My favorite scene in this book is when the gang kidnaps romiette and julio. Sixteen year old romiette romi cappelle is an african american teenager living in cincinatti, ohio. Romiette and julio is about a interracial relationship, that takes a turn for the worst. The next morning is julios first day at romiettes school. Romiette and julio would be a wonderful curriculum tiein book, but it also stands alone as a firstrate novel about contemporary teens. The book also examines how gangs can gain power and take control. It first begins when julio moves from texas to cincinnati to get away from gang violence. Introduction will help you understand key concepts in the book. The plot updates the family feud between the capulets and montagues to reflect modern racial tensions between africanamericans and hispanics in the. Little did julios parents know, that this high school has gangs too. Comparison of romeo and juliet to romiette and julio by. Terrell put a gun to julio s stomach and julio backed away. Daniel roberts 15 similarities both relationships are hated by other people.
While it was wellwritten, i was not able to make as many texttoself connections due to the generation gap between myself and the characters in the story. As the book is read, students will identify words on the vocabulary list in the text. Soon they find themselves haunted by the purpleclad shadows of the gang, and the fire and water of romiettes dream merge in ways more terrifying and ultimately more affirming than even destiny could have foreseen. His anger developed when he was forced to move from the. Learn vocabulary, terms, and more with flashcards, games, and other study tools. Question 1dreams and the weather in this novel help tohint at what will happen later. All of the characters have unique voices and the writing style shifts according to the action. He soon discovers his soulmate is africanamerican romiette cappelle, who. Julio montague a tall, strong, angry, hispanic 16 year old from corpus cristi, texas. Romiette and julio welcome to the official site of sharon draper. This lead tells how good the book is, and how the questions i asked related to what romiette and julio did in the book. It is an updated version of romeo and juliet by william shakespeare. Teaching shakespeare and popular culture to reluctant readers and writers. This is the third time romiette and julio has been on the battle of the books list since i have been a coach.
In chapter 4, draper introduces the books second title character, julio. This foreshadowing because sometimes when you have a dream it is of things to come and when romi kept having the dream, you could tell something was about to happen. To define vocabulary words from the text through the use of. Goodreads members who liked romiette and julio also liked. Star crossed lovers when romiette cappelle meets julio montague, she feels as though she has met the soul mate who can rescue her from her recurring nightmare about. Julio knows its impossible since his parents moved from texas due to the heavy gang presence in its schools. Julio montague, a recent texas transplant to cincinnati, quickly falls for afroqueen during cyberchats on the internet. What is the significance of the book romiette and julio. Soon they find themselves haunted by the purpleclad shadows of the gang, and the fire and water of romiettes dream merge in ways more terrifying and ultimately more affirming. Romiette and julio baltimore leadership school for young.
When the devildogs threaten to teach them a lesson, romiette and julio come up with a risky plan to escape from the gangs fearsome shadow. Little did julio s parents know, that this high school has gangs too. Romiette and julio questions and answers discover the community of teachers, mentors and students just like you that can answer any question you might have on romiette and julio. Plagued by constant dreams of drowning, romi searches for an understanding of her. Julio hates the cold weather in ohio and wishes he could move back home to his grandfathers ranch. Created by multicultural childrens book day view on multicultural childrens book day share. If you havent read this book before, you should because its a terrific book im saying this in my boring voice kadija 4152011. Listen to romiette and julio audiobook by sharon m. It is an updated version of romeo and juliet by william.
Romiette and julio is a modern day rome and juliet written by sharon m. I had to give the book back to my teacher, and i know that i reallly liked some of the things they said in it. This book was awesome i felt like i was actually in the book but as a spy that no one can see. Best of all, if after reading an e book, you buy a paper version of romiette and julio. A 16year old africanamerican girl, whos the daughter of lady brianna and cornell cappelle. Timeline world history documentaries recommended for you. Find books like romiette and julio from the worlds largest community of readers. She uses suspense to keep the reader engaged throughout the novel. Romiette and julio by sharon draper lesson plans and teaching resources romiette and julio a teacher describes her process and activities in comparing the novel to shakespeares romeo and juliet.
