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Tell your Life Story… In (just) Six Words!

What is a memoir? A record of events written by a person having intimate knowledge of them and based on personal observation. A record of events written by a person having intimate knowledge of them and based on personal observation.

Legend has it… Ernest Hemingway was challenged to write a short story in six words… His version? For sale: Baby shoes; never worn.For sale: Baby shoes; never worn.

Never really finished anything, except cake. ~Carletta Perkins Not quite what I was planning. ~Summer Grimes

Danced in fields of infinite possibilities. ~Deepak Chopra Brought it to a boil, often. ~Mario Batali

I managed not to destroy anything. ~Tucker Frazier Without me, it is just aweso. ~Chris Madigan

6 word memoirs have become so popular lately that there is a website dedicated to them. Several books have been published, including one written entirely by teens called I Can’t Keep My Own Secrets.

I only tell truth in journals. ~Rachel W. Money’s tight; thankfully imagination is free. ~Vanessa E. Aspiration: colonize Mars. You’re not invited. ~Jordan H. I resent people who ignore grammar. ~Molly S.

Tired of being the smart kid. ~Danielle B. Chose happiness over anger and hate. ~Samsara R. Coach ignored me. He’ll regret it. ~Maeve M. Googled what he called me. Ouch. ~Emily L.

Lost myself for popular kids’ approval. ~Kimberly G. Me plus brother equals total disaster. ~Zachary M. I never got my Hogwarts letter. ~Deanna H. They screamed “nobody.” I believed them. ~Andrew C.

Memoir Don’ts I like to play football alot. ~Joe Schmoe Rainbows and unicorns are very beautiful. ~Jane Doe

Things to Consider Be Original -- Do Not copy a saying or a phraseBe Original -- Do Not copy a saying or a phrase Be Thoughtful – Give more than “I like rainbows and pretty butterflies.” or “Playing sports is my entire life.”Be Thoughtful – Give more than “I like rainbows and pretty butterflies.” or “Playing sports is my entire life.” Be Creative – Your six words should reflect who you are/your life experience. In addition, your presentation should also reflect your words.Be Creative – Your six words should reflect who you are/your life experience. In addition, your presentation should also reflect your words.

Write your life… Must be 6 words(not five, not seven)Must be 6 words(not five, not seven) Must be self-reflectiveMust be self-reflective Must be colorful/neatMust be colorful/neat On the back, attach 1-3 sentences explaining what your memoir means.On the back, attach 1-3 sentences explaining what your memoir means.

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