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INTRODUCTION Six Word Memoirs. What is it? It is a form of memoir writing with one catch; you can only use six words. A six-word memoir is usually accompanied.

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1 INTRODUCTION Six Word Memoirs

2 What is it? It is a form of memoir writing with one catch; you can only use six words. A six-word memoir is usually accompanied by a graphic to help demonstrate or enhance the meaning of the text. Six Word Memoirs by Teens

3 The Inspiration The six-word memoir project was inspired by Ernest Hemingway’s famous six-word short story: For Sale: Baby shoes, never worn. In your groups discuss: What is Hemmingway trying to show in this story?

4 Which is better? I will project two different six-word memoirs from the video we watched earlier. In your groups discuss which is the most effective (think word choice and graphic choice). Also, discuss whether they represent a memoir, autobiography, or neither.

5 Round 1

6 Round 2

7 Round 3

8 Round 4

9 Round 5

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