Storytelling Tips Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 22: Storytelling aloud · Set 111 · 40 questions

Writer's tip (Tell it, don’t just read it): Speak slowly, clearly and loudly enough for everyone. Pause before a surprise and change your voice for each character (a deep voice for a giant, a squeaky one for a mouse). Look at your listeners and use your face and hands to show feelings and actions.

1. 1.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Wave your arms about for no reason. (b) Keep the events in the right order. (c) Thank your listeners when you finish.
2. 2.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Keep your face blank, with no feelings. (b) Use your hands to show actions. (c) Tell the story in your own words.
3. 3.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a friendly ghost? (a) a soft, spooky whisper (b) a sly, sneaky voice (c) a flat, beeping voice
4. 4.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Stare at the ceiling instead of the audience. (b) Act out a few actions, like knocking on a door. (c) Speak as fast as you possibly can.
5. 5.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Use a squeaky voice for a tiny mouse. (b) Talk over anyone who asks a question. (c) Pause so listeners can imagine the scene.
6. 6.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Keep saying “and then, and then” every line. (b) Say “umm” after every few words. (c) Smile during the happy parts.
7. 7.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Skip the middle of the story. (b) Pause just before the big surprise. (c) Speak a little faster when the story gets exciting.
8. 8.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a proud king? (a) a giggly, playful voice (b) a grand, royal voice (c) a high, squeaky voice
9. 9.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Begin with a hook that grabs attention. (b) Use your hands to show actions. (c) Chew gum while you tell the story.
10. 10.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a giggling monkey? (a) a calm, wise voice (b) a flat, beeping voice (c) a giggly, playful voice
11. 11.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a buzzing bee? (a) a fast, buzzing voice (b) a flat, beeping voice (c) a quick, excited voice
12. 12.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Look at the floor the whole time. (b) Take a calm breath before you begin. (c) Speak slowly and clearly.
13. 13.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Speak in a bored voice so it sounds dull. (b) Stop in the middle to check a phone. (c) Use a slow, gentle voice for a sad moment.
14. 14.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a sly fox? (a) a deep, booming voice (b) a sly, sneaky voice (c) a giggly, playful voice
15. 15.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Keep a calm, steady pace at the start. (b) Look around at different listeners, not just one. (c) Speak as fast as you possibly can.
16. 16.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Look at the floor the whole time. (b) Stop in the middle to check a phone. (c) Let your voice rise and fall, not stay flat.
17. 17.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a huge giant? (a) a deep, booming voice (b) a shaky, scared voice (c) a flat, beeping voice
18. 18.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Stress the important words. (b) Whisper the whole story very quietly. (c) Speak slowly and clearly.
19. 19.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Hide your face behind the book. (b) Stand behind a table so no one can see you. (c) Speak a little faster when the story gets exciting.
20. 20.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Laugh at the joke before you tell it. (b) Make eye contact with people around the room. (c) Chew gum while you tell the story.
21. 21.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Laugh at the joke before you tell it. (b) Hide your face behind the book. (c) Show a picture or a prop if it helps.
22. 22.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a frightened rabbit? (a) a shaky, scared voice (b) a quick, excited voice (c) a soft, spooky whisper
23. 23.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Speak loudly enough for everyone to hear. (b) Giggle all through the scary parts. (c) Swing from side to side all the time.
24. 24.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a sleepy old tortoise? (a) a slow, sleepy voice (b) a high, squeaky voice (c) a giggly, playful voice
25. 25.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Use a soft voice to build suspense. (b) Whisper during the exciting chase. (c) Keep a calm, steady pace at the start.
26. 26.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Mutter while looking at your shoes. (b) Speak slowly and clearly. (c) Look at the floor the whole time.
27. 27.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Rush the surprise so nobody notices it. (b) Say “umm” after every few words. (c) Practise telling the story before the show.
28. 28.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Read every word without ever looking up. (b) Know the beginning, middle and end well. (c) Stand far away from your listeners.
29. 29.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Stand where everyone can see you. (b) Swing from side to side all the time. (c) Let listeners join in with a fun repeated line.
30. 30.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Wait for everyone to be quiet before you start. (b) Stare at the ceiling instead of the audience. (c) Pause just before the big surprise.
31. 31.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Point to where things happen as you describe them. (b) Mumble the most important words. (c) Wait a moment after a funny line.
32. 32.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Speak as fast as you possibly can. (b) Speak in a bored voice so it sounds dull. (c) Pause just before the big surprise.
33. 33.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Shout every single word. (b) Mutter while looking at your shoes. (c) Take a calm breath before you begin.
34. 34.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Keep saying “and then, and then” every line. (b) Make the story three times too long. (c) Use your face to show feelings.
35. 35.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a child on her birthday? (a) a sly, sneaky voice (b) a quick, excited voice (c) a deep, booming voice
36. 36.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Use a squeaky voice for a tiny mouse. (b) Say “umm” after every few words. (c) Turn your back to the listeners.
37. 37.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a crying baby elephant? (a) a sad, sniffly voice (b) a fast, buzzing voice (c) a quick, excited voice
38. 38.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Giggle all through the scary parts. (b) Start with a long list of boring details. (c) Keep the events in the right order.
39. 39.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Start before everyone is listening. (b) Practise in front of a mirror. (c) Use a slow, gentle voice for a sad moment.
40. 40.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Keep your eyes on the clock the whole time. (b) Use the same flat voice all the way through. (c) Practise in front of a mirror.

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