English 10A Ms. Vander Heiden.

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English 10A Ms. Vander Heiden

Google Classroom Period 4: d34ccxw

6 Word Memoirs Introductions

A memoir is… related to the word ‘memory.’ a type of autobiography. ✗ memories make up your life story. recalls important events in writer’s life may connect the writer to current events may include facts, feelings, and opinions a type of autobiography.

6 Word Memoir Project is… memoirs which are 6 words long from the editors of Smith Magazine Ernest Hemingway’s idea: “For sale: baby shoes, never worn”

6 Word Memoirs Project ✗ Cross between haiku poetry and personal ads ✗ Don’t over-think. (It’s a memoir, not a fortune cookie.)

“Famous People” Examples “Couldn’t cope, so I wrote songs.” Aimee Mann, singer/songwriter “Shy Jersey kid overcompensating ever since.” Ariel Kaminer, writer for the New York Times “Mississippi. Maine. New York. Added family.” Laura Conway, NPR “Well, I thought it was funny.” Stephen Colbert, television personality “Brought it to a boil, often.” Mario Batali, chef

Average Teens “Desperate to explore, yet stuck here.” “Laughed at all the wrong moments.” “I draw my dreams in crayon.” “He left. Mom cried. Roller-coaster ride.” “I fulfilled my awkwardness quota today.” “I made captain. Then made enemies.” “Looks like rookie, plays like star.”

Forming Deeper Meaning Add image: more deep and meaningful more real fun way to play with the words

Pictures help tell the story…

Pictures help tell the story…

Ms. Vander Heiden Falls, rivers, cliffs: it’s the SHT. Exhaustion and stuffed squirrel: hysterical laughter. No views. No bears. Appalachian Trail. Posing as student: read, write, repeat. Teacher becomes student: homework, study, write.

Falls, rivers, cliffs: it’s the SHT.

Exhaustion and stuffed squirrel: hysterical laughter.

No views. No bears. Appalachian Trail.

Your Turn Write your own six-word memoir of introduction. Think of a specific memory. What do you want us to know about you? Add an image (drawn or digital).

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