6-word memoirs

1. 6-word memoirs YOUR Own

2. Memoirs • Memoirs are a literary nonfiction genre much like an autobiography. • However, unlike an autobiography, which tells a complete life story, a memoir tells a story from someone’s life, such as one event or memory OR an overall theme that has helped shape him/her as a person. • Not Quite What I was • Planning, a collection of • Six-word memoirs, the stories are • sometimes sad, often funny – and • always concise

3. Sample 6 word memoirs

4. Sample 6-word memoirs

5. Sample 6-word memoirs

6. Sample 6-word memoirs

7. Starting Your own 6-word memoir • Reflect on events, themes, and memories (both good and bad) you have experienced in your life thus far. • In your notebook list out these events, themes, and memories • Consider what is most important to you & choose your top idea for your own memoir

8. How to write a great, concise memoir • 1. Make your six-word memoir personal and honest. • 2. Use the six-word requirement to inspire creativity, not limit it. • 3. Think about the emotion/tone you wish to express. • 4. Put the six best words in the best order to express exactly what you want to communicate. • 5. Consider where you will place capital letters and punctuation marks. • 6. Start drafting!