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The Naming of Cats
by T. S. Eliot

Jemima & Electra’s Jellicle Junkyard
Learn more about Cats, the musical that is based upon fourteen poems from T. S. Eliot’s Old Possum’s Book of Practical Cats. Imagine trying to turn Eliot's poems into a full-length musical play. What challenges do you think might arise? Write your thoughts in the Web Links Activity Log. Then click on The Creation of Cats to read articles by the people who created the original production of the musical, including its writer and musical director, its director, and its choreographer.

T. S. Eliot: TIMELINE
Here you will view a time line highlighting significant events in
T. S. Eliot's life. Make a time line of your own life, noting dates and events that are important to you.

Extraordinary Cats
This site explores the world of extraordinary cats. Here you can learn about unusual cat varieties, amazing acts of cat courage, and cats’ mysterious homing instinct. After exploring the site, create a poster or collage as a tribute to all "extraordinary cats."

 


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