They went into a private chat room and got to know each other. The intimidation by the gang ratchets up, however, once they discover that hispanic julio and romiette, who is black have fallen in love. When romi and julio talk online enough to realize they are going to the same school, they decide to meet for lunch one day. Audiobook excerpt narrated by sisi aisha johnson created by recorded books listen to the recording 04. Romiette is black and julio is mexican and their love angers many people including their parents. Oct 10, 2015 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. Julio comes up with a plan to expose the gang, but things go very wrong when the plan doesnt go exactly the way they wanted and the couple ends up in big trouble.
Stream audiobooks from one of the largest collections of online audiobooks. Learn romiette and julio vocab with free interactive flashcards. They met n the chat room a second time and then decided to meet in school. What does the gang do to romi and julio when they ignore their threats. Whats the name of the gang that threatens romiette and julio. Ironically, julios parents had fled texas because of gang pressure on their only son. The devildogschapter 28, page 3what does ben mean when he. Romiette and julio discussion questions, activities, and research topics. Sweetscented dreams of julio have almost overtaken romis nightmareswhen suddenly they return, but this time in real life. Find books like romiette and julio from the worlds largest community of readers. Is was a copy of romeo and juliet so is was a easy book to understand. My class is 50% africanamerican, 50% hispanic, and 98% live in poverty. Listen to romiette and julio audiobook by sharon m. But there are gangs in cincinnati and julio soon finds himself eyed by the devil dogs.
He soon discovers his soulmate is africanamerican romiette cappelle, who. Plus, youll get an additional audiobook per month after trial. Choose from 232 different sets of romiette and julio vocab flashcards on quizlet. Ellmann supported finding the audiobook a commercial copublisher, and wf howes came on board. Find staff picks, recommended titles, award winners and. Draper updates shakespeares classic romeo and juliet in this romantic tale of. Romiette and julio unabridged audiobook, by sharon m. 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. I am a 9th and 10th grade reading and english teacher, and i downloaded this version of romiette and julio so my students could listen to it as they read along. Images courtesy of publishers, organizations, and sometimes their twitter handles. Stream and download audiobooks to your computer, tablet or mobile phone. You can customize the printable with the options shown below, or you can just click the build printable button to create it now. She is not interested in dating until she meets julio. Jul 28, 2016 when romiette cappelle and her best friend, destiny, decide to order the scientific soul mate system from the back of heavy hunks magazine, theyre not sure what theyre getting into. Free romiette and julio worksheets and literature unit for. Dec 19, 2008 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. It is an updated version of romeo and juliet by william shakespeare. The book i recently read is romiette and julio by sharon draper. Cornell cappelle romiette s father, whos a television newscaster. This is the third time romiette and julio has been on the battle of the books list since i have been a coach. Julio hates the cold weather in ohio and wishes he could move back home to his grandfathers ranch.
Romiette and julio baltimore leadership school for young. Summarize romiette and julio refuse to obey the devildogs warnings to stop seeing each other. It turns out they go to the same high school, not to mention having almost the same names as shakespeares famous lovers. It first begins when julio moves from texas to cincinnati to get away from gang violence. 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. 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. Yes this project met my expectations because is was a easy story to make a project on. 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. Despite going to the same school, romiette and julio meet in an online chat room, where julio shares the woes of his new life in ohio, and where romiette makes him feel more alive than he.
Unfortunately, the gangs in cincinnati are just as bad, especially the devildogs, a black gang at romiette and julio s school. I ended up not using the audio version for several reasons. Julio is a 16 year old hispanic boy who just moved to cincinnati from corpus christi, texas. They are continuously threatened by one gang in particular called the devildogs. A gang in their high school strongly objects to their interracial relationship, eventually kidnapping them and. 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. Despite going to the same school, romiette and julio meet in an online chat room, where julio shares the woes of his new life in ohio, and where romiette makes him feel more alive than he ever felt in texas. Are romiette cappelle and julio montague like their shakespearean namesakes.
