| Discussion topics for before reading: |
| • |
Why do you think the title is "Old Possum's Book of Practical Cats"?
|
| • |
Do you like poetry? Do you listen for rhymes when you hear poetry?
|
| • |
These cats are from England--what do you know about British culture?
Vocabulary:
|
| • |
cherish (1) -to feel love for.
|
| • |
rapt (2) - deeply interested and focused.
|
| • |
ineffable (2) - something that can't be described in words.
|
| • |
effable (2) - something that can be described in words.
|
| • |
caterwaul (17) - long wailing cries.
|
| • |
gavotte (17) - an old french dance.
|
| • |
terpsichorean (18) - a dancer or pertaining to dance.
|
| • |
various (53) different kinds of things.
|
| • |
seldom (53)- not often.
|
| • |
gambol (54)- to skip about, to frolic.
|
| • |
guffaw (54)- to laugh loudly.
|
*Note: These craft ideas are just suggestions.
You can use them, but you don't have to use them.
You can expand upon them, or add your own twist.
Remember, though, that the focus of your time should
not be on the development and execution of a craft;
the focus should be on the read-aloud and the
enjoyment of the book!
