Storytelling Tips Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 22: Storytelling aloud · Set 228 · 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) Talk over anyone who asks a question. (b) Make the story three times too long. (c) Use a soft voice to build suspense.
2. 2.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Show the size of the giant with your arms. (b) Turn the pages loudly and lose your place. (c) Whisper during the exciting chase.
3. 3.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Tell the ending first and spoil the surprise. (b) Point to where things happen as you describe them. (c) Make the story three times too long.
4. 4.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Speak in a bored voice so it sounds dull. (b) Begin with a hook that grabs attention. (c) Read so slowly that everyone falls asleep.
5. 5.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a buzzing bee? (a) a flat, beeping voice (b) a sad, sniffly voice (c) a fast, buzzing voice
6. 6.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Mix up the order of events. (b) Breathe slowly if you feel nervous. (c) Speak loudly enough for everyone to hear.
7. 7.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Turn your back to the listeners. (b) Ask your listeners a question to involve them. (c) Rush the surprise so nobody notices it.
8. 8.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Say “umm” after every few words. (b) Mumble the most important words. (c) Act out a few actions, like knocking on a door.
9. 9.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a crying baby elephant? (a) a quick, excited voice (b) a soft, spooky whisper (c) a sad, sniffly voice
10. 10.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Fiddle with your hair the whole time. (b) Keep your story short enough for the time you have. (c) Chew gum while you tell the story.
11. 11.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Speak as fast as you possibly can. (b) Talk over anyone who asks a question. (c) Take a calm breath before you begin.
12. 12.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Keep your eyes on the clock the whole time. (b) Whisper during the exciting chase. (c) Smile at your listeners at the end.
13. 13.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Speak loudly enough for everyone to hear. (b) Laugh during the sad parts. (c) Giggle all through the scary parts.
14. 14.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Speak as fast as you possibly can. (b) Wave your arms about for no reason. (c) Pause so listeners can imagine the scene.
15. 15.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Tell it the way you would tell a good friend. (b) Ask your listeners a question to involve them. (c) Turn away whenever someone laughs.
16. 16.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Pause just before the big surprise. (b) Speak softly in a secret or spooky part. (c) Tell the ending first and spoil the surprise.
17. 17.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Turn your back to the listeners. (b) Practise in front of a mirror. (c) Speak in a bored voice so it sounds dull.
18. 18.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Speak slowly and clearly. (b) Talk to only one friend in the room. (c) Act out a few actions, like knocking on a door.
19. 19.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Speak a little faster when the story gets exciting. (b) Never practise before the show. (c) Make the story three times too long.
20. 20.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Turn your back to the listeners. (b) Tell it the way you would tell a good friend. (c) Chew gum while you tell the story.
21. 21.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Know the beginning, middle and end well. (b) Turn your back to the listeners. (c) Look at your listeners as you speak.
22. 22.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Forget the ending and stop suddenly. (b) Change your voice for each character. (c) Look at your listeners as you speak.
23. 23.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a grumpy old bear? (a) a gruff, grumpy voice (b) a quick, excited voice (c) a high, squeaky voice
24. 24.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Choose a story that suits your listeners. (b) Look at your listeners as you speak. (c) Keep your eyes on the clock the whole time.
25. 25.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a child on her birthday? (a) a deep, booming voice (b) a quick, excited voice (c) a grand, royal voice
26. 26.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Keep your story short enough for the time you have. (b) Stand where everyone can see you. (c) Rush through the ending to finish fast.
27. 27.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Tell the story in your own words. (b) Stare at the ceiling instead of the audience. (c) Stop in the middle to check a phone.
28. 28.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Whisper during the exciting chase. (b) Fiddle with your hair the whole time. (c) Use a slow, gentle voice for a sad moment.
29. 29.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Speak as fast as you possibly can. (b) Turn the pages loudly and lose your place. (c) Use your hands to show actions.
30. 30.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Rush the surprise so nobody notices it. (b) Make the story three times too long. (c) Practise telling the story before the show.
31. 31.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Stare at the ceiling instead of the audience. (b) Laugh at the joke before you tell it. (c) Speak softly in a secret or spooky part.
32. 32.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a tiny mouse? (a) a shaky, scared voice (b) a fast, buzzing voice (c) a high, squeaky voice
33. 33.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Add sound effects like “whoosh” or “bang”. (b) Smile during the happy parts. (c) Chew gum while you tell the story.
34. 34.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a huge giant? (a) a calm, wise voice (b) a deep, booming voice (c) a sly, sneaky voice
35. 35.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Begin with a hook that grabs attention. (b) Stare at the ceiling instead of the audience. (c) Show the size of the giant with your arms.
36. 36.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Whisper the whole story very quietly. (b) Thank your listeners when you finish. (c) Make the story three times too long.
37. 37.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Say “umm” after every few words. (b) Look at the floor the whole time. (c) Make eye contact with people around the room.
38. 38.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Laugh at the joke before you tell it. (b) Forget the ending and stop suddenly. (c) Look at your listeners as you speak.
39. 39.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Make eye contact with people around the room. (b) Wait for everyone to be quiet before you start. (c) Use the same flat voice all the way through.
40. 40.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a sleepy old tortoise? (a) a gruff, grumpy voice (b) a slow, sleepy voice (c) a fast, buzzing voice

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