1.  You will soon begin reading Sharon Draper’s Romiette and Julio. As you know, it is very similar to William Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet. Both of these tell the story of two young people in love, but who are faced with opposition to their relationships. You will research on each of the following links and read ALL of the information given to you. You will need to take notes about each website because at the end of this web quest you will complete an assignment that will be graded.

2. MEET THE AUTHOR SHARON DRAPER  http://sharondraper.com/formal -biography.asp http://sharondraper.com/formal -biography.asp  In your notes write down 5 things you learned about Sharon Draper.

3.  The following link will lead you to a website about Romiette and Julio.  http://sharondraper.com/bookdetail.asp?id=7 http://sharondraper.com/bookdetail.asp?id=7  ***In your notes you need to write at least five things you learned about the book.

4. Go here http://www.biography.com/bio4kids/bi o4kids-meet-shakespeare.jsp for information on Shakespeare's life and works *** In your notes write down 5 things you learned about William Shakespeare.

5.  http://www.sparknotes.com/sparknotes/video /romeojuliet http://www.sparknotes.com/sparknotes/video /romeojuliet  Watch a summary of the play.  Write down five things you learned.

6.  In the reflection your group must compare and contrast the information you have learned through this web quest. There are two ways you can do this. 1.) Create a Venn Diagram comparing and contrasting the authors’ lives. OR 2.) Create a Venn Diagram comparing and contrasting the stories they have written. Just make sure you have enough information for whichever method you choose. Your notes and the Venn Diagram will be your exit slips.