6 Word Memoir Poems~Honoring Nelson Mandela

Our unit-You are Your Own Superhero had us look at real life heroes. Nelson Mandela was featured as one. We immersed ourselves with informational text, video clips, songs and quotes from primary and secondary resources. Upon his passing we paid tribute to him by composing 6 Word Poems.
Learning is a process in our room. In order for our 6 Word poem product to be created, we took notes as we listened to the different mediums for information for this man.

We listened for words that "moved us" as readers and listeners. 

 We learned how to write a 6 Word Memoir poem by:

1. Starting with a list

2. Circle words that stand out

3. Write..write and write

4. Synthesize

5. Capture memoir meaning and limit it to 6 words

After this process we came up with some amazing 6 Word Poem Memoirs honoring Nelson Mandela.

Long walk to peace and freedom-Grace

Seeing through the fog of hate-Grace

27 years in prison…...seems impossible-Sofie

Value lives, love yours, be peaceful-Cole

Love and forgive and be free-Emilie

A fearless man, fighting for freedom-Lily

An inspiration for all, Nelson Mandela-Lily

Mandela fights for freedom for me-Andrew

Though struggle is inevitable, devoted faith triumphs-Julia

A man of courage and peace-Eric

His choices tested his undaunted courage-Ethan

He lives with equality and harmony-Miles

LOve in a world of hate-Esme

Devoted to equality and peace-Connor

25 years imprisoned, still found hope-Connor

He fought in a peaceful way-Zach

the man who fought for freedom-Zach

We are equal in different ways-Eleen

Leave hatred or still be imprisoned-Luke

World’s balance relies on your heart-Kathryn

Freedom for world….Real life hero-Trinity

Mandela’s palm resembled his home, Africa-Amy

There were clouds then joyful sunlight-Brian
Mandela devoted to society for freedom-Madison

Accused of treason,prison then set free-Madison

the hero of Africa, a fearless leader-Alessandra

Hopeful night and day...Mandela's dream-Ella

Great spirit the world will miss-Vivi

A special noble man from Africa-Hannah

Hope for balance, freedom from courage-Romy

nelson Mandela fought peacefully for freedom- Noor

Using peace and harmony to fight - Samantha

Love and forgive and be free- Emilie

Mandela fights for freedom for me- Andrew

Many years in prison is still tenacious- Anastasia

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