Storytelling Tips Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 22: Storytelling aloud · Set 188 · 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 a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Giggle all through the scary parts. (b) Speak loudly enough for everyone to hear. (c) Talk over anyone who asks a question.
2. 2.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Pause just before the big surprise. (b) Smile during the happy parts. (c) Answer your phone in the middle of the story.
3. 3.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Stress the important words. (b) Use the same flat voice all the way through. (c) Speak up clearly at the most exciting part.
4. 4.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Ask your listeners a question to involve them. (b) Rush the surprise so nobody notices it. (c) Say “umm” after every few words.
5. 5.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Giggle all through the scary parts. (b) Speak softly in a secret or spooky part. (c) Speak as fast as you possibly can.
6. 6.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Mumble so nobody can hear the words. (b) Forget the ending and stop suddenly. (c) Use a soft voice to build suspense.
7. 7.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Point to where things happen as you describe them. (b) Speak slowly and clearly. (c) Hide your face behind the book.
8. 8.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Speak loudly enough for everyone to hear. (b) Wait for everyone to be quiet before you start. (c) Mix up the order of events.
9. 9.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Look at the floor the whole time. (b) Practise telling the story before the show. (c) Know the beginning, middle and end well.
10. 10.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Read every word without ever looking up. (b) Practise telling the story before the show. (c) Wait a moment after a funny line.
11. 11.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Make the story three times too long. (b) Mutter while looking at your shoes. (c) Add sound effects like “whoosh” or “bang”.
12. 12.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a sly fox? (a) a gruff, grumpy voice (b) a sly, sneaky voice (c) a calm, wise voice
13. 13.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Laugh during the sad parts. (b) Practise in front of a mirror. (c) Fiddle with your hair the whole time.
14. 14.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Tell the story in your own words. (b) Forget the ending and stop suddenly. (c) Pause just before the big surprise.
15. 15.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Change your voice for each character. (b) Pause so listeners can imagine the scene. (c) Read so slowly that everyone falls asleep.
16. 16.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a huge giant? (a) a deep, booming voice (b) a sad, sniffly voice (c) a sly, sneaky voice
17. 17.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Fiddle with your hair the whole time. (b) Smile at your listeners at the end. (c) Know the beginning, middle and end well.
18. 18.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Rush the surprise so nobody notices it. (b) Speak slowly and clearly. (c) Use a slow, gentle voice for a sad moment.
19. 19.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a child on her birthday? (a) a high, squeaky voice (b) a calm, wise voice (c) a quick, excited voice
20. 20.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a tiny mouse? (a) a calm, wise voice (b) a quick, excited voice (c) a high, squeaky voice
21. 21.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Speak slowly and clearly. (b) Pause so listeners can imagine the scene. (c) Tell the ending first and spoil the surprise.
22. 22.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a crying baby elephant? (a) a shaky, scared voice (b) a deep, booming voice (c) a sad, sniffly voice
23. 23.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Stare at the ceiling instead of the audience. (b) Slow down for the most important moment. (c) Mix up the order of events.
24. 24.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Giggle all through the scary parts. (b) Know the beginning, middle and end well. (c) Start before everyone is listening.
25. 25.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Use the same flat voice all the way through. (b) Wait for everyone to be quiet before you start. (c) Mumble the most important words.
26. 26.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a friendly ghost? (a) a grand, royal voice (b) a soft, spooky whisper (c) a gruff, grumpy voice
27. 27.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Wait a moment after a funny line. (b) Keep your face blank, with no feelings. (c) Rush the surprise so nobody notices it.
28. 28.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Use your hands to show actions. (b) Keep a calm, steady pace at the start. (c) Start with a long list of boring details.
29. 29.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Speak with your hand over your mouth. (b) Stand behind a table so no one can see you. (c) Show the size of the giant with your arms.
30. 30.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Know the beginning, middle and end well. (b) Look around at different listeners, not just one. (c) Speak with your hand over your mouth.
31. 31.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Talk over anyone who asks a question. (b) Use your face to show feelings. (c) Rush through the ending to finish fast.
32. 32.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Never practise before the show. (b) Use your hands to show actions. (c) Mumble so nobody can hear the words.
33. 33.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Smile during the happy parts. (b) Speak up clearly at the most exciting part. (c) Make the story three times too long.
34. 34.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a frightened rabbit? (a) a sad, sniffly voice (b) a shaky, scared voice (c) a sly, sneaky voice
35. 35.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Look at your listeners as you speak. (b) Show the size of the giant with your arms. (c) Shout every single word.
36. 36.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Rush through the ending to finish fast. (b) Start with a long list of boring details. (c) Change your voice for each character.
37. 37.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Whisper the whole story very quietly. (b) Forget the names of your characters. (c) Keep your story short enough for the time you have.
38. 38.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a proud king? (a) a grand, royal voice (b) a shaky, scared voice (c) a deep, booming voice
39. 39.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a sleepy old tortoise? (a) a grand, royal voice (b) a slow, sleepy voice (c) a quick, excited voice
40. 40.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a wise old owl? (a) a grand, royal voice (b) a calm, wise voice (c) a sly, sneaky voice

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