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6 Word Memoirs
Mr. Waddell, Mr. Amundson
A memoir is… n related to the word ‘memory.’
n a type of autobiography.
✗ memories make up your life story.
✗ recalls important events in writer’s life ✗ may connect the writer to current events ✗ may include facts, feelings and opinions
6 Word Memoirs Project is… n from the editors of Smith Magazine ✗ memoirs which are 6
words long ✗ Ernest Hemingway’s
idea ✗ Hemingway’s original
6 Word Memoir-- “For sale: baby shoes, never worn”
6 Word Memoirs Project n Editors challenged writers to pen their
own six-word memoirs. ✗ Most were a cross between haiku poetry and personal ads.
✗ Challenge extended to average people also.
✗ People told not to over-think. (It’s a memoir, not a fortune cookie.)
Famous People Examples n “Couldn’t cope, so I wrote songs.”
– Aimee Mann, singer/songwriter n “Shy Jersey kid overcompensating ever since.”
– Ariel Kaminer, writer for the New York Times n “Mississippi. Maine. New York. Added family.”
– Laura Conway, NPR n “Well, I thought it was funny.”
– Stephen Colbert, television personality n “Brought it to a boil, often.”
– Mario Batali, chef
Average People ✗ “Felt lost. Found you. Better now.” ✗ “Squirrel ate pizza, tournament goes on.” ✗ “They said I was crazy! (Laughter.)” ✗ “Has personality, not just pretty face.” ✗ “Felt bad, threw up in class.” ✗ “Born a loser, die a legend.” ✗ “Life too short; eat good cheese.” ✗ “Job stinks. Art doesn’t pay. Dang.” ✗ “Miss you, Dad. You’d be proud.”
Average Teens ✗ “Desperate to explore, yet stuck here.” ✗ “Laughed at all the wrong moments.” ✗ “I draw my dreams in crayon.” ✗ “He left. Mom cried. Roller-coaster
ride.” ✗ “I fulfilled my awkwardness quota
today.” ✗ “I made captain. Then made enemies.” ✗ “Looks like rookie, plays like star.”
Forming Deeper Meaning n To make their stories more deep and
meaningful, people began adding images. ✗ stories seemed more real ✗ ensured message was getting across ✗ fun way to play with the words!
Pictures help tell the story…
Pictures help tell the story…
Pictures help tell the story…
Pictures help tell the story…
Video
n https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jEkAHATRuRU
HOMEWORK ASSIGNMENT
n Create your own! – Only six words long—and include proper
and appropriate punctuation! – Include an image (use a photo, a Google
image, or draw it yourself!). – Put it on a Google Doc and share it with
[email protected] OR bring in a hard copy to class tomorrow.
– Be prepared to share!
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