2. Memoir A story retrieved from the writer’s memory Stars the writer as protagonist Written in first person Uses “I” to remember and comment on the events Places emphasis on the story The “point” emerges from events + characters, rather than from narration. A record of the event, not a reaction to it.
3. Memoir “Writing memoir is a way to figure out who you used to be and how to you to be who you are…” – Abigail Thomas
6. Simplicity “Clutter is the disease of American writing.” - William Zinsser Americans have short attention spans. Strip sentences to their cleanest components. Clear thinking becomes clear writing. Ask yourself: What am I trying to say?
7. Six-Word Memoirs What are they? Six-Word Memoirs by Teens Why write them? Economy of words Word choice NPR examples; books Your tasks: Write three six-word memoirs. Create/choose an image to accompany eachmemoir. For each memoir: format these words and image(s) to be visually impactful on an 8 1/2X11 sheet of paper. Turn in by the bell. Optional: Use Glogster.com to present your 6 word memoirs. Print and/or send your Glogs to me.
8. Homework Please bring in five pictures that tell the history of your life so far. These should be defining moments.
