Storytelling Tips Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 22: Storytelling aloud · Set 205 · 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) Skip the middle of the story. (b) Speak loudly enough for everyone to hear. (c) Make the story three times too long.
2. 2.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Mix up the order of events. (b) Hide your face behind the book. (c) Speak up clearly at the most exciting part.
3. 3.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Point to where things happen as you describe them. (b) Rush through the ending to finish fast. (c) Practise in front of a mirror.
4. 4.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a tiny mouse? (a) a soft, spooky whisper (b) a fast, buzzing voice (c) a high, squeaky voice
5. 5.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Shout every single word. (b) Breathe slowly if you feel nervous. (c) Mumble so nobody can hear the words.
6. 6.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a giggling monkey? (a) a sad, sniffly voice (b) a gruff, grumpy voice (c) a giggly, playful voice
7. 7.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Hide your face behind the book. (b) Fiddle with your hair the whole time. (c) Use your face to show feelings.
8. 8.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a wise old owl? (a) a giggly, playful voice (b) a shaky, scared voice (c) a calm, wise voice
9. 9.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Ask your listeners a question to involve them. (b) Start with a long list of boring details. (c) Practise telling the story before the show.
10. 10.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Stand still instead of swaying about. (b) Mumble so nobody can hear the words. (c) Stand tall and smile at the start.
11. 11.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Stare at the ceiling instead of the audience. (b) Speak as fast as you possibly can. (c) Act out a few actions, like knocking on a door.
12. 12.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a buzzing bee? (a) a high, squeaky voice (b) a fast, buzzing voice (c) a sad, sniffly voice
13. 13.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Giggle all through the scary parts. (b) Show a picture or a prop if it helps. (c) Speak a little faster when the story gets exciting.
14. 14.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Keep your story short enough for the time you have. (b) Keep your eyes closed while you speak. (c) Start with a long list of boring details.
15. 15.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Thank your listeners when you finish. (b) Swing from side to side all the time. (c) Fiddle with your hair the whole time.
16. 16.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Show the size of the giant with your arms. (b) Stand behind a table so no one can see you. (c) Use a deep voice for a giant or a lion.
17. 17.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Use the same voice for every character. (b) Whisper during the exciting chase. (c) Use a soft voice to build suspense.
18. 18.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Laugh during the sad parts. (b) Stand still instead of swaying about. (c) Stare at the ceiling instead of the audience.
19. 19.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Forget the ending and stop suddenly. (b) Use a deep voice for a giant or a lion. (c) Read so slowly that everyone falls asleep.
20. 20.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Wait a moment after a funny line. (b) Never pause, not even once. (c) Use the same voice for every character.
21. 21.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Take a calm breath before you begin. (b) Use a slow, gentle voice for a sad moment. (c) Make the story three times too long.
22. 22.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a frightened rabbit? (a) a gruff, grumpy voice (b) a fast, buzzing voice (c) a shaky, scared voice
23. 23.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a huge giant? (a) a flat, beeping voice (b) a deep, booming voice (c) a slow, sleepy voice
24. 24.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a sly fox? (a) a shaky, scared voice (b) a sly, sneaky voice (c) a calm, wise voice
25. 25.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Forget the ending and stop suddenly. (b) Look at your listeners as you speak. (c) Never practise before the show.
26. 26.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Speak in a bored voice so it sounds dull. (b) Let listeners join in with a fun repeated line. (c) Look at the floor the whole time.
27. 27.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Keep your face blank, with no feelings. (b) Look around at different listeners, not just one. (c) Change your voice for each character.
28. 28.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Smile during the happy parts. (b) Chew gum while you tell the story. (c) Keep your story short enough for the time you have.
29. 29.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Wait for everyone to be quiet before you start. (b) Talk to only one friend in the room. (c) Hide your face behind the book.
30. 30.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Keep your eyes on the clock the whole time. (b) Speak slowly and clearly. (c) Laugh during the sad parts.
31. 31.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a crying baby elephant? (a) a sad, sniffly voice (b) a deep, booming voice (c) a giggly, playful voice
32. 32.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a friendly ghost? (a) a slow, sleepy voice (b) a fast, buzzing voice (c) a soft, spooky whisper
33. 33.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Make eye contact with people around the room. (b) Choose a story that suits your listeners. (c) Hide your face behind the book.
34. 34.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Answer your phone in the middle of the story. (b) Keep your story short enough for the time you have. (c) Speak up clearly at the most exciting part.
35. 35.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Make the story three times too long. (b) Use the same voice for every character. (c) Show a picture or a prop if it helps.
36. 36.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Answer your phone in the middle of the story. (b) Pause so listeners can imagine the scene. (c) Talk to only one friend in the room.
37. 37.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Stop in the middle to check a phone. (b) Speak up clearly at the most exciting part. (c) Take a calm breath before you begin.
38. 38.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Pause after you ask your listeners a question. (b) Mix up the order of events. (c) Begin with a hook that grabs attention.
39. 39.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Never pause, not even once. (b) Mix up the order of events. (c) Begin with a hook that grabs attention.
40. 40.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Pause after you ask your listeners a question. (b) Keep saying “and then, and then” every line. (c) Use a deep voice for a giant or a lion.

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