Personal response romiette and julio are afraid to report the incident in london woods. Ben julio s new best friend who dyes his hair bright colors to be different and stand out in the crowd. A tall, strong, openminded hispanic teenager who just moved from corpus christi to cincinnati because of gang problems. He hates cincinnati the first day hes there but soon changes his opinion. Lady cappelle romiette s mother, who owns a boutique. Looking for an exciting novel to get your students hooked on reading. Julio montague, a recent texas transplant to cincinnati, quickly falls for afroqueen during cyberchats on the internet. The young couple meet, not at the capulets feast, but in an internet chat room. There are big debates about whether stephen frys or jim dales rendition of the audiobooks are better, but as a brit who grew up listening to. Luis montague julio s father maria montague julio s mother. The story is about two kids who become lovers, but the local gang doesnt want the two to be together because of their different races. A 16year old africanamerican girl, whos the daughter of lady brianna and cornell cappelle. Oct 10, 2008 listen to romiette and julio audiobook by sharon m.
Unfortunately, the gangs in cincinnati are just as bad, especially the devildogs, a black gang at romiette and julios school. Draper updates shakespeares classic romeo and juliet in this romantic tale of starcrossed lovers out to control their own destiny. Julio knows its impossible since his parents moved from texas due to the heavy gang presence in its schools. Romiette and julio quizzes romiette and julio quiz 1.
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 is a young adult novel by sharon draper, published in 2001 by simon pulse. Dec 07, 2010 this is the third time romiette and julio has been on the battle of the books list since i have been a coach. Do you think their reaction is similar to the way most people would react.
When romiette cappelle and her best friend, destiny, decide to order the scientific soul mate system from the back of heavy hunks magazine, theyre not sure what theyre getting into. Romiette is an african american girl and julio is a mexican american boy. I have read the book romiette and julio by sharon m. Ironically, julio s parents had fled texas because of gang pressure on their only son. Romiette and julio, a sensational novel, written by the popular author sharon m. 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. 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. Julios friend, ben olsen read benvolio, who looks like a punk rocker, has an optimistic and irreverent. Gerald is only three years old when his mama leaves him alone in the house while she visits her. After reading it for the 3rd time i still realize why middle school girls as well as boys. Sixteen year old romiette romi cappelle is an african american teenager living in cincinatti, ohio. Goodreads members who liked romiette and julio also liked. A tall, strong, openminded hispanic teenager who just moved from corpus christi to cincinnati. How to make the worlds best fettuccine alfredo cooking italian with joe duration.
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. 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. View test prep romiette and julio quizzes from english english at e e smith high. Quizlet flashcards, activities and games help you improve your grades. Romiette and julio baltimore leadership school for young women. Sep 01, 1999 julio is a 16 year old hispanic boy who just moved to cincinnati from corpus christi, texas. Describe romiettes dream in 3 sentences from chapter 1. But like the shakespearean characters whose names echo theirs, romiette and julio discover that not everyone approves of their budding romance. Get 50% off this audiobook at the audiobooksnow online audio book store and download or stream. Start a free 30day trial today and get your first audiobook free. The first harry potter audiobook voiced by stephen fry is now free to.
Plagued by constant dreams of drowning, romi searches for an understanding of her. Get 50% off this audiobook at the audiobooksnow online audio book store and download or stream it right to your computer, smartphone or tablet. May 01, 2001 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. 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 is about a interracial relationship, that takes a turn for the worst. Sisi aisha johnsons versatile reading captures the sweeping love and thrilling action of this unforgettable story. Little did julios parents know, that this high school has gangs too. Draper star crossed lovers when romiette cappelle meets julio montague, she feels as though she has met the soul mate who can. Drapers 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. Sixteen year old julio montague is a mexican teenager who has just moved to cincinnati. In their case, it is because romiette is africanamerican and julio. Free romiette and julio study unit worksheets for teachers to print. A tall, africanamerican, longhaired teenager in the city of cincinnati.
Little did julio s parents know, that this high school has gangs too. This is a takeoff of william shakespears book romeo and juliet it has a very powerful message which is where ever you go in life there are going to be obsticals in your way. Many of the characters in drapers novel closely parallel those in shakespeares play. All of my students are labeled atrisk and have an average of a 6th grade reading level in the 10th grade. It is about two teenagers from different worlds who fall in love.
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