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The shimmering water sparkled like diamonds as I dipped my hand into the cool ocean. Suddenly, a giant shadow glided beneath me, and before I could blink, a manta ray with the kindest eyes surfaced right in front of me. ‘Climb on,’ it said with a voice like the waves, ‘Adventure awaits!’

Use your senses to describe this setting.

What do you think the voice of a manta ray would sound like?

Can you describe the appearance of the manta ray and how it might feel to touch it?

Why do you think the manta ray has ‘the kindest eyes’? What do kindness and friendliness look like?

What kinds of feelings would you experience if a talking manta ray invited you on an adventure?

What sea creatures do you expect to see during the underwater journey?

What kind of adventure do you think awaits you in the depths of the ocean?

How might the light play in the water as you go deeper into the ocean?

If you could talk to sea animals, what would you ask them and why?

What could be a problem that you encounter on this journey and how could you solve it?