When DJing, Andy C puts his whole heart into creating the most mind-blowing mixes. You should take the same approach to your creative writing. When you pack yo... Read More...
Let's listen to some brilliant songs and then write a poem with real focus on rhyming for effect!
MUSIC FOCUS: Ayra Starr, Coldplay, Charli XCX, Icona Pop,... Read More...
One Step Closer make real ART. We should definitely spend some time diving into the band's lyrics. So poetic and so powerful!!
MUSIC FOCUS: One Step Closer... Read More...
We love the way Bow Anderson speaks directly to her body. Let's use her song as inspiration for a serious - but very fun - writing activity!
MUSIC FOCUS: B... Read More...
Rhyming words is a lot fun! Let's find some exciting vocabulary and then pair it up with other vocab that is equally full of energy!
MUSIC FOCUS: Eminem.
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When we read a text, we have to consider the time at which it was written. We need to understand whether the author's ideas aligned with the majority - or if t... Read More...
Let's make sure that practising the skills needed to complete AQA's Language Paper 2 is fun for us!! Today, we're going to listen to Louis Dunford's 'North Lon... Read More...
Madonna's music a made an enormous impact. Let's think about how her songs hit even harder than they might have otherwise because of the world - Ronald Reagan'... Read More...
Explore the significance of disappointment in SZA’s ‘Kill Bill’.
Read the 'Kill Bill' lyrics and prep by considering the 3 questions directly below.
Dec... Read More...
With Slam Dunk just a month away, here's a list of our favourite Against The Current tracks! See if you agree with our choices, then have a go at the activity ... Read More...
Soooo many albums that made our hearts whoosh! Here's a list of the best 20 long-players of 2023...
MUSIC FOCUS: The best albums of 2023.ACTIVITY FOCUS: Com... Read More...
Short and very, very sweet - here are the EPs that made us jump up and down the most in 2023!
MUSIC FOCUS: The best EPs of 2023.ACTIVITY FOCUS: Come up with... Read More...
Soooo much music that made our hearts go BOOM! Here our the best 75 songs of 2023...
MUSIC FOCUS: The best releases of 2023.ACTIVITY FOCUS: Come up with you... Read More...
You know what they say about the things that come to those who wait...
MUSIC FOCUS: Ankor; Blaze The Trail.ACTIVITY FOCUS: Write your own review.
Ankor &... Read More...
As part of his preparation for this year's GCSE English Language exams, Orson wrote about an issue close to his heart. If you don't already care about record s... Read More...
Trophy Eyes, ‘Suicide and Sunshine’ (Hopeless Records)
Think about the truly important albums: Nirvana’s raw yet resplendent ‘Nevermind’; Biffy Clyro’s hear... Read More...
We went to Slam Dunk and it was the PERFECT day. Read our review, then write about your own perfect experience.
MUSIC FOCUS: Enter Shikari; Malevolence; PVR... Read More...
Question 5 AQA's Language Paper 2 will require you to write a letter, speech, essay, article or leaflet text. Let's practise the leaflet writing.
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The first time Linkin Park came to England, I got to hang out with them for a couple of days. This is a story inspired by my love for the band.
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"Music ignites all areas of child development... particularly in the areas of language acquisition and reading skills." (UNICEF)
MUSIC FOCUS: MASSIVE ATTACK... Read More...
It's impossible to read 'Where The Crawdads Sing' or listen to Taylor Swift's 'Carolina' and not feel inspired! Our aim today is to write a description that so... Read More...
Is there anything more fun that writing about the things you REALLY love? And is there anything any of us love more than going to a festival?!
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Start today's poetry writing class by watching this tribute to the superstar DJ/humble songwriter...
https://youtu.be/FhWDZExRacE
TASK 1
Watch the '... Read More...
Finding the words to describe that feeling our favourite music gives us is never easy. And so we repeat ourselves in the hope that someone will get what we're ... Read More...
It's time for us to YELL about our favourite songs of recent times. Have a read of the four reviews below, and remember: it's not always about using BIG words ... Read More...
Your voice is EVERYTHING. But how to say all the things you need to? Well, it's so funny that you should ask! Enter Shikari's impassioned frontman Rou Reynolds... Read More...
Because work and play can be exactly the same thing, here are 3 more reviews that will introduce you to the best music of recent times AND improve your confide... Read More...
The music we listen to keeps us afloat and fills us with good and lovely feelings. It helps us to remember that WE ARE NOT ALONE. Here are our reviews of some ... Read More...