Through these resources, pupils can learn about the inspirational female pilot, Amelia Earhart, the first woman to cross the Atlantic Ocean as a passenger and then as a pilot. Pupils will learn about her life, her contribution to aviation and how she inspired others.

Pupils in Year 3 and Year 4 will read the biographical text before answering comprehension questions about what they have read. The text 'Inspirational People: Amelia Earhart' could also be used as a model text and WAGOLL as part of a unit where pupils write biographies.

The resource would also be a perfect addition to learning as part of International Women's Day on 8th March, or during Women's History Month , also in March.

These LKS2 resources will:

• teach pupils about a significant person
• give pupils the opportunity to practise listening, reading and developing comprehension skills

This LKS2 resources pack includes:

• Inspirational People: Amelia Earhart - reading text
• Comprehension questions
• Answer sheet

National Curriculum English Programme of Study links

• Pupils should understand the books that they can read independently and those that they listen to 

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• Inspirational People: Amelia Earhart - reading text
• Comprehension questions
• Answer sheet