The Snail and the Whale (by Julia Donaldson) Book Companion Activities

The sea snail slithered all over the rock

And gazed at the sea and the ships in the dock.

And as she gazed she sniffed and sighed.

“The sea is deep and the world is wide!

How I long to sail,”

Said the tiny snail.

This 24 page pack is designed to complement the story “The Snail and the Whale” by Julia Donaldson. It includes:

• The Snail and The Whale Synonym Sort
• The Snail and The Whale Definitions
• The Snail and The Whale Story Questions
• Travelling on a Tail – Negatives and Positives
• Snail and The Whale Adjectives
• The Whale and Me Narrative Writing
• Pack Your Shell Visualising
• Thankyou Letter
• What an Adventure Recount
• Whale’s Feelings
• Communicating with a Snail
• Snail To The Rescue – What Could Go Wrong?
• Label a Whale Diagram
• Label a Snail Diagram
• Beached Whales Informative Text
• Print and Play Game – The Journey of the Snail and a Whale
• Print and Play Game – Snail One Hundred
• Beyond the Story – Links to videos and resources to extend student’s learning whilst making connections with the story.

Answers provided:

• Label a Whale
• Label a Snail
• Beached Whales

NOTE – The story is not included in this pack