The document provides instructions for an assignment to create a six-word digital memoir combining a photograph and six words that hint at a larger story. Students must choose one photo that relates to a memory, write six words describing the photo and memory, and demonstrate the design principle of emphasis or art element of line. Students will present their memoirs in a PowerPoint to the class. The assignment will be graded based on idea, word choice, photo, use of principle/element, and presentation quality. Examples of six-word memoirs and student work from a previous year are also provided.

1. Assignment 1: 6 Word Digital Memoir
Writing a memoir and
interpreting through a
photograph

2. Six-Word Digital Memoirs
• A memoir is a personal story based on your life. A
six-word memoir is one of those personal stories,
but told in only six words.
• This means you must choose your words
precisely so your memoir has as much meaning
as you can squeeze into it.
• It is not just coming up with a clever sentence or
personal motto (i.e. “I love going to the mall!” or
“Live life to the fullest everyday!”) It must be six
words that hint at a much larger, more intricate
story.

3. Assignment Components
• 1. One photographic image
that relates to a memory
• 2. SIX words to intricately
describe the image and/or
memory
• 3. Demonstrate the
assigned Principle of
Design (Emphasis) and/or
Element of Art (Line)
• 4. In partners/groups of 3,
create a 4-5 slide
powerpoint to show to the
class.

4. Some examples

5. Text is optional in the composition.
If not included in the actual composition. Please place it below.

6. But, text can also help make the
composition interesting!

7. Make it personal, but also something
you want to share

8. Grading Rubric: 25 point total
• Idea/Content: 5 points
• Word Choice: 5 points
• Photo: 5 points
• Elem/Principle & Explanation: 5 points
• Presentation: 5 points
• Total:_____/25 points
***Video examples and slideshow are also on the class website!

9. Student Samples from last year

10. Turn a new leaf tomorrow