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