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Six Word Memoirs

Six Word Memoirs. Introduction. 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.

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Six Word Memoirs

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  1. Six Word Memoirs Introduction

  2. 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

  3. 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?

  4. 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.

  5. Round 1

  6. Round 2

  7. Round 3

  8. Round 4

  9. Round 5

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