Oct 10, 2008 listen to romiette and julio audiobook by sharon m. Romiette and julio is also listed as an ala best book and has been selected. Romiette and julio come up with a risky plan to escape from the gangs fearsome shadow. 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. Looking for an exciting novel to get your students hooked on reading. Drapers teen novel romiette and julio, julio is very excited at the prospect of meeting romiettes family and feels encouraged to do so by his own mother, mrs.
Romiette and julio by sharon draper lesson plans and. 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. Reproductions supplied by edrs are the best that can be. To define vocabulary words from the text through the use of. Her out of my mind has won multiple awards and has been a new york times bestseller for more than a year.
All content included on our site, such as text, images, digital downloads and other, is the property of its content suppliers and protected by us and international laws. A tale of forbidden love with intentional references to shakespeares play. This close reading is the perfect addition to any lesson on youth crime and teens in gangs. The young couple meet, not at the capulets feast, but in an internet chat room. In the beginning, transfer student, julio montague and romiette cappelle meet through an online chat room, and instantly become close friends at school gaining a strong affection for each other. All of the characters have unique voices and the writing style shifts according to the action. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Romiette and julio worksheets and literature unit by sharon m. Stream and download audiobooks to your computer, tablet or mobile phone. Luis montague julio s father maria montague julio s mother malaka grimes romiette s old friend who associates with the devildogs just to be liked and accepted.
The paperback of the romiette and julio by sharon m. In keeping with their shakespearean counterparts, they are thwarted in love. Romiette and julio unabridged audiobook, by sharon m. Romiette, an africanamerican girl, and julio, a hispanic boy, discover that they attend the same high school after falling in love on the internet. Buy romiette and julio reprint by draper, sharon m.
In my second year of teaching, i had the good fortune to hear sharon draper speak at the 200 i michigan reading association mra conference in grand rapids, michigan. Reproductions supplied by edrs are the best that can be made. Afroqueen is from a prominent african american family. Draper is a new york times bestselling author who has received the coretta scott king award for both copper sun and forged by fire. Awards and recognition louisville free public library. Draper star crossed lovers when romiette cappelle meets julio montague, she feels as though she has met the soul mate. Remote work advice from the largest allremote company.
See the progress your students make while they are reading. Plagued by constant dreams of drowning, romi searches for an understanding of her fear of water and her recurring nightmares. The couple in the story will show you how love can over come. About the author sharon draper spent more than thirty years teaching junior high and high school students how to appreciate the beauty of. Personal response romiette and julio are afraid to report the incident in london woods. Romiette and julio book report by davita parris on prezi. Draper updates shakespeares classic romeo and juliet in this romantic tale of starcrossed lovers out to control their own destiny.
Buy a cheap copy of romiette and julio book by sharon m. You might think you know what happened in the story, but you dont. Theyve been through heartbreak, loss, death, and suicide. But like the shakespearean characters whose names echo theirs, romiette and julio discover that not everyone approves of their budding romance. It seems the devildogs, a local gang, violently oppose the relationship of romiette and julio. At times, romiette and julio effectively parallels and contemporizes the original story. Draper, is a book that i would recommend to any girl in the sixth grade up any year in college. 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. Comprehension by chapter, vocabulary challenges, creative reading response activities and projects, tests, and much more. Her novel out of my mind has won multiple awards and. Biography welcome to the official site of sharon draper.
Free romiette and julio worksheets and literature unit for. Draper and publisher atheneum books for young readers. The horn book, school library journal, shelf awareness, bookpage, and the. He soon discovers his soulmate is africanamerican romiette cappelle, who. Julio montague, a recent texas transplant to cincinnati, quickly falls for afroqueen during cyberchats on the internet.
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. Summary keisha, a senior at hazelwood high, has been through so much with her friends over the past few years. Romiette and julio baltimore leadership school for young. Draper character descriptions conflictresoultion 3 events personal connections pictures literary devices activities character descriptions. Draper isbn 0689842090 sixteen year old romiette capplell is an african american teenager living in cincinatti, ohio. Draper s teen novel romiette and julio, julio is very excited at the prospect of meeting romiette s family and feels encouraged to do so by his own mother, mrs. She has received the coretta scott king award for both copper sun and forged by fire, and was most recently awarded the charlotte huck award for stella by starlight.
