I really enjoyed reading this book. At first I was turned off by the poetry and didn't know what was happening. As I started to understand how the book was written, I was able to pick up on the flow of the verses. This is a great retelling of Romeo and Juliet in contemporary times. Students could relate and identify with emotions and feelings described by characters in the story. I think students would enjoy reading the poetry because it is written in a concise and easily understood format. A lot of good lessons could be constructed by comparing Street Love to other books about love (especially Romeo and Juliet).
Myers, Walter Dean. Street Love. New York: Harper Collins, 2006.
2 comments:
After my first read-through of this book last year, I didn't think of the ROMEO AND JULIET connection. I did more this go-round. And I figure, an identical ending would be a bit much, and maybe turn readers off b/c of the tragic finale. So this way works really well, and shows the same kind of "do anything for love" theme.
I totally agree! I don't think I would have liked the book as much if they had died at the end, especially considering the hardships they faced. It would have been too much for middle level kids.
Post a Comment