From Page To Mew-sical

Worksheet Description

In this Grade 11 Reading Literature Comprehension worksheet, students are tasked with analyzing and evaluating two interpretations of T.S. Eliot’s “Old Possum’s Book of Practical Cats.” They will explore how the musical “Cats” (1981/1982) and Eliot’s original poems align and differ in various aspects.

Students will delve into elements such as the story, setting, characters, imagery, and the moral or message conveyed in each interpretation. By comparing these two creative renditions, students gain a deeper understanding of the transformation of literary material into a musical and the nuances of storytelling, character development, and artistic choices. This exercise encourages critical thinking and literary analysis skills at the Grade 11 level.