Romeo and Juliet in Urban Slang

Author: Tonia Lee

This book translates Romeo and Juliet into language that kids can understand. It also includes questions and activities at the end of each act.

It's not just for urban kids either. I plan on using it for my rural North Carlina students.

Act 1

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Literary Terms Work Sheet

Worksheet

For this worksheet, students will come up with a literary device (ie, simile, metaphor) based on the picture. When I did this activity, I encouraged students to add to my illustration.

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