INTRODUCTION

Six Word Memoirs

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

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?

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.

Round 1

Round 2

Round 3

Round 4

Round 5