




Harbor and Sprout
Aviation Language Arts & Writing
These lessons are included in our Aviation Unit Study.
Discover language and writing through the lens of aviation with this in-depth, engaging guide by Amber of So Simple a Beginning. This study includes four Language Arts modules, four Writing modules, Spelling and Vocabulary, and additional resources for language exploration:
Language Arts Module 1: High Flight
- Explore the poem 'High Flight'
- Enjoy a new poetry teatime recipe
- Examine new vocabulary words
- Discuss the poem and consider your feelings about it
- Reenact the poem with stick puppets
- Narrate the poem
- Dive deeper and fly higher as you work through a guided analysis of the poem
- Delve into the feeling of flying
- Fill in the S is for Spitfire page with nature objects or sky-themed loose parts
- Practice writing in print and cursive, or copying the poem on blank lines
Language Arts Module 2: Prepositions
- Examine the function of prepositions and learn to identify one in a sentence
- Watch a prepositions video
- Study posters of prepositions of place and movement, then pretend you are a plan and fly as directed by the prepositions
- Play with prepositions on a sky mat
- Identify prepositions in practice sentences. Can you identify the prepositional phrase for each?
Language Arts Module 3: Aviation Alphabet
- Learn the code words of the Aviation Alphabet
- Watch a video for a brief overview of the aviation alphabet
- Read through the Aviation Alphabet poster and cards, then spell your name with the Aviation Alphabet
- Play a Broken Telephone game
- Play Aviation Alphabet Bingo
- Write an aviation-themed story using the words from the Aviation Alphabet
Language Arts Module 4: Icons and Symbols
- Learn to distinguish between a symbol and an icon
- Watch a video about semiotics
- Explore airport signs
- Play aviation pictionary
- Hunt for signs
- Create a sign of your very own
Guided Writing Project: Learn about and practice travel writing as you follow along with writing templates and prompts.
- Module 1: Plan your writing- learn the basics, make a plan, and complete background research
- Module 2: Travel Outline- Explore your destination, make notes, and outline your writing
- Module 3: Travel Draft- write your first draft
- Module 4: Revise, proofread, and rewrite
Additional Language Arts Materials:
- Aviation vocabulary
- Aviation spelling practice
- Spelling cards
- Spelling strip puzzles
- Word family spelling cards
- Spelling activity cards and ideas
- Word searches
- Copywork
- Writing prompts
These lessons may be completed over the course of one month with one module per week, or more quickly or slowly depending on personal preference. This is a digital download and the files will be delivered via email upon purchase. Enjoy your exploration of language and writing through aviation!