Thursday, May 1, 2008

Writing in Six Words

I discovered from a colleague that writing using only six words can be very effective.  The book "Not Quite What I Was Planning" is a compilation of six-word memoirs of writers famous and obscure.  I have always been a big fan of author William Zinsser.  His book, "On Writing Well," is a must read for anyone who values good writing.

Recently, I asked our Middle School students to write "Your thoughts about your BHMS years. "  What they produced was terrific.  Here are a few: 
1) BHMS has let me think independently   
2) Fun and education for ten years  
3) BHMS has given me long friendships
4) So many years so many memories

Here is a "New Yorker" article that speaks to this great concept in writing.

1 comment:

Jackdamionds said...

I love the idea of conveying a story in just six words! It’s amazing how much emotion and meaning you can pack into such a small space. This technique is really helpful for students trying to improve their writing skills. For those who find it challenging to express ideas concisely, essay writing services can provide guidance and examples to sharpen your writing style. Definitely inspiring!