I CAN’T KEEP MY OWN SECRETSSix-Word Memoirs by Teens Famous and Obscure

Legend has it that when Ernest Hemingway was challenged to write a six-word story, he came up with “For Sale: baby shoes,never worn.” Inspired by Hemingway’s short, short story,SMITH magazine, launched online in 2006, challenged readers and famous writers alike to submit their own six-word memoirs. True tales of love, loss, good friends, and bad hair daysfilled Not Quite What I Was Planning, the international phenomenon and the New York Times bestselling first book in the Six-Word Memoir series. Some of the very best memoirs were by teens, so the editors decided to create a book written entirely by those bold, brash truth-tellers. From cancer to creativity, prom dates topromiscuity, and breaking hearts to breaking laws, the memoirsin I Can’t Keep My Own Secrets reveal that often the youngest writers have the most fascinating stories to tell.

PROJECT GUIDELINES:

1. Create 3 of your own original Six-Word Memoirs (30 points)

2.Create an iMovie to represent your six-word memoirs

3.iMovie must include an image with music to illustrate each

memoir and your first name ONLY

4.iMovie length is less than 30 seconds

5. iMovies will be shown and graded in class on Thursday,

March 21st

6.Have fun and let your CREATIVITY shine!