What’s the 6-word story that sums up why education is important to you?
Ever since Ernest Hemingway wrote what is considered to be the greatest 6-word story ever written, 6-word stories have become a great way to share thoughts, ideas, and philosophies in just six words.
Here’s Hemingway’s masterpiece:
For sale: baby shoes, never worn.
Whether it’s the greatest 6-word story ever written can be debated, but it would certainly qualify as one of the saddest, don’t you think?
So, now, my challenge to you fellow educator:
Write your own 6-word story that sums up why education is important to you— how it has shaped or defined your life.
Here’s mine:
Life without school is life unlived.
Bonus: For another take on the 6-word story, and maybe a way to get you noodling a little bit, check this out over at MindTrekker.
Please comment below.
School’s out. No learning? Pity!
My service is to the future.
Classroom: Open the world of possiblities.
Education is understanding; understanding opens doors.
Library… a universe in a room.
Hey Karen, about libraries, check this out: //www.mindtrekker.com/2017/01/26/world-catalog-where-have-you-been-my-whole-life/
I saw, I learned, I did!
Another day in which to excel!
This might make a fun assignment for students. If anyone does that, would you please let us know and we’ll write a story about it? Thanks.
Giving another a chance to grow!
Education: learning how to find answers
Education: discovering tools to solve problems