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Charli XCX fighting her way through the smoke that symbolises all the barriers faced by women throughout time.

ThE WhO’s WhO oF a-LeVeL eNgLiSh LiT WiTh ChArLi XcX

JCJune 13, 2025

Charli XCX is everywhere! And that's a very good thing! Equally brilliant is the way in which her music can help facilitate a deeper understanding of the chara... Read More...

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WhO iS ShAkEsPeArE’s MoSt BrAt ChArAcTeR?

JCJune 13, 2025

Who better to teach us about Shakespeare than the tornado-like Charli XCX? Her 'brat' project propelled her to pop stardom - just as your own work is about to ... Read More...

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ChArAcTeR sTuDy WiTh TaKiNg BaCk SuNdAy

JCJune 12, 2025

Taking Back Sunday return to the UK next month to headline 2000trees. The perfect time, then, to revisit post-hardcore/emo smash 'Cute Without The E'! https://youtu.be/ap0mqwvf7H0?si=CHa-CLUd20NSLdaP ACTIVITY 1 Read the lyrics to Taking B... Read More...

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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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Lynn Gunn of Pvris writing while shrouded in the kind of moody darkness that defines so much of her music and the literature you study.

ChArAcTeR MaPPiNg WiTh PvRiS

JCMay 14, 2025

This is third class of our 2000trees series and it's FUN! Find some coloured pencils (or a computer!), put PVRIS on the stereo and consolidate your knowledge o... Read More...

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