So You Think You Know Mr. Dorcin?
Who is Mr. Dorcin's favorite rapper?
Kendrick Lamar
The feeling of uncertainty or fear of what will happen next.
Suspense.
She worked hard to acquire the skills needed for the job.
to get, receive or earn something.
When a character realizes or figures something out.
What is an AHA Moment?
The acronym RACE stands for..
RESTATE
ANSWER
CITE
EXPLAIN
Where was Mr. Dorcin born and raised?
You have to answer the city and state.
Brooklyn, New York
When something happens that is the opposite of what you expect.
Irony
When Mr. Hill had caught Ryan on his phone and asked him why he had it out, Ryan tried to justify having it out by saying that he had to wait for his boss to let him know whether he had to come in to work today or not.
to explain of give good reason for.
When the older character gives our main character advice.
Words of the Wiser
This Notice & Note Signpost occurs when you’re reading and a character says or does something that’s opposite (contradicts) of what they have been saying all along.
Contrasts & Contradictions
Name at least 1 of 4 things Mr. Dorcin likes to do with his free time.
Read.
Listen to music.
Spend time with family.
Watch movies & TV.
This type of irony occurs when the audience knows something the characters don't.
Ex: We know the shark is behind the surfer.
Dramatic Irony
The ruthless coach cut half of the football team after one bad practice.
cruel and unworried about causing pain to others.
When a word or phrase is repeated. Repeated. Repeated. Repeated. Repeated.
Again & Again
After losing the game, Karmelo became vindictive and plotted a prank on the winning team.
having or showing a desire for revenge.
Who is Mr. Dorcin's favorite singer?
The Weeknd
This type of irony occurs when the opposite of what you expect happens.
Ex: A lifeguard that can't swim.
Situational Irony
The thought of Mr. Dorcin promising the winning team 20$ each, intrigued his class.
To raise one's curiosity or interest.
The author interrupts to have a flashback.
Memory Moment
Jason was using offensive language towards another student.
disgusting, upsetting, rude
What color is Mr. Dorcin's lunch bag?
Light blue/green.
This type of irony happens when you say the opposite of what you mean.
"Boy I sure can't wait to come to school today."
Verbal Irony
Mrs. Gantt's personality is very genial.
kind, friendly, cheerful and warm.
Should I be doing this? Why am I doing this? What should I do? are examples of
Tough Questions
Name the 3 types of irony.
Dramatic
Verbal
Situational