You are reading the Original Version (CLB5+) Read Simple Version (CLB3-4) Want to make your summer memorable and productive? Stretch your creativity and practice your language skills by trying one of all of these projects this summer. A bonus is that you may also uncover your artistic skills! What are six-word memoirs? It is a simple and creative way of summarizing your thoughts, experiences, principles, etc. using just six words. This practice was popularized by Larry Smith of Smith Magazine with his Six-Word Memoir project. He asked groups of people to provide six-word descriptions of themselves, their lives, or their views on certain topics. Here are some examples: This is a great way to use new English words that you learned and combine them in an interesting (and sometimes funny) way. It will also teach you the discipline of using words thoughtfully since you are limited to only six. If you find it hard to start, look at the samples at the Six-Word Memoir site. Or use your native language first then translate to English. Use Google Translate or a dictionary. What you will need: Your first few months as a newcomer will be filled with so many discoveries and great experiences. Share this with others (or reflect on them) by making a short video about the most interesting things you’ve learned. If you are camera-shy, an option would be to interview your newcomer friends. Ask them the most important things they’ve learned so far. Limit the video to three minutes. You can make a part two if you want to share more. What you will need: These tools are user-friendly but if you need help editing, read the tutorials on the app’s site. Folklorama is one of Manitoba’s most popular summer festivals. It is the largest multicultural festival of its kind in the world (read 5 reasons to see Folklorama this year and every year to know more). This year’s Folklorama will run from August 4 to 17, 2024 and will feature more than 40 pavilions. If you get to visit one or more pavilions, take some photos and make a photo montage. What you will need: Post your projects on your social media page or ask your English tutor or English Online e-Facilitator to review your project/s. You can also share it with us (email: cloza@english-online.ca)! We’ll share it on our Facebook page (Your English Online MB) or Instagram (Myenglishonlinemb)! Have fun and enjoy your summer! Please login to tell us what you think.Skip to:
Make six-word memoirs
On life: “This week’s highlight was free coffee” (BanjoDan)
About teens: “Books. Music. That’s all I need” (daisy.atson5)
About work: “Do the work. Get paid. Repeat!” (AMHerrera)Make a “Five new things I learned in Manitoba” video
Describe your Folklorama experience in photos
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Article updated May 27, 2024.We'd love to hear from you!