Submitted by charlesmaurer on Mon, 2015-02-16 01:04.
Dear Tina,
I read your six-word memoir and I was struck by the honest expression of your feelings of loneliness. Did you do the drawing that accompanied your words? It really captures the sense of isolation and fearfulness in your memoir. I hope that you are feeling less alone and more connected to others. I noticed you!
Sincerely,
Mr. Maurer (I am an English teacher at The Shipley School in Bryn Mawr, PA)
How can we capture an element of our identity in just six words?
Legend has it that when Ernest Hemingway was challenged to write a six-word novel, he came up with, “For Sale: baby shoes, never worn.” Inspired by Hemingway’s short story, SMITH magazine launched online in 2006. They challenged readers and famous writers alike to submit their own six-word memoirs for a contest. People of all ages sent in short life stories in droves, and the results were poignant, hilarious, devastating and good lessons to all. (Smith Magazine) A Six-Word Memoir is the story of your life—some part of it or all of it—told in exactly six words.
Hello there. My name is Tina. I am a student at Oakland High and I'm also a volleyball player. I am born and raised in the Bay Area; Oakland, Ca, of course. I spend majority of my money on food,...
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I noticed you
Dear Tina,
I read your six-word memoir and I was struck by the honest expression of your feelings of loneliness. Did you do the drawing that accompanied your words? It really captures the sense of isolation and fearfulness in your memoir. I hope that you are feeling less alone and more connected to others. I noticed you!
Sincerely,
Mr. Maurer (I am an English teacher at The Shipley School in Bryn Mawr, PA)