The threat chapter 35 romiette was walking julio halfway home when a car pulled up beside them. Reproductions supplied by edrs are the best that can be. Awards and recognition louisville free public library. Buy a cheap copy of romiette and julio book by sharon m. The author keeps you waiting and wanting to read more to find out, will they be found, if they are still alive, and what happens next. Best of all, if after reading an ebook, you buy a paper version of romiette and julio. Free romiette and julio worksheets and literature unit for. Soon they find themselves haunted by the purpleclad shadows of the gang, and the fire and water of romiette s dream merge in ways more terrifying and ultimately more affirming than even destiny could have foreseen. Narrator johnson is splendid, capturing the range of accents of cincinnatis latino and black. Romiette and julio is a young adult novel by sharon draper, published in 2001 by simon pulse. My class is 50% africanamerican, 50% hispanic, and 98% live in poverty. Free romiette and julio study unit worksheets for teachers to print. A gang in their high school strongly objects to their interracial relationship, eventually kidnapping them and putting them in grave danger. I decided to limit my scope to this time frame to narrow down the available.
A tale of forbidden love with intentional references to shakespeares play, perhaps especially to its west side story incarnation, with a similar focus on issues of race and gangs. Dec 07, 2010 it seems the devildogs, a local gang, violently oppose the relationship of romiette and julio. Unfortunately, the gangs in cincinnati are just as bad, especially the devildogs, a black gang at romiette and julio s school. To define and use each vocabulary word in a sentence upon completion of. Draper is an updated version of the tragedy romeo and juliet by william shakespeare. Do you know in your heart that your destiny and his wore meant to merge. Exposition the characters are introduced along with some background information and the setting. In their case, it is because romiette is africanamerican and julio is hispanic, and the devildogs, a dangerous local gang, violently oppose their interracial relationship.
Its a book of romance and drama between a gang, romiette, and julio. Romiette and julio, by sharon draper, follows the starcrossed love of two modern teenagers. The next morning is julio s first day at romiette s school. Comprehension by chapter, vocabulary challenges, creative reading response activities and projects, tests, and much more. Do you think their reaction is similar to the way most people would react. Yesss, i meant romiette and julio, by sharon draper. When romiette cappelle and her best friend destiny, decide to order the scientific soul mate system from the back of the heavy. Romiette and julio study guide the following questions could be used for small group discussions, whole class discussions, or short answer written questions. Personal response romiette and julio are afraid to report the incident in london woods. Are romiette cappelle and julio montague like their shakespearean namesakes.
She is not interested in dating until she meets julio. Romiette and julio book report by davita parris on prezi. Read the book on paper it is quite a powerful experience. Comparison of romeo and juliet to romiette and julio. Read the introduction on pages 79 in romiette and julio. Oct 10, 2015 does the electronic version of the book completely replace the paper version. Reproductions supplied by edrs are the best that can be made.
Stream and download audiobooks to your computer, tablet or mobile phone. It seems the devildogs, a local gang, violently oppose the relationship of romiette and julio. After reading it for the 3rd time i still realize why middle school girls as well as boys. Unfortunately, the gangs in cincinnati are just as bad, especially the devildogs, a black gang at romiette and julios school. To relax herself, she starts to write in her diary. Sharon drapers romiette and julio is a wellcomposed storyline about two modernday teenagers. Romiette and julio discussion questions, activities, and research topics.
Julio got upset and lunged at terrell, one of the devil dogs. Draper star crossed lovers when romiette cappelle meets julio montague, she feels as though she has met the soul mate. I would also like romeo and juliet quotes, or just any good quotes. Printed and bound in the united states of america 2 4 6 8 10 9 7 5 3 1 the library of congress has cataloged the hardcover edition as follows. A timeline created with timetoasts interactive timeline maker. When romi and julio talk online enough to realize they are going to the same school, they decide to meet for lunch one day. Aug 14, 2007 my favorite scene in this book is when the gang kidnaps romiette and julio.
Soon they find themselves haunted by the purpleclad shadows of the gang, and the fire and water of romiettes dream merge in ways more terrifying and ultimately more. Does the electronic version of the book completely replace the paper version. Many of the characters in drapers novel closely parallel those in shakespeares play. Foreshadowing romiette keeps having a dream that she is drowning and just as she is about to slip away, she hears julio s voice. In my second year of teaching, i had the good fortune to hear sharon draper speak at the 200 i michigan reading association mra. Aug 26, 2011 parasite 2019 peach scene with subtitles oscar best picture winner cannes palme dor winner duration. Sixteen year old julio montague is a mexican teenager who has just moved to cincinnati. A tall, strong, openminded hispanic teenager who just moved from corpus christi to cincinnati because of gang problems. Romiette and julio is a new take on the old romeo and juliette story and this resource is a great way to help you teach it to your middle school students. Parasite 2019 peach scene with subtitles oscar best picture winner cannes palme dor winner duration. Draper makes the divide between romiette and julio racial rather. Like shakespeares famous starcrossed lovers, romiette cappell. He hates cincinnati the first day hes there but soon changes his opinion.
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