Tell your Life Story In just Six Words

What is a memoir? • A record of events written by a person having

Legend has it… Ernest Hemingway was challenged to write a short story in six

Never really finished anything, except cake. ~Carletta Perkins Not quite what I was planning.

Danced in fields of infinite possibilities. ~Deepak Chopra Brought it to a boil, often.

I managed not to destroy anything. ~Tucker Frazier Without me, it is just aweso.

6 word memoirs have become so popular lately that there is a website dedicated

I only tell truth in journals. ~Rachel W. Money’s tight; thankfully imagination is free.

Tired of being the smart kid. ~Danielle B. Chose happiness over anger and hate.

Lost myself for popular kids’ approval. ~Kimberly G. Me plus brother equals total disaster.

Memoir Don’ts I like to play football alot. ~Joe Schmoe Rainbows and unicorns are

Things to Consider • Be Original -- Do Not copy a saying or a

Write your life… • • • Must be 6 words(not five, not seven) Must

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Tell your Life Story… In (just) Six Words!

What is a memoir? • A record of events written by a person having intimate knowledge of them and based on personal observation.

Legend has it… Ernest Hemingway was challenged to write a short story in six words… His version? • For sale: Baby shoes; never worn.

Never really finished anything, except cake. ~Carletta Perkins Not quite what I was planning. ~Summer Grimes

Danced in fields of infinite possibilities. ~Deepak Chopra Brought it to a boil, often. ~Mario Batali

I managed not to destroy anything. ~Tucker Frazier Without me, it is just aweso. ~Chris Madigan

6 word memoirs have become so popular lately that there is a website dedicated to them. Several books have been published, including one written entirely by teens called I Can’t Keep My Own Secrets.

I only tell truth in journals. ~Rachel W. Money’s tight; thankfully imagination is free. ~Vanessa E. Aspiration: colonize Mars. You’re not invited. ~Jordan H. I resent people who ignore grammar.

Tired of being the smart kid. ~Danielle B. Chose happiness over anger and hate. ~Samsara R. Coach ignored me. He’ll regret it. ~Maeve M. Googled what he called me. Ouch. ~Emily L.

Lost myself for popular kids’ approval. ~Kimberly G. Me plus brother equals total disaster. ~Zachary M. I never got my Hogwarts letter. ~Deanna H. They screamed “nobody. ” I believed them.

Memoir Don’ts I like to play football alot. ~Joe Schmoe Rainbows and unicorns are very beautiful. ~Jane Doe

Things to Consider • Be Original -- Do Not copy a saying or a phrase • Be Thoughtful – Give more than “I like rainbows and pretty butterflies. ” or “Playing sports is my entire life. ” • Be Creative – Your six words should reflect who you are/your life experience. In addition, your presentation should also reflect your words.

Write your life… • • • Must be 6 words(not five, not seven) Must be self-reflective Must be colorful/neat • On the back, attach 1 -3 sentences explaining what your memoir means.

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