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.

~Molly S.

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.

~Andrew C.

Memoir Don’tsI 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.

Have Fun!!!!!!