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The document discusses the concept of a six-word memoir, inspired by Ernest Hemingway's famous example. It includes prompts for readers to create their own memoirs, analyze existing ones, and reflect on personal experiences. Additionally, it encourages self-description and the use of powerful language to convey meaningful life moments in a concise format.

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The6WordMemoirProject 1

The document discusses the concept of a six-word memoir, inspired by Ernest Hemingway's famous example. It includes prompts for readers to create their own memoirs, analyze existing ones, and reflect on personal experiences. Additionally, it encourages self-description and the use of powerful language to convey meaningful life moments in a concise format.

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Name Date Period

SIX-WORD MEMOIR
Legend has it that famous author, Ernest Hemingway, was once challenged to
write a story in only six words. He responded with this classic line: “For sale: baby
shoes, never worn.”

The success of Ernest Hemingway’s story lies in the multiple questions and possible meanings that lie between the
lines.

1. What questions do you have after reading Hemingway’s 6 word story?

★What is a memoir? A historical account or biography written from personal knowledge

Read the following six-word memoirs below:

A. Danced in fields of infinite possibilities. B. Followed rules, not dreams. Never again.
C. Laughed at all the wrong moments. D. I live the perfect imperfect life. E. He left. Momcried. Roller-
coaster ride. F. I colored outside of the lines. G. Never really finished
anything-besides cake.

2. Which memoir spoke to you the most and why?

3. What do you think the author meant?

4. Analyze the picture to the left. In this box, write words and phrases to
describe the child in this picture.

5. Now, write a six-word memoir about the person in the above picture.
Name Date Period

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Step 1: Below, create a list of words and phrases that describe you, your current
life, or your past. Consider important moments in your life, goals and the
characteristics that make you unique.

Step 2: Now, circle words and phrases that speak to you the most. Hopefully this will give you a starting place
for your six-word memoir. Because this memoir is only six words, the words you choose must be powerful. Use a
thesaurus to change one or two of your average words into more specific, extraordinary words.

Step 4: On the BACK (lined side) of your memoir, write your name and write a paragraph explaining
your memoir. Your paragraph should be at least 8-10 sentences and should demonstrate your
understanding of what a memoir is.

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