Hiccups are funny! They
happen to everyone! An experience everyone can relate to makes a great writing
prompt for a personal narrative. It can also give your students an opportunity
to write humor since hiccups often create a funny situation.
In my new book, Hector’s Hiccups, Sofia and her cousin,
Hector plan to attend a movie with Abuela. They are all ready to go when they
realize Hector has the hiccups. Abuela tries to cure Hector with a lemon and
other remedies. Sofia tries to help by holding her breath with Hector. HIC!
HIC! Now Sofia has the hiccups, too. Abuela suggests a change of plans and soon
they are all dancing in the kitchen. Who says the hiccups can’t be fun?
After reading Hector’s Hiccups to your class, ask your
students to describe a day when they experienced the hiccups. Ask them to
consider the following questions to expand their narrative.
1. Describe the time of day and what you were doing when
the hiccups started.
2. Did you change your plans or keep on with whatever you
were doing?
3. Did you get the hiccups in a place where you were
supposed to be quiet?
4. How long did your hiccups last?
5. Were you embarrassed? Frustrated? Or did you laugh?
6. Did others try to help you?
7. What is your favorite cure for hiccups?
8. Did you learn something from the experience?
Happy Writing!
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