1. What do you think a 6 word memoir is?
BELL WORK
8/25/14
What do you think a 6 word memoir is?
Please write down the question, then answer it using complete sentences.

2. Memoir
Memoirs are not autobiographies because they don’t tell you the entire story.
A memoir usually takes a look at one aspect of your life.
Sometimes a memoir can be used to “sum up” your life in one incident, memory, or attitude.
Any moment from the mundane to the powerful can provide inspiration for a memoir.

3. Six- Word Memoir
A six word memoir describes your life is six words. It may sound easy, but it can be challenging to tell the world who you are in six little words.

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9. Make a list of words and phrases to describe ourselves
Use the following to get you started:
List 5 adjectives to describe your life at present
List 5 things you would like to do in your life
List 5 things you can’t live without
List 5 words friends would use to describe you

10. Create your 6 word Memoir
Your goal is to tell the reader something about you in six words.
Use the words and goals you wrote down to help you
Decorate it to match!
That’s it!

11. How did the memoir go and why?
TOTD
8/25/14
How did the memoir go and why?
Write down the question and answer it using complete sentences