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Dancing - the way Romy does - symbolises celebration, connection and communication in Literature texts.

ChArAcTeR cOnSoLiDaTiOn WiTh RoMy

JCMay 21, 2025

Here's a fun task to keep you occupied and purposeful during an independent study session! Write a letter from one character to another. Perhaps pick a charact... Read More...

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aQa GcSe LaNgUaGe PaPeR 1 WiTh FAiNt DeCeMbEr

JCDecember 12, 2023

Read this story inspired by Linkin Park and practise your Language Paper 1 skills. https://youtu.be/uOJRx5GEDu0 Music has the power to make us feel... Read More...

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pOeTrY & tHe FeMaLe PoSiTiOn WiTh eLLiE GoULdiNg

JCMay 2, 2023

Accelerate your ability to analyse poetry - and deepen your appreciation of the female position - with a quick study of 'Better Man'. MUSIC FOCUS: Ellie Goulding.ACTIVITY FOCUS: Answer some quickfire questions about 'Better Man'. ACTIVITY 1... Read More...

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iNtRoDuCinG SoUnD oF pEn: FoR sTuDeNtS & TeAcHeRs oF gCsE & a-LeVeL eNgLiSh

JCApril 28, 2023

Sound of Pen classes use music as a doorway to a deeper understanding of GCSE & A-Level English texts. Sound of Pen is home to original, unique free les... Read More...

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tHe pOwEr Of AvA mAx

JCApril 20, 2023

Ava Max sings songs that dissect the concept of power whilst making you feel like you can take on the world. Perfectly meta. MUSIC FOCUS: Ava Max. ACTIV... Read More...

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nF & dUaLiTy

JCApril 8, 2023

It's been a while since Robert Louis Stevenson and Oscar Wilde wrote their novels about humanity's duality. But the conversation is NOT over... MUSIC FOCUS: NF.ACTIVITY FOCUS: Write your own rap. ACTIVITY 1 Watch NF's 'HOPE' video and mak... Read More...

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PoWeRfuL, PaSSiONaTe & PoSiTiVE: PeRsUaSiVe wRiTiNg WiTh CaLViN HaRRiS, ToVe Lo & ZuRiCh OpEnAiR fEsTiVaL

JCApril 1, 2023

Sometimes the world can feel slightly too angry. Let's use today's persuasive activity as an opportunity to channel our positive energy! MUSIC FOCUS: Zurich... Read More...

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