6 Word Memoirs 2017

Today, we analyzed the writing of a six word memoir created by Errnest Hemingway.  Looking back at where we started our school year and where we are now, we created our own six word memoirs. Enjoy reading how we've grown so far this year.

Our 6 Word Memoirs

Welcome to 2015! We spent our first school day back  from the holidays reflecting on how much we have grown and changed as learners (and individuals) since the beginning of the year. Then, learners created their own Six Word Memoir. Here is a storify of their Six Word Memoirs:

Six Word Memoirs

Our class did a 6 Word Memoir.  In a 6 Word Memoir, you summarize a point in your life in exactly six words. You can  explain your feelings, your life, or whatever you want, but it must be in six words. 

The 6 Word Memoir is pretty challenging because you have to really think how you are going to write about your life in six words. We started by looking at and analyzing some published 6 Word Memoirs online. After we discussed our findings, we began to brain storm some ways to create our won to publish in our digital portfolios. 

This actually challenged our class a bit. Mrs. Ramsay challenged us to write a 6Word Memoir about who we were as a learner when we entered sixth grade and how we have changed after learning together for a semester. We think our memoirs were really good. Many people use analogies and imagery to share their story. You could actually understand what they were trying to say in six words if you stop and contemplate the meaning behind their memoir. Even though it was challenging, it was fun at the same time.

Always go big, never go home.  ~A.C.

Never stay down, always get up ~ C.C.

Small successes lead to bigger ones. ~ M.S.

Was a pencil, now a pen. ~ P.N

Was a blossom, now a flower. ~ E.L.

Was so stupid, now so smart. ~ Z.X

Once a seed, now a tree~ S.S

I was black, now I'm gold. ~ S.C.

Once empty canvas, now fully colored. ~ M.D.

Taught by an author......became one.~M.P.                                                                                          
                                                                                                                                                                  First uninformed communicator now intelligent communicator~A.R.S

Was blind now I can see.~C.B

Was small and dull, now elaborate.~C.F.

I was an ant ; Now a skyscraper.~L.B

It was hard, I got stronger. ~W.H

I was weak, now I'm strong. ~ K.W

First came rain then came rainbows. ~ P.S

Some talent, now overflowing with abilities. ~ A.G

Was a dreamer, now a believer. L.A.

Pick yourself up and try again.~ C.M.

Started school bad, now star student.~ C.L

Fall 6 Word Memoirs

Our class did a 6 Word Memoir for our digital portfolios that we are publishing on Weebly.  In a 6 Word Memoir, you summarize a point in your life in exactly six words. You can  explain your feelings, your life, or whatever you want, but it must be in six words.

The 6 Word Memoir is pretty challenging because you have to really think how you are going to write about your life in six words. We started by looking at and analyzing some published 6 Word Memoirs online. After we discussed our findings, we began to brain storm some ways to create our won to publish in our digital portfolios.

This actually challenged our class a bit. Mrs. Ramsay challenged us to write a 6Word Memoir about who we were as a learner when we entered fifth grade and how we have changed after learning together for four months.We think our memoirs were really good. Many people use analogies and imagery to share their story. You could actually understand what they were trying to say in six words if you stop and contemplate the meaning behind their memoir. Even though it was challenging, it was fun at the same time.

Once was old and now new. ~Z.F.

I was smart, now I'm wise. ~N.E 

In fifth grade, much better learner. ~S.H.

 Here I am, a new learner. ~C.A.

Little smart but smarter each day. ~J.H.

Was a caterpillar, now a butterfly. ~M.H.

Was captain; now Lt.Colonel; achieved goal. ~D.C. 

I was small, but now BIG. ~M.H.

Open your eyes then dream big. ~C.K.

Always dark. Light ahead for learning. ~C.B. 

Dreams come true in our school. ~A.M. 

Was a canvas, now painted gold. ~D.C. 

Dream small, but dream become big. ~E.G. 

Nice teacher.Keep grades.Good work. ~B.C.

Creative, Inspired.Will be forever. ~L.C. 

Challenged, inspired, creative, opened, advanced, accomplished. ~K.T.

I am here, a  great learner. ~J.I.

Inspired kid ready to learn things. ~K.J.

Enter the room, opened my eyes. ~A.P.

Here's a challenge for you. What would be your 6 Word Memoir? Please write yours in a comment.