Storytelling Tips Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 22: Storytelling aloud · Set 164 · 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) Laugh during the sad parts. (b) Stand tall and smile at the start. (c) Practise in front of a mirror.
2. 2.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Turn your back to the listeners. (b) Show the size of the giant with your arms. (c) Shout every single word.
3. 3.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a buzzing bee? (a) a sad, sniffly voice (b) a flat, beeping voice (c) a fast, buzzing voice
4. 4.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a tiny mouse? (a) a flat, beeping voice (b) a calm, wise voice (c) a high, squeaky voice
5. 5.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Mutter while looking at your shoes. (b) Keep your face blank, with no feelings. (c) Stand where everyone can see you.
6. 6.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Point to where things happen as you describe them. (b) Forget the ending and stop suddenly. (c) Speak a little faster when the story gets exciting.
7. 7.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Show the size of the giant with your arms. (b) Smile at your listeners at the end. (c) Turn your back to the listeners.
8. 8.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Speak in a bored voice so it sounds dull. (b) Never pause, not even once. (c) Act out a few actions, like knocking on a door.
9. 9.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Slow down for the most important moment. (b) Know the beginning, middle and end well. (c) Wave your arms about for no reason.
10. 10.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Skip the middle of the story. (b) Keep your eyes on the clock the whole time. (c) Ask your listeners a question to involve them.
11. 11.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Mix up the order of events. (b) Wait for everyone to be quiet before you start. (c) Whisper the whole story very quietly.
12. 12.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Mutter while looking at your shoes. (b) Know the beginning, middle and end well. (c) Stare at the ceiling instead of the audience.
13. 13.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a sly fox? (a) a slow, sleepy voice (b) a sly, sneaky voice (c) a fast, buzzing voice
14. 14.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a wise old owl? (a) a shaky, scared voice (b) a sad, sniffly voice (c) a calm, wise voice
15. 15.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Use a soft voice to build suspense. (b) Use a deep voice for a giant or a lion. (c) Read so slowly that everyone falls asleep.
16. 16.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Swing from side to side all the time. (b) Tell the story in your own words. (c) Wave your arms about for no reason.
17. 17.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a robot? (a) a gruff, grumpy voice (b) a flat, beeping voice (c) a giggly, playful voice
18. 18.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Hide your face behind the book. (b) Pause just before the big surprise. (c) Stop every few lines to ask for water.
19. 19.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a friendly ghost? (a) a high, squeaky voice (b) a soft, spooky whisper (c) a giggly, playful voice
20. 20.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a crying baby elephant? (a) a deep, booming voice (b) a calm, wise voice (c) a sad, sniffly voice
21. 21.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a child on her birthday? (a) a quick, excited voice (b) a sly, sneaky voice (c) a high, squeaky voice
22. 22.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Whisper during the exciting chase. (b) Choose a story that suits your listeners. (c) Practise telling the story before the show.
23. 23.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Never practise before the show. (b) Use a squeaky voice for a tiny mouse. (c) Mumble the most important words.
24. 24.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Use your hands to show actions. (b) Chew gum while you tell the story. (c) Stop every few lines to ask for water.
25. 25.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Know the beginning, middle and end well. (b) Never pause, not even once. (c) Begin with a hook that grabs attention.
26. 26.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Rush through the ending to finish fast. (b) Stand where everyone can see you. (c) Show the size of the giant with your arms.
27. 27.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Thank your listeners when you finish. (b) Speak in a bored voice so it sounds dull. (c) Wave your arms about for no reason.
28. 28.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a frightened rabbit? (a) a fast, buzzing voice (b) a shaky, scared voice (c) a high, squeaky voice
29. 29.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Mumble so nobody can hear the words. (b) Talk over anyone who asks a question. (c) Smile at your listeners at the end.
30. 30.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a giggling monkey? (a) a sly, sneaky voice (b) a sad, sniffly voice (c) a giggly, playful voice
31. 31.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Keep your story short enough for the time you have. (b) Speak with your hand over your mouth. (c) Tell the story in your own words.
32. 32.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a grumpy old bear? (a) a sad, sniffly voice (b) a sly, sneaky voice (c) a gruff, grumpy voice
33. 33.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Forget the names of your characters. (b) Whisper the whole story very quietly. (c) Take a calm breath before you begin.
34. 34.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Look at your listeners as you speak. (b) Never pause, not even once. (c) Keep your eyes on the clock the whole time.
35. 35.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Wait a moment after a funny line. (b) Use the same voice for every character. (c) Stop every few lines to ask for water.
36. 36.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Use a deep voice for a giant or a lion. (b) Begin with a hook that grabs attention. (c) Read every word without ever looking up.
37. 37.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Skip the middle of the story. (b) Speak a little faster when the story gets exciting. (c) Stand far away from your listeners.
38. 38.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Wait for everyone to be quiet before you start. (b) Use the same voice for every character. (c) Tell it the way you would tell a good friend.
39. 39.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Speak slowly and clearly. (b) Act out a few actions, like knocking on a door. (c) Keep your eyes on the clock the whole time.
40. 40.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Keep your eyes closed while you speak. (b) Change your voice for each character. (c) Giggle all through the scary parts.

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