Overview and Outcomes:

This is a 15-session Literary Leaf for The Story of Flight by Jakob Whitfield in which children use the text for a wide variety of retrieve and record questions to familiarise themselves with locating evidence. There are also opportunities to look at the specific language used by the author as well as inferring and making comparisons across the text.

Synopsis of Text:

We chose this book for a Literary Leaf as it is a beautifully presented non-fiction book with a variety of illustrations and layouts.

A wonderfully displayed history of the iconic flying machines that have helped us soar through the skies, this book is perfect for child and adult aviation fans alike!

The story of flight is a fascinating one: from the earliest balloons and airships to the latest stealth jet, each breakthrough laid the foundation for the next. Trace the extraordinary history of flight in this strikingly illustrated guide, from the Wright Flyer to cutting-edge drones. Along the way, discover how the social upheavals of the past 240 years influenced the flight path: two world wars, equality for women and the fight against climate change. Finally, explore the incredible inventions that await us in the future.

Links to Curriculum areas, other Literary Leaves and Planning Sequences:

Greek Myths (Icarus), Who Let The Gods Out (Literary Leaf for Y5), FArTHER (Planning Sequence, Literary Curriculum Y4)