Frank
That's right. She teaches the same level as Mr. Crocker-Harris, doesn't she.
Taplow
I was think she the teacher was teach this semester. I was sign up Crocker-Harris, but wrong Crock-Harris. Mrs. Crock-Harris right Crock-Harris.
Frank
Yes, I think I've heard that students often drop his class and add hers after they find out.
Taplow
But I very like Mr. Crock-Harris. He very care his student.
Frank
Well, that's good to hear. I'll tell him you said that.
Taplow
I like he sing song teach grammar. I study Infinitive.
Taplow exaggerates the drama of this song
"To dream impossible dream. To fight inbeatable foe."
Frank
You should sing that for extra credit.
Taplow
But Mr. Crock-Harris say extra credit only good if student build skill with extra credit. I need build skill. He say "Proof in pudding."
Frank
Well, good luck. I hope he passes you. I know I would. If a student came to me during exam week.
Taplow
You not Mr. Crock-Harris. He have his special way, not like other teacher.
gets "in the moment"--expressive and freer
He is disagree other teacher. Other teacher say, "Step by step." Mr. Crock-Harris say, "English not building, take elevator up. English like garden. Need take care all plant every day." No elevator. I like elevator. Other teacher have elevator. Teach floor by floor, step by step.
Frank
notices Millie entering
Tell me again what Mr. Crocker-Harris says. I mean, the garden metaphor?
Taplow
expansively, dramatically, a caricature
wags his finger, looks stern
"English not building, take elevator up. English like garden. Need take care all plant every day."
No comments:
Post a Comment