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. Find books like romiette and julio from the worlds largest community of readers. Gutierrezs esl 8th grade esl class presents their rendition of romiette and julio, the book written by sharon m. A gang in their high school strongly objects to their interracial relatio. Julio montague, a recent texas transplant to cincinnati, quickly falls for afroqueen during cyberchats on the internet. Read unlimited books and audiobooks on the web, ipad, iphone and android. The plot updates the family feud between the capulets and montagues to reflect modern racial tensions between african. He soon discovers his soulmate is africanamerican romiette cappelle, who. Romiette cappelle is an africanamerican teenage girl that lives in cincinnati ohio. The couple in the story will show you how love can over come any obstacle. Draper the story of romiette and julio is a modern version of shakespeares classic play romeo and juliette. Oct 10, 2008 listen to romiette and julio audiobook by sharon m. Edwards award honoring her significant and lasting contribution to writing for teens.
It would be easy for us, the grownups to dismiss julio and romiette s love as high school puppy love, but one set of the parents mentioned that their love started as 16 year olds so that does happen and lasts. Draper updates shakespeares classic romeo and juliet in this romantic tale of starcrossed lovers out to control. Its a book that any of those girls can relate to and can enjoy reading. Get this book free when you sign up for a 30day trial. Download audiobooks written by sharon draper to your device. Free romiette and julio worksheets and literature unit for. Audible provides the highest quality audio and narration. Dec 07, 2010 it seems the devildogs, a local gang, violently oppose the relationship of romiette and julio. Draper isbn 0689842090 sixteen year old romiette capplell is an african american teenager living in cincinatti, ohio.
Get 50% off this audiobook at the audiobooksnow online audio book store and download or stream it right to your computer, smartphone or tablet. Listen to romiette and julio audiobook by sharon m. Dec 07, 2010 romiette and julio ebook written by sharon m. Romiette cappelle is a typical sixteenyearold girl who is looking for that special boy. Listen to unlimited audiobooks on the web, ipad, iphone and android. I read romeo and juliet long ago so im sure i missed many of the links in the story. Unfortunately, the local gang objects to romiette and julio s interracial relationship and continually hassles them. Sisi aisha johnsons versatile reading captures the sweeping love and thrilling action of this unforgettable story. Romiette and julio by sharon m draper read by sisi aisha. 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. Are romiette cappelle and julio montague like their shakespearean namesakes. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read romiette and julio. Draper overview 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. Romiette and julio, a teen romance novel written by sharon m.
Comparison of romeo and juliet to romiette and julio by. Sisi aisha johnsons versatile reading captures the sweeping love and thrilling. Stream and download audiobooks to your computer, tablet or mobile phone. Daniel roberts 15 similarities both relationships are hated by other people. A fan of sharon draper s very attentive style of writing that doesnt stray away. Sisi aisha johnson 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. Her novel out of my mind has won multiple awards and was. Draper star crossed lovers when romiette cappelle meets julio montague, she feels as though she has met the soul mate. I recommend sharon draper s romiette and julio to any english teacher interested in engaging reluctant readers and writers.
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. It seems the devildogs, a local gang, violently oppose the relationship of romiette and julio. Many of the characters in draper s novel closely parallel those in shakespeares play. Draper audio books, best sellers, author bio audible.
Romiette and julio study guide the following questions could be used for small group discussions, whole class discussions, or short answer written questions. I believe the last names of the characters were one link i missed. Jul 15, 2016 chapter 1 fear chapter 2 romiette s journal. 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. Start a free 30day trial today and get your first audiobook free. Here is a short movie trailer as seen in the eyes of the studnets by. Draper updates shakespeares classic romeo and juliet in this romantic tale of starcrossed lovers out to control their own destiny.
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. It is an updated version of romeo and juliet by william shakespeare. There is a fivethousanddollar reward for any information leading to the recovery of romiette and julio. She believes she has found him when she meets julio online and finds out that they both go to the same school. Her other books include romiette and julio, darkness before dawn, and double dutch. Audiobook excerpt narrated by sisi aisha johnson created by recorded books listen to the recording 04. 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. Like shakespeares famous starcrossed lovers, romiette cappelle and julio montague face strong opposition to. A modern day twist on shakespears romeo and juliet blog. If you like 1 month unlimited audiobook listening 12.
As this essay will show, it is a powerful text that parallels romeo and juliet. Draper does a really good job of foreshadowing with romiette s reocurring dream. Signin to download and listen to this audiobook today. A gang in their high school strongly objects to their interracial relationship, eventually kidnapping them and putting them in grave danger. Romiette and julio paperback 2001 edition sharon m. Romiette and julio audiobook free romiette and julio stream.
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. Top 10 tips for getting started with prezi video in your online classroom. Narrator johnson is splendid, capturing the range of accents of cincinnatis latino and black communities. Do you know in your heart that your destiny and his wore meant to merge. Comprehension by chapter, vocabulary challenges, creative reading response activities and projects, tests, and much more. 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. Draper, is a book that i would recommend to any girl in the sixth grade up any year in college.
A 16year old africanamerican girl, whos the daughter of lady brianna and cornell cappelle. But what makes you think it has something to do with this girl, luis. Unlike other teenagers romeitte is very satisfy with her own life except. Sharon draper, samantha murray and cherie reisman you are free to copy, modify and use these questions in educational settings, but not for commercial purposes. Unlike other teenagers romeitte is very satisfy with her own life except there is one thing that trouble her the most. Draper and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Images courtesy of publishers, organizations, and sometimes their twitter handles. You might think you know what happened in the story, but you dont. Jan 01, 2003 listen to romiette and julio by sharon m. Draper is a new york times bestselling author and recipient of the margaret a. Draper s teen novel romiette and julio, julio is very excited at the prospect of meeting romiette s family and feels encouraged to do. Romiette and julio audiobook free romiette and julio stream audiobook written by. Romiette and julio unabridged audiobook, by sharon m.
Draper updates shakespeares classic romeo and juliet in this romantic tale of. 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. Sharon draper has penned numerous modern classics of youth literature. Free romiette and julio study unit worksheets for teachers to print.
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. Draper, sisi aisha johnson for free with a 30 day free trial. Draper star crossed lovers when romiette cappelle meets julio montague, she feels as though she has met the soul mate who can. 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.