Stories That Speak
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Stories That Speak

I love symbolism and allegory in literature. I remember once explaining the symbolism in Poe’s short story “The Masque of the Red Death” when a student asked, “How do you know Poe really intended to use symbolism here? How do…
May 1, 2024Posted inBlog Posts4 Comments
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Song of the Seasons book review

SONG OF THE SEASONS, written by Glenys Nellist and illustrated by C. B. Canga, is a gorgeous new children’s book highlighting the beauty of God’s creation. As an English teacher, I love how the author uses personification to bring this…
April 1, 2024Posted inBook Review
The Power of Poetry
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The Power of Poetry

April is National Poetry Month. Historians also tell us that William Shakespeare, a man well-known for his fourteen-line sonnets, was born during this poetic month. Hence, this blog is my tribute to poetry and The Bard. Were you required to…
March 31, 2024Posted inBlog Posts1 Comment
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Sharing the Greatest Story

Easter Sunday arrives at the end of this month. What are your childhood memories about this holiday? As young children, my sister and I always sported matching Easter dresses, lovingly hand-made by our mother. We also wore white gloves, black…
February 29, 2024Posted inBlog Posts2 Comments