Romiette and julio would be a wonderful curriculum tiein book, but it also stands alone as a firstrate novel about contemporary teens. A trip to the mall becomes therapy in this highschool soap opera, third in the hazelwood high series by draper romiette and julio, 1999. But things go terribly awry, and the two find themselves caught up in a deadly reality more frightening that romiettes nightmare and in a desperate struggle to avoid the tragic fate of. As the book is read, students will identify words on the vocabulary list in the text. Romiette renee cappelle cornell cappelle lady brianna cappelle julio montague luis montague maria montague ben olsen destiny dodson. 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 fire and water. But like the shakespearean characters whose names echo theirs, romiette and julio discover that not everyone approves.
Terrell member of the devildogs, who threats and kidnaps romiette and julio. His anger developed when he was forced to move from the. She uses suspense to keep the reader engaged throughout the novel. The couple in the story will show you how love can over come any obstacle. Its a book that any of those girls can relate to and can enjoy reading. 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. Draper the story of romiette and julio is a modern version of shakespeares classic play romeo and juliette. Romiette, an africanamerican girl, and julio, a hispanic boy, discover that they attend the same high school after falling in love on the internet, but are harassed by a gang whose members object to their interracial dating. Like shakespeares famous starcrossed lovers, romiette cappell.
Julio s friend, ben olsen read benvolio, who looks like a punk rocker, has an optimistic and irreverent attitude that balances julio s passion and volatility. Draper grades 912 daily reading journal go beyond a simple book report. Related novels include monster by walter dean myers, the outsiders by s. Find books like romiette and julio from the worlds largest community of readers. Draper atheneum romiette, an africanamerican girl, and julio, a hispanic boy, discover that they attend the same high school after falling in love on the internet, but are harrassed by a gang whose members object to their interracial dating. Draper essay question on our facebook page where fellow bookworms are always glad to help. Africanamerican narrator keisha, having mourned the suicide of her exboyfriend, involves herself with an attractive older manwith neardisastrous results. Further complicating the issues surrounding keisha is the fact that the suicide.
Sharon tells us about the adventures and risk they do to survive and. Romiette and julio discussion questions, activities, and research topics. Sixteen year old romiette romi cappelle is an african american teenager living in cincinatti, ohio. Draper encompasses that love can persevere over any obstacle. Do you think their reaction is similar to the way most people would react. Sisi aisha johnsons versatile reading captures the sweeping love and thrilling action of this unforgettable story. Edwards award honoring her significant and lasting contribution to writing for teens. Learn vocabulary, terms, and more with flashcards, games, and other study tools. Romiette and julio, a teen romance novel written by sharon m. Draper is a new york times bestselling author and recipient of the margaret a. He soon discovers his soulmate is africanamerican romiette cappelle, who coincidentally attends his high school. 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. Romiette and julio by sharon m draper free book pdf.
A modern day twist on shakespears romeo and juliet blog. 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. Her novel out of my mind has won multiple awards and was. A 16year old africanamerican girl, whos the daughter of lady brianna and cornell cappelle. Feb 01, 2001 a trip to the mall becomes therapy in this highschool soap opera, third in the hazelwood high series by draper romiette and julio, 1999. The book also examines how gangs can gain power and take control. Julio montague a tall, strong, angry, hispanic 16 year old from corpus cristi, texas. If youre writing a romiette and julio essay and need some advice, post your sharon m. Julios friend, ben olsen read benvolio, who looks like a punk rocker, has an optimistic and irreverent. Save up to 80% by choosing the etextbook option for isbn.
Unlike other teenagers romeitte is very satisfy with her own life except there is one thing that trouble her the most. Julio and rome are found in good condition and they end up telling each. Teaching shakespeare and popular culture to reluctant readers and writers. In their case, it is because romiette is africanamerican and julio is hispanic, and the devildogs, a dangerous local. Free romiette and julio study unit worksheets for teachers to print. In their case, it is because romiette is africanamerican and julio. 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.
Like shakespeares famous starcrossed lovers, romiette cappelle and julio montague face strong opposition to. Do you know in your heart that your destiny and his wore meant to merge. Cornell cappelle romiette s father, whos a television newscaster. When romiette and julio meet in person, they know they are fated to be together. Well in this book, romiette and julio, it tells you how people can come together and just love each other. Sharon drapers romiette and julio is a wellcomposed storyline about two modernday teenagers. Listen to romiette and julio audiobook by sharon m. Draper is a professional educator as well as an accomplished writer. 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. Star crossed loverswhen romiette cappelle meets julio montague, she feels as though she has met the soul mate who can rescue her from her recurring nightmare about fire and water.
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