Ms. Finch

http://www.youtube.com/watch?

v=7Iv2nZnZOrM

What can you take from this Ted Talk?

What makes this talk effective?

Noun-A historical account written from

personal knowledge.-A written account of one's memory of

certain events or people.

Memoir vs. Autobiography It is the personal experiences of the

author involving certain events or people rather than the entirety of their lives documented on the page

Ernest Hemingway was challenged to write a novel in 6 words. He took on this challenge and what he developed was:

For sale: baby shoes, never worn.

- Many people have since tried this genre of writing and it has become a phenomena

http://www.washingtonpost.com/national/through-childrens-eyes-love-fear-hope-jokes/2012/12/20/1ff1862a-494d-11e2-ad54-580638ede391_gallery.html#photo=21

Here is a collection of memoirs by school children that was turned into a book.

Six Word Memoirs http://www.youtube.com/watch?

v=_yp4Y46URnk Six Word Memoirs by Teens http://www.youtube.com/watch?

v=ejndNExso9M

Good life: hot tea, best friend.

Never look back...be here, NOW

Ginger ale can cure any problem.

Why laugh? To stop the tears!

Brainstorm 3 six-word memoirs.

Pick your favourite.

Complete the worksheet with you

chosen memoir. Due: Friday March 22nd, 2013.