July - Shakespeare to Beyonce!

July is a chance to celebrate poetry and lyrics, whatever your age! From Shakespeare to Beyonce, the books and series below will introduce poetry to younger children and celebrate verse, music, raps and rhymes!

 

Poetry from rigby navigator

Rigby Navigator|Key Stage 2

What better way to incorporate July's 'Rhythm and Rhyme' theme into your teaching than with poetry from Rigby Navigator. Four beautifully annotated series to develop your children's understanding of poetic structure with rich, vibrant texts they'll go back to time and again.

More info on Rigby Navigator|

 

poems, raps & Rhymes

Poems, Raps and RhymesWorld of Music| - Key Stage 2/3

A visually stunning guide to the music of the world.

Poetry Resources| for Key Stage 3, GCSE & A Level

A great range of poetry resources for all ages.

Gangsta Rap| - for ages 13+

An accessible urban story of grit and hope from Benjamin Zephaniah.

The Shakespeare Library| - Key Stage 3

An insight into Shakespearian theatre as we enjoy it today, and as it was first intended.

A History of American Music| - Key Stage 3/4

An exciting, informative series, winner of the 2007 British Book Design & Production Awards.

Star Files| - Key Stage 3/4

A high-interest series looking at the life and work of popular figures in TV, music and film.