Expressive Writing. Six-Word Memoir Express the state of your life in only six words.
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INTRODUCTION
Six Word Memoirs
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What is it?
It is a form of memoir writing with one catch; you can only use six words.
A six-word memoir is usually accompanied by a graphic to help demonstrate or enhance the meaning of the text.
Six Word Memoirs by Teens
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The Inspiration
The six-word memoir project was inspired by Ernest Hemingway’s famous six-word short story:
For Sale: Baby shoes, never worn.
In your groups discuss: What is Hemmingway trying to show in this story?
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Which is better?
I will project two different six-word memoirs from the video we watched earlier. In your groups discuss which is the most effective (think word choice and graphic choice). Also, discuss whether they represent a memoir, autobiography, or neither.
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Round 1
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Round 2
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Round 3
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Round 4
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Round 5