Support your answer with specific details from the text. It first begins when julio moves from texas to cincinnati to get away from gang violence. Many of the characters in drapers novel closely parallel those in shakespeares play. I decided to read this book because i really like love stories with suspense in them, and this story was a perfect match.
He soon discovers his soulmate is africanamerican romiette cappelle, who. Romiette and julio, a sensational novel, written by the popular author sharon m. What is the significance of the book romiette and julio. Are romiette cappelle and julio montague like their shakespearean namesakes. Author and narrator sustain suspense until the last minute as drapers text is enhanced by this excellent audio production. 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.
Start a free 30day trial today and get your first audiobook free. A 16year old africanamerican girl, whos the daughter of lady brianna and cornell cappelle. Romiette and julio student packet by novel units, inc. Romiette and julio unabridged romiette and julio unabridged audiobook, by sharon m. This novel is about a hispanic teenager, julio montague, who moves from texas. Little did julio s parents know, that this high school has gangs too. Are romiette cappelle and julio montague like their shakespearean.
The book i recently read is romiette and julio by sharon draper. 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. Unfortunately, the gangs in cincinnati are just as bad, especially the devildogs, a black gang at romiette and julios school. Romiette and julio, by sharon draper, follows the starcrossed love of two modern teenagersjulio montague and romiette cappellewho meet in an online chat room and discover that they attend the. If you like 1 month unlimited audiobook listening 12. Winner of audiofile earphones award c audiofile 2003, portland, maine. Listen to romiette and julio audiobook by sharon m. How is this technique employed by the author effective in building suspense and introducing the main character. 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. Do you think their reaction is similar to the way most people.
Parasite 2019 peach scene with subtitles oscar best picture winner cannes palme dor winner duration. Free romiette and julio study unit worksheets for teachers to print. 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. Aug 26, 2011 parasite 2019 peach scene with subtitles oscar best picture winner cannes palme dor winner duration. Nov 15, 2008 yesss, i meant romiette and julio, by sharon draper. There is a fivethousanddollar reward for any information leading to the recovery of romiette and julio. Julio montague a tall, strong, angry, hispanic 16 year old from corpus cristi, texas.
From folksy to urban, her warm blend of bite and sweetness wrapped in an accessible narration style sets the right tone in such award winning books as. Sisi johnson is a storyteller for a storytellers story. Draper audio books, best sellers, author bio audible. Get 50% off this audiobook at the audiobooksnow online audio book store and download or stream it right to your computer. Listen to thousands of best sellers and new releases on your iphone, ipad, or android. One of romiette s friends back when they were small children.
Sisi aisha johnson romiette, an africanamerican girl, and julio, a hispanic boy, discover that they attend the same high school after falling in. Romiette and julio book report by davita parris on prezi. Draper updates shakespeares classic romeo and juliet in this romantic tale of. Sharon drapers romiette and julio is a wellcomposed storyline about two modernday teenagers. Romiette and julio is about a interracial relationship, that takes a turn for the worst. As shakespeare did in romeo and juliet, sharon draper uses the theme of destiny in romiette and julio. Get 50% off this audiobook at the audiobooksnow online audio book store and download or stream it right to your computer, smartphone or tablet. His anger developed when he was forced to move from the. I hope that more people read this book because it shows an alternate ending for shakespeares original tale.
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. He always has different hair color daily and has lots of piercings. What predictions can the reader make about romiette. This foreshadowing because sometimes when you have a dream it is of.
Soon they find themselves haunted by the purpleclad shadows of the gang, and the fire and water of romiettes. May 01, 2001 romiette and julio is a really good book. It is an updated version of romeo and juliet by william shakespeare. Yesss, i meant romiette and julio, by sharon draper. This book is based on an africanamerican and a texanamerican. 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. This is a takeoff of william shakespears book romeo and juliet it has a very powerful message.
Romiette and julio audible audiobook unabridged sharon m. Julio montague, a recent texas transplant to cincinnati, quickly falls for afroqueen during cyberchats on the internet. Unfortunately, the gangs in cincinnati are just as bad, especially the devildogs, a black gang at romiette and julio s school. Romiette and julio preloaded digital audio player august 1.
It takes place in modern times and in cincinnati, ohio. Though ive only read it once, i think that romiette and julio is the best written version of the romeo and juliet story ever. 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. Personal response romiette and julio are afraid to report the incident in london woods. Romiette and julio audiobook free romiette and julio stream audiobook written by. I would also like romeo and juliet quotes, or just any good quotes.
Foreshadowing romiette keeps having a dream that she is drowning and just as she is about to slip away, she hears julios voice. Romiette and julio by sharon m draper read by sisi aisha. Romiette is sixteen years old, five feet five inches, with brown skin and hazel eyes. 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 other books include romiette and julio, darkness before dawn, and double dutch. 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. Sisi aisha johnsons versatile reading captures the sweeping love and thrilling action of this unforgettable story. Romiette and julio audiobook free romiette and julio stream. Romiette and julio 10 questions by clarabonita last updated. Foreshadowing romiette keeps having a dream that she is drowning and just as she is about to slip away, she hears julio s voice. It seems the devildogs, a local gang, violently oppose the relationship of romiette and julio. 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. Romiette and julio, by sharon draper, follows the starcrossed love of two modern teenagers julio montague and romiette cappellewho meet in an online chat room and discover that they attend the. Well in the book it was wierd because romiette and julios names are really close to the shakespears play romeo and juilet. 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. When romi and julio talk online enough to realize they are going to the same school, they decide to meet for lunch one day.
All content included on our site, such as text, images, digital downloads and. She is fascinated with astrology and uses a lot of the zodiac sign references as her ways of life. 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 2. Draper updates shakespeares classic romeo and juliet in this romantic tale of starcrossed lovers out to control their own destiny. Stream and download audiobooks to your computer, tablet or mobile phone. Explain to students that a theme is a universal statement with which readers as well as characters can. All ages will enjoy a new look at a timeless classic. Pictures of the two young people will he posted throughout the city.
Romiette and julio is a young adult novel by sharon draper, published in 2001 by simon pulse. Julio is also sixteen, is about six feet tall, and has curly black. My class is 50% africanamerican, 50% hispanic, and 98% live in poverty. Rbdigital unlimited audio pub library us collection. Oct 10, 2008 listen to romiette and julio audiobook by sharon m. Romiette and julio preloaded digital audio player august 1, 2007 by sharon m. She uses suspense to keep the reader engaged throughout the novel. Free romiette and julio worksheets and literature unit for. There is a fivethousanddollar reward for any information leading to the recovery of romiette and.
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