6 Word Memoirs

memoir-typography-word-cloud-create-260nw-1877186791After our Discussion of vision Boards at the beginning of the year, to the reading of The Great Gatsby,
written in the style of a memoir,
we are beginning the 4th QTR Poetry  understanding with Creating
YOUR 6 Word Memoir.

A Memoir is “any nonfiction narrative writing based in the author’s personal memories. The assertions made in the work are thus understood to be factual.”

41k2n4swjal._sy291_bo1204203200_ql40_fmwebp_Six-Word Memoirs is a project founded by the U.S.-based online storytelling magazine Smith Magazine. Like that publication, Six-Word Memoirs seek to provide a platform for storytelling in all its forms.

Smith was founded January 6, 2006, by Larry Smith and Tim Barko. Taking a cue from novelist Ernest Hemingway, who, according to literary legend, was once challenged to write a short story in only six words, Smith Magazine set out to do the same. The six-word story attributed to the famous author read: “For sale: baby shoes, never worn.”

The PROJECT DETAILS

To completed this Creative Project please complete the following items:

  • View Larry Smith’s Ted Talk about Creating “6 Word Memoirs”
  • Complete the Ted Talk Analysis Form as you are watching (paper copy given in class, if absent can print HERE)025216804_1-025ddd41ea532adf01b6c9d42106f73c
  • View the “How to Start Pre-Writing” Video Here
  • Complete the Pre-Write, OPTIONS:
    • on the BACK of the Ted Talk Form
    • on a Separate Piece of paper
    • you may type it on a word document on your computer.
  • Submit these 2 items to FOCUS
  • Once you have narrowed down your Brainstorming/Pre-Write to your 6 Word Memoir, get Creative! Your final Submission will be
    • an artistic representation of yourself
    • drawn on the HEAD HANDOUT
    • Name on the BACK OF THE HEAD
    • Needs to be COLORFUL! You have the WHOLE CLASS to work on this! An “A” must look like you put in EFFORT! See Examples Below

      Additional Examples: https://www.sixwordmemoirs.com/teens/

    • Project Timeline

      • Mon. 3/25 (B)  & Tues. 3/26 (A)-In Class Working Time
        •  Ted Talk & Planning Due THAT DAY to FOCUS
      • Thurs. 3/27 (B) & Fri 3/28 (A)-Creative Head working Day
      • Mon. 4/1 (B)  & Tues. 4/1 (A)-Picture of 6 Word Memoir due to FOCUS & in class for Anonymous Gallery Walkimg_1150

Thank you,

Mrs. Reed

Page updated 3/24/24