Storytelling Tips Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 22: Storytelling aloud · Set 246 · 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) Start before everyone is listening. (b) Rush the surprise so nobody notices it. (c) Use a squeaky voice for a tiny mouse.
2. 2.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a tiny mouse? (a) a giggly, playful voice (b) a sly, sneaky voice (c) a high, squeaky voice
3. 3.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Wave your arms about for no reason. (b) Turn the pages loudly and lose your place. (c) Speak up clearly at the most exciting part.
4. 4.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Giggle all through the scary parts. (b) Speak slowly and clearly. (c) Pause just before the big surprise.
5. 5.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a wise old owl? (a) a calm, wise voice (b) a soft, spooky whisper (c) a fast, buzzing voice
6. 6.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a frightened rabbit? (a) a flat, beeping voice (b) a sly, sneaky voice (c) a shaky, scared voice
7. 7.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Stand tall and smile at the start. (b) Never practise before the show. (c) Look at your listeners as you speak.
8. 8.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a child on her birthday? (a) a quick, excited voice (b) a grand, royal voice (c) a deep, booming voice
9. 9.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Choose a story that suits your listeners. (b) Whisper the whole story very quietly. (c) Speak slowly and clearly.
10. 10.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Stand where everyone can see you. (b) Keep your story short enough for the time you have. (c) Laugh during the sad parts.
11. 11.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Know the beginning, middle and end well. (b) Swing from side to side all the time. (c) Skip the middle of the story.
12. 12.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Show a picture or a prop if it helps. (b) Use a slow, gentle voice for a sad moment. (c) Fiddle with your hair the whole time.
13. 13.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Point to where things happen as you describe them. (b) Use your hands to show actions. (c) Stop in the middle to check a phone.
14. 14.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Practise telling the story before the show. (b) Tell it the way you would tell a good friend. (c) Hide your face behind the book.
15. 15.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Stare at the ceiling instead of the audience. (b) Giggle all through the scary parts. (c) Pause just before the big surprise.
16. 16.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Speak in a bored voice so it sounds dull. (b) Stop every few lines to ask for water. (c) Make eye contact with people around the room.
17. 17.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Make eye contact with people around the room. (b) Turn the pages loudly and lose your place. (c) Act out a few actions, like knocking on a door.
18. 18.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Chew gum while you tell the story. (b) Use the same voice for every character. (c) Let listeners join in with a fun repeated line.
19. 19.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a proud king? (a) a sly, sneaky voice (b) a grand, royal voice (c) a sad, sniffly voice
20. 20.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a giggling monkey? (a) a shaky, scared voice (b) a sad, sniffly voice (c) a giggly, playful voice
21. 21.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Whisper during the exciting chase. (b) Wait a moment after a funny line. (c) Smile during the happy parts.
22. 22.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Hide your face behind the book. (b) Speak in a bored voice so it sounds dull. (c) Use a soft voice to build suspense.
23. 23.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Begin with a hook that grabs attention. (b) Thank your listeners when you finish. (c) Speak in a bored voice so it sounds dull.
24. 24.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Speak with your hand over your mouth. (b) Keep your eyes on the clock the whole time. (c) Use a slow, gentle voice for a sad moment.
25. 25.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Ask your listeners a question to involve them. (b) Talk over anyone who asks a question. (c) Use your hands to show actions.
26. 26.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Say “umm” after every few words. (b) Stand behind a table so no one can see you. (c) Begin with a hook that grabs attention.
27. 27.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a huge giant? (a) a deep, booming voice (b) a slow, sleepy voice (c) a sad, sniffly voice
28. 28.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Laugh at the joke before you tell it. (b) Wave your arms about for no reason. (c) Breathe slowly if you feel nervous.
29. 29.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Pause so listeners can imagine the scene. (b) Stop every few lines to ask for water. (c) Speak loudly enough for everyone to hear.
30. 30.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a grumpy old bear? (a) a gruff, grumpy voice (b) a shaky, scared voice (c) a flat, beeping voice
31. 31.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a buzzing bee? (a) a shaky, scared voice (b) a fast, buzzing voice (c) a quick, excited voice
32. 32.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Start with a long list of boring details. (b) Laugh during the sad parts. (c) Stand where everyone can see you.
33. 33.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Whisper the whole story very quietly. (b) Turn the pages loudly and lose your place. (c) Look at your listeners as you speak.
34. 34.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Speak with your hand over your mouth. (b) Use the same flat voice all the way through. (c) Stand still instead of swaying about.
35. 35.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Mix up the order of events. (b) Change your voice for each character. (c) Forget the names of your characters.
36. 36.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Pause just before the big surprise. (b) Keep your story short enough for the time you have. (c) Wave your arms about for no reason.
37. 37.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Start before everyone is listening. (b) Choose a story that suits your listeners. (c) Mutter while looking at your shoes.
38. 38.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Let your voice rise and fall, not stay flat. (b) Stare at the ceiling instead of the audience. (c) Change your voice for each character.
39. 39.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Let listeners join in with a fun repeated line. (b) Start before everyone is listening. (c) Pause after you ask your listeners a question.
40. 40.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Laugh at the joke before you tell it. (b) End with a clear, strong last line. (c) Smile during the happy parts.

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