Self+Concept-Self+Esteem

= = flat =**__6 Word Memoirs__** =


 * Purpose:** Students are challenged to tell the story of their life in just six words.

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 * Lesson:** //(NOTE: This is originally Aly Mitchell's idea. Check with her to see if / when she plans to do this activity in History class, before using it in advisory.)// As one article states, "Haiku limits expression to 17 syllables, Twitter limits messages to 140 characters, and in his book //I Can't Keep My Own Secrets//, author Larry Smith challenges teens to limit their memoirs to just six words." Just like the writers and teens featured in the books, this activity challenges students to tell the story of their life in just six words. One teacher goes further and has students choose a picture as well (see examples). These are fascinating to discuss. If you're interested, there is a website.
 * I Can't Keep My Own Secrets
 * Personally, I think school is cool.
 * Found out I had cancer. Damn.
 * I love family. I hate family.
 * In my free time, i think.


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