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Six-Word Story
by Ernest Hemingway (1899-1961)
What is a short story?
In Norwegian: «novelle»
A short (...) story
Starts «in medias res»
Few characters
Short time span
Twist/ Climax
Open endings
Who was
Ernest Hemingway?
And what is the
story behind his
text?
– Ernest Hemingway
For sale: Baby shoes, never worn.
In class:
Is this a short story?
In groups:
Why are the unworn baby shoes for sale? Write
down at least FIVE different explanations?
Did you like the short story? Why/ why not?

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Six word story

Editor's Notes

  1. Of course, these are only some, simplyfied characteristic traits
  2. Give a short introduction to Hemingway and how he is famous for his short stories.
  3. Retell the myth of how and when the six word story was written
  4. Use the short story characteristics to discuss why (or IF) this is a short story.
  5. Students work in groups of four and write down suggestions on a piece of paper