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aNaLySiNg LoSS & LaNgUaGe WiTh DiMsCuA

JCJune 12, 2025

We don't often talk about post-metal at Sound of Pen. But if you want music that takes you on a journey - in the same way that a novel might - then you should ... Read More...

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wRiTeRs’ MeThOds WiTh LiTTLe SiMz, MgK, TatE mCrAe, 070 sHaKe & MoRe

JCJune 5, 2025

Here's a nice activity to ease you into your literature studies! All you need to do is get out the colouring pens and map those techniques you know you'll be c... Read More...

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RORY performing live, backdropped by the kind of light you'll find at the heart of your A-Level texts when you start digging.

eXpLoRiNg ThE SiGniFiCaNcE oF ThE PaSt WiTh RoRy

JCMay 14, 2025

The second class in our 2000trees series revolves around one of RORY's most powerful songs - the emotional blockbuster that is 'UNCOMPLICATED'! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FB30KYs0WTw When considering the significance of a theme, the... Read More...

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LaYeReD aNaLySiS WiTh dAmNaTioN, FrAiL bOdy & PeRtUrBaToR

JCDecember 10, 2024

Damnation Festival always plays host to the most thrilling metal and alternative bands on the planet. Let's listen to two of the brilliant acts - Perturbator a... Read More...

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LoVe PoEtRy WiTh CoLdPLaY

JCOctober 4, 2024

Coldplay's music is the sound of LOVE. ACTIVITY 1 Watch the video clips below. It will become clear that Coldplay made 'Moon Music' with LOVE. How do... Read More...

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StUdYiNg eNgLiSh LiTeRaTuRe WiTh YoNakA

JCJuly 18, 2024

Use YONAKA's ideas to develop your understanding of 'A Streetcar Named Desire', light imagery and gender inequality! Listen to Theresa talk on the Sound of Pen podcast about friendship, freewill and finding who you're meant to be. ACTIVITY 1 ... Read More...

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