Six+Word+Memoirs

Kingsley 8th Graders have written Six Word Memoirs for the past two years. I do this early in the year to get to know them as people and as writers. The project is quick, easy, and amazingly engaging. The students have to be concise with their word choice--plus I have them write the "back story" of their six words on a separate document so they have to thoughtful.

This year I invited staff and families to write--response was strong and students loved to see that their writing assignment went beyond the confines of our classroom.

The original idea for this writing project is from Smith Magazine--an online writing magazine full of fabulous writing ideas that could be adapted for our students. []

If you have questions about or ideas for this writing project, feel free to start a discussion using the tab found at the top of the page.

Posted by Trish Warner--8th grade Language Arts at KJHS

Some documents I've used in the past. Feel free to use, adapt, and improve.