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Create a 30-minute guided reading activity for children, focusing on developing reading comprehension and vocabulary skills. Include questions to discuss the story and encourage critical thinking.
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Materials:

-	Book: "The Snail and the Whale" by Julia Donaldson
-	Pencils or pens
-	Notebook or paper for writing
-	Timer or clock to keep track of time
-	Whiteboard and marker

Activities:

1. Introduction (5 minutes)
Gather the children in a cozy reading area.
Start by telling them about the story "The Snail and the Whale" by Julia Donaldson.
Ask if they know the author or the story.
Show them the book cover and ask what they think the story is about based on the pictures and title.

2. Reading Aloud (10 minutes)
Read the story "The Snail and the Whale" by Julia Donaldson to the children.
Please encourage them to look at the pictures and think about how they connect to the story.
Ask the children to share their thoughts and ideas about the story while reading.
After finishing the reading, ask these questions to check your understanding:
 Who are the main characters in the story?
 What problem does the snail face?
 What does the snail dream of?
 Why does the snail want to explore the world?
 How does the whale help the snail achieve its dream?

3. Vocabulary Exploration (5 minutes)
  Pick a few difficult words from the story.
  After reading, show the children cards with new words from the story.
  Ask them to say the words and try using them in a sentence.
  Please encourage them to use these words in their everyday conversations.

4. Critical Thinking (5 minutes)
 Divide the children into small groups and give each group a whiteboard or large piece of paper.
 Ask each group to draw and label a picture of the snail and the whale.
 Please encourage them to use their imagination and add details to their drawings.

5. Reflection and Wrap-up (5 minutes)
Have the children think about what they learned from the story and the reading activity.
Ask them to share their favorite part of the book and explain why they enjoyed it.
Encourage the children to keep exploring books and reading on their own.

