Author’s Purpose
Why did the author write this text?
To inform readers about hiccups and ways to stop them.
What is the main idea of the first part of the text?
Hiccups happen to everyone and can be caused in different ways.
What muscle causes hiccups?
The diaphragm.
What does “irritating” most nearly mean in the text?
Annoying.
What is one thing you would include in a summary?
How hiccups happen or ways to cure them.
Why does the author include different ways to cure hiccups?
To give readers helpful ideas and information.
What is the main idea of the section “Making Hiccups Go Away”?
There are many ways to try to stop hiccups.
Name one cause of hiccups from the text.
Eating too fast, drinking too much, temperature change, excitement, or stress.
What does “startled” mean in the text?
Suddenly scared or surprised.
What should NOT be included in a summary?
Small or unimportant details.
Why does the author include Mallory’s story?
To show a real-life solution to hiccups.
What is the main idea of Mallory’s story?
She invented a lollipop to cure hiccups.
What ingredients were in Mallory’s invention?
Water, sugar, and apple-cider vinegar.
What does “experimented” mean in the text?
Tried different ideas to see what works.
Summarize Mallory’s invention in one sentence.
Mallory created a lollipop that helped stop hiccups and won awards.
What does the author want readers to learn overall?
How hiccups happen and different ways to stop them.
How do both parts of the text connect?
They both explain hiccups and ways to cure them.
What is one unusual way mentioned to stop hiccups?
Drinking water upside down or being scared.
What does “combine” most nearly mean?
To mix together.
Why should summaries be shorter than the text?
They only include the most important ideas.
How does the structure of the text help the author’s purpose?
It explains information first, then gives a real-life example.
What is the best central idea for the entire text?
Hiccups are common, and people have created many ways to cure them.
Why did Mallory create Hiccupops?
Because other methods didn’t always work for her.
What does “variety” mean in the phrase “variety of reasons”?
Many different kinds.
Give a full 2–3 sentence summary of the text.
Hiccups are caused by the diaphragm and can happen for many reasons. People use different methods to stop them, like holding their breath or eating certain foods. A girl named Mallory invented a lollipop called Hiccupops to cure hiccups.