class he watched a TV show about city life. It taught him a lot. In another, students discussed how people decide about things or vote. They then ate at local restaurants and decided which one they liked the best. Marlon also enjoyed making models of other students in a design class. But Marlon found it hard when he started at the school. It took more than a year for him to feel comfortable there. He played computer games in the students’ room for most of that first year. Now he enjoys classes and says he wouldn’t like to go to school anywhere else.

A very popular subject is building design.

Brooklyn Free School has one part for students aged 11–18 and one for students aged 4–11. Students in both parts choose the subjects they take, never do homework and don’t have to take exams or tests. And if they’re not enjoying a chemistry lesson, for example, they can walk out, or go to the students’ room and read a book. Three younger kids were doing this when I went in there on my visit. Other examples of subjects on the timetable are writing films and building design – a very popular subject. Some people think this kind of school is a bad idea. They don’t think it teaches students the things they’ll need when they grow up. They also think the school’s only for people who have lots of money. But actually, only 20% of the students pay the whole cost of being at the school.So what do the students think? One student, Marlon, says in his favourite class he watched a TV show about city life. It taught him a lot. In another, students discussed how people decide about things or vote. They then ate at local restaurants and decided which one they liked the best. Marlon also enjoyed making models of other students in a design class. But Marlon found it hard when he started at the school. It took more than a year for him to feel comfortable there. He played computer games in the students’ room for most of that first year. Now he enjoys classes and says he wouldn’t like to go to school anywhere else.

People think this school teaches students the things they`ll need when they grow up.

Brooklyn Free School has one part for students aged 11–18 and one for students aged 4–11. Students in both parts choose the subjects they take, never do homework and don’t have to take exams or tests. And if they’re not enjoying a chemistry lesson, for example, they can walk out, or go to the students’ room and read a book. Three younger kids were doing this when I went in there on my visit. Other examples of subjects on the timetable are writing films and building design – a very popular subject. Some people think this kind of school is a bad idea. They don’t think it teaches students the things they’ll need when they grow up. They also think the school’s only for people who have lots of money. But actually, only 20% of the students pay the whole cost of being at the school.So what do the students think? One student, Marlon, says in his favourite class he watched a TV show about city life. It taught him a lot. In another, students discussed how people decide about things or vote. They then ate at local restaurants and decided which one they liked the best. Marlon also enjoyed making models of other students in a design class. But Marlon found it hard when he started at the school. It took more than a year for him to feel comfortable there. He played computer games in the students’ room for most of that first year. Now he enjoys classes and says he wouldn’t like to go to school anywhere else.

The school is for people who have lots of money.

Brooklyn Free School has one part for students aged 11–18 and one for students aged 4–11. Students in both parts choose the subjects they take, never do homework and don’t have to take exams or tests. And if they’re not enjoying a chemistry lesson, for example, they can walk out, or go to the students’ room and read a book. Three younger kids were doing this when I went in there on my visit. Other examples of subjects on the timetable are writing films and building design – a very popular subject. Some people think this kind of school is a bad idea. They don’t think it teaches students the things they’ll need when they grow up. They also think the school’s only for people who have lots of money. But actually, only 20% of the students pay the whole cost of being at the school.So what do the students think? One student, Marlon, says in his favourite class he watched a TV show about city life. It taught him a lot. In another, students discussed how people decide about things or vote. They then ate at local restaurants and decided which one they liked the best. Marlon also enjoyed making models of other students in a design class. But Marlon found it hard when he started at the school. It took more than a year for him to feel comfortable there. He played computer games in the students’ room for most of that first year. Now he enjoys classes and says he wouldn’t like to go to school anywhere else.

Marlon enjoys classes and says he wouldn’t like to go to school anywhere else.