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

3. What is a memoir? biography or historical account: a biography or an account of historical events, especially one written from personal knowledge

4. Legend has it… Ernest Hemingway was challenged to write a whole novel in six words.Ernest Hemingway was challenged to write a whole novel in six words. His version?His version? For sale: Baby shoes; never worn.For sale: Baby shoes; never worn. Take out a sheet of paper, please and write what you think this story is about…Take out a sheet of paper, please and write what you think this story is about…

5. Never really finished anything, except cake.Never really finished anything, except cake. Carletta PerkinsCarletta Perkins

6. Not quite what I was planning.Not quite what I was planning. Summer GrimesSummer Grimes

7. I managed not to destroy anything.I managed not to destroy anything. Tucker FrazierTucker Frazier

8. 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.

9. Eventually, I’ll make my own breakfast. –Sam Z.

10. You’re the parent, act like one. –Anais V.You’re the parent, act like one. –Anais V.

11. I only tell truth in journals. –Rachel W.I only tell truth in journals. –Rachel W.

12. Money’s tight; thankfully imagination is free. – Vanessa E.Money’s tight; thankfully imagination is free. – Vanessa E.

13. They screamed “nobody.”They screamed “nobody.” I believed them. –Andrew C.

14. Can’t stop taking pictures of myself. –Kacey K.Can’t stop taking pictures of myself. –Kacey K.

15. Aspiration: colonize Mars. You’re not invited. – Jordan H.Aspiration: colonize Mars. You’re not invited. – Jordan H.

16. I resent people who ignore grammar. –Molly S.I resent people who ignore grammar. –Molly S.

17. I never got my Hogwarts letter. –Deanna H.I never got my Hogwarts letter. –Deanna H.

18. Googled what he called me. Ouch. –Emily L.Googled what he called me. Ouch. –Emily L.

19. Me plus brother equals total disaster. –Zachary M.Me plus brother equals total disaster. –Zachary M.

20. Lost myself for popular kids’ approval. – Kimberly G.Lost myself for popular kids’ approval. – Kimberly G.

21. Coach ignored me.Coach ignored me. He’ll regret it. –Maeve M.

22. Can I be fourteen forever, please? –Emily B.Can I be fourteen forever, please? –Emily B.

23. I’m thankful I’m not messed up. –Kieran D.I’m thankful I’m not messed up. –Kieran D.

24. Tired of being the smart kid. –Danielle B.Tired of being the smart kid. –Danielle B.

25. Love:Love: not enough, All there is. -Katie B.

26. Memoir Don’ts I like to play football alot.I like to play football alot. Joe SchmoeJoe Schmoe

27. 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.