6-WORD MEMOIRS

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MEMOIRSMemoirs 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 wasPlanning, a collection of Six-word memoirs, the stories aresometimes sad, often funny – andalways concise

SAMPLE 6 WORD MEMOIRS

SAMPLE 6-WORD MEMOIRS

SAMPLE 6-WORD MEMOIRS

SAMPLE 6-WORD MEMOIRS

STARTING YOUR OWN 6-WORD MEMOIR1. Reflect on events, themes, and memories

(both good and bad) you have experienced in your life thus far.

2. In your notebook list out these events, themes, and memories

3. Consider what is most important to you & choose your top idea for your own memoir

HOW TO WRITE A GREAT, CONCISE MEMOIR1. 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!