Mr. Kaplan rocks!

This is one of the funniest books I have ever read! I have been laughing all day as I read further.

Each "chapter" is based on a particular assignment that Mr. Parkhill gives. The assignments that are turned in are hilarious! There is so much misuse of words and misinterpretation of meaning. I can definitely see this happening with other subjects as well. So far Mr. Parkhill seems to be adjusting to the difficulties he is having and has decided that Mr. Kaplan is in fact very intelligent in his use of the english language. The other students don't get a whole lot of mention, other than how Mr. Kapland reacts to them or how they react to him.

Mr. Parkhill is using a method of teaching where the students all share what they have written for an assignment and then the students correct any errors and offer suggestions. Mr. Kaplan seems to be there as a reinforcer and guide as the students help each other out. I have been in classes where this method is used and have found it to be difficult to swallow at first (especially where there are criticisms being given!) but after a few weeks, I end up enjoying the feedback and many perspectives. It has helped me to move away from the thought that there is one right and one wrong, and now I tend to look at most things through the grey.