This practical text shows primary school teachers how they can teach literacy across the curriculum using poetry. Creative writing and poetry are coming back into fashion as the drive for literacy and rigorous testing take hold. This book goes through the primary curriculum, subject by subject: poetry and science and maths; poetry and personal, social and moral education; poetry and art and music; poetry and religious education; and poetry for its own sake. This "Literacy Hour" resource should: help teachers struggling to find captivating activities for the all important Literacy Hour; help teachers develop Literacy Hour work which is enjoyable; incorporate important themes around personal, social and moral development; assist in work in IT and computer work; and be whole curriculum friendly, therefore OFSTED friendly.