Lit Happens Episode 16: Stamps of the Past - Crafting Identity with Kim Cheng Boey’s Stamp Collecting

Tune in to Lit Happens, where we - two passionate HSC English educators - guide you through Advanced English Module C: The Craft of Writing, with a focus on Kim Cheng Boey’s evocative poem, Stamp Collecting. In this episode, we explore how Boey captures the interplay of memory, heritage, and transnational identity through the symbolic act of stamp collecting, analyse techniques like extended metaphor, free verse, and reflective tone, and provide strategies for students to craft their own imaginative pieces inspired by the poem. Tailored for educators seeking to inspire creativity and Advanced English students aiming for a Band 6, this episode will help you connect with the poem’s layered themes and create responses that reflect personal and cultural depth.

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