Unpack the literary potential of every song. Take the high energy song Give It All You've Got, personalise it to fit the name of your school, and watch the children's enjoyment as they rap the verses. But, why not take it one step further and learn some of the words connected with doing your best e.g. PERSISTENCE, GRIT, DETERMINATION and get each child to choose one word to spark off an acrostic poem. For loads more curriculum linked ideas, click here: http://www.outoftheark.co.uk/songs-for-ever

Bruce Springsteen - You've got it