Storytelling Tips Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 22: Storytelling aloud · Set 155 · 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) Swing from side to side all the time. (b) Speak loudly enough for everyone to hear. (c) Smile at your listeners at the end.
2. 2.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Hide your face behind the book. (b) Speak with your hand over your mouth. (c) Make eye contact with people around the room.
3. 3.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Shout every single word. (b) Speak up clearly at the most exciting part. (c) Slow down for the most important moment.
4. 4.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Rush the surprise so nobody notices it. (b) Never practise before the show. (c) Pause after you ask your listeners a question.
5. 5.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Stand far away from your listeners. (b) Talk over anyone who asks a question. (c) Keep the events in the right order.
6. 6.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Use your hands to show actions. (b) Answer your phone in the middle of the story. (c) Stand far away from your listeners.
7. 7.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Show the size of the giant with your arms. (b) Stare at the ceiling instead of the audience. (c) Mix up the order of events.
8. 8.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a proud king? (a) a flat, beeping voice (b) a deep, booming voice (c) a grand, royal voice
9. 9.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a child on her birthday? (a) a shaky, scared voice (b) a giggly, playful voice (c) a quick, excited voice
10. 10.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Rush through the ending to finish fast. (b) Mumble so nobody can hear the words. (c) Wait for everyone to be quiet before you start.
11. 11.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Answer your phone in the middle of the story. (b) Practise in front of a mirror. (c) Rush through the ending to finish fast.
12. 12.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Mumble so nobody can hear the words. (b) Stand behind a table so no one can see you. (c) Use your face to show feelings.
13. 13.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Say “umm” after every few words. (b) Mumble so nobody can hear the words. (c) Breathe slowly if you feel nervous.
14. 14.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Stress the important words. (b) Look at your listeners as you speak. (c) Turn away whenever someone laughs.
15. 15.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Let your voice rise and fall, not stay flat. (b) Wave your arms about for no reason. (c) Wait for everyone to be quiet before you start.
16. 16.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Use a squeaky voice for a tiny mouse. (b) Make the story three times too long. (c) Keep saying “and then, and then” every line.
17. 17.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Forget the ending and stop suddenly. (b) Start with a long list of boring details. (c) Pause just before the big surprise.
18. 18.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a frightened rabbit? (a) a flat, beeping voice (b) a shaky, scared voice (c) a sly, sneaky voice
19. 19.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a wise old owl? (a) a slow, sleepy voice (b) a calm, wise voice (c) a fast, buzzing voice
20. 20.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Use the same flat voice all the way through. (b) Look around at different listeners, not just one. (c) Make the story three times too long.
21. 21.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Say “umm” after every few words. (b) Choose a story that suits your listeners. (c) Answer your phone in the middle of the story.
22. 22.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Skip the middle of the story. (b) Stop in the middle to check a phone. (c) Stand tall and smile at the start.
23. 23.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Talk over anyone who asks a question. (b) Tell it the way you would tell a good friend. (c) Whisper the whole story very quietly.
24. 24.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Tell the ending first and spoil the surprise. (b) Smile at your listeners at the end. (c) Keep your story short enough for the time you have.
25. 25.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Turn your back to the listeners. (b) Speak with your hand over your mouth. (c) Use a deep voice for a giant or a lion.
26. 26.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a buzzing bee? (a) a fast, buzzing voice (b) a sly, sneaky voice (c) a flat, beeping voice
27. 27.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Mumble so nobody can hear the words. (b) Look at the floor the whole time. (c) Let listeners join in with a fun repeated line.
28. 28.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Point to where things happen as you describe them. (b) Speak as fast as you possibly can. (c) Stare at the ceiling instead of the audience.
29. 29.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a huge giant? (a) a high, squeaky voice (b) a sly, sneaky voice (c) a deep, booming voice
30. 30.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) End with a clear, strong last line. (b) Talk to only one friend in the room. (c) Never pause, not even once.
31. 31.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Stand behind a table so no one can see you. (b) Begin with a hook that grabs attention. (c) Giggle all through the scary parts.
32. 32.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a sleepy old tortoise? (a) a slow, sleepy voice (b) a flat, beeping voice (c) a shaky, scared voice
33. 33.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Wait a moment after a funny line. (b) Whisper the whole story very quietly. (c) Rush the surprise so nobody notices it.
34. 34.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Turn away whenever someone laughs. (b) Use a soft voice to build suspense. (c) Laugh at the joke before you tell it.
35. 35.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Speak loudly enough for everyone to hear. (b) Chew gum while you tell the story. (c) Forget the ending and stop suddenly.
36. 36.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a robot? (a) a high, squeaky voice (b) a grand, royal voice (c) a flat, beeping voice
37. 37.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a sly fox? (a) a sad, sniffly voice (b) a flat, beeping voice (c) a sly, sneaky voice
38. 38.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a grumpy old bear? (a) a giggly, playful voice (b) a calm, wise voice (c) a gruff, grumpy voice
39. 39.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Speak slowly and clearly. (b) Laugh at the joke before you tell it. (c) Hide your face behind the book.
40. 40.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a friendly ghost? (a) a calm, wise voice (b) a soft, spooky whisper (c) a sly, sneaky voice

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