Storytelling Tips Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 22: Storytelling aloud · Set 251 · 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) Whisper the whole story very quietly. (b) Whisper during the exciting chase. (c) Ask your listeners a question to involve them.
2. 2.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Tell it the way you would tell a good friend. (b) Rush the surprise so nobody notices it. (c) Forget the ending and stop suddenly.
3. 3.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Talk to only one friend in the room. (b) Rush through the ending to finish fast. (c) Show a picture or a prop if it helps.
4. 4.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Laugh at the joke before you tell it. (b) Wait for everyone to be quiet before you start. (c) Make eye contact with people around the room.
5. 5.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Ask your listeners a question to involve them. (b) Pause after you ask your listeners a question. (c) Use the same flat voice all the way through.
6. 6.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Forget the ending and stop suddenly. (b) Ask your listeners a question to involve them. (c) Pause so listeners can imagine the scene.
7. 7.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a grumpy old bear? (a) a sad, sniffly voice (b) a gruff, grumpy voice (c) a grand, royal voice
8. 8.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a giggling monkey? (a) a shaky, scared voice (b) a giggly, playful voice (c) a grand, royal voice
9. 9.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a sleepy old tortoise? (a) a sly, sneaky voice (b) a gruff, grumpy voice (c) a slow, sleepy voice
10. 10.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a child on her birthday? (a) a gruff, grumpy voice (b) a fast, buzzing voice (c) a quick, excited voice
11. 11.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Keep your eyes closed while you speak. (b) Keep your story short enough for the time you have. (c) Forget the ending and stop suddenly.
12. 12.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a proud king? (a) a gruff, grumpy voice (b) a grand, royal voice (c) a calm, wise voice
13. 13.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Start with a long list of boring details. (b) Pause so listeners can imagine the scene. (c) Use the same flat voice all the way through.
14. 14.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Let listeners join in with a fun repeated line. (b) Laugh during the sad parts. (c) Use your face to show feelings.
15. 15.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Stand behind a table so no one can see you. (b) Change your voice for each character. (c) Show a picture or a prop if it helps.
16. 16.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a tiny mouse? (a) a deep, booming voice (b) a grand, royal voice (c) a high, squeaky voice
17. 17.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Let your voice rise and fall, not stay flat. (b) Keep saying “and then, and then” every line. (c) Hide your face behind the book.
18. 18.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a wise old owl? (a) a grand, royal voice (b) a shaky, scared voice (c) a calm, wise voice
19. 19.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Turn the pages loudly and lose your place. (b) Show a picture or a prop if it helps. (c) Speak a little faster when the story gets exciting.
20. 20.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Look at the floor the whole time. (b) Make the story three times too long. (c) Know the beginning, middle and end well.
21. 21.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Keep a calm, steady pace at the start. (b) Tell the ending first and spoil the surprise. (c) Stand where everyone can see you.
22. 22.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Speak loudly enough for everyone to hear. (b) Say “umm” after every few words. (c) Wave your arms about for no reason.
23. 23.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Use a soft voice to build suspense. (b) Speak with your hand over your mouth. (c) Start before everyone is listening.
24. 24.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Keep your story short enough for the time you have. (b) Practise in front of a mirror. (c) Mumble so nobody can hear the words.
25. 25.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a huge giant? (a) a quick, excited voice (b) a deep, booming voice (c) a flat, beeping voice
26. 26.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Keep your story short enough for the time you have. (b) Show a picture or a prop if it helps. (c) Never practise before the show.
27. 27.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Speak softly in a secret or spooky part. (b) Mutter while looking at your shoes. (c) Speak up clearly at the most exciting part.
28. 28.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Stop every few lines to ask for water. (b) Speak softly in a secret or spooky part. (c) Practise telling the story before the show.
29. 29.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Keep a calm, steady pace at the start. (b) Keep saying “and then, and then” every line. (c) Keep your story short enough for the time you have.
30. 30.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Never pause, not even once. (b) Read so slowly that everyone falls asleep. (c) Use a slow, gentle voice for a sad moment.
31. 31.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Laugh during the sad parts. (b) Look around at different listeners, not just one. (c) Wave your arms about for no reason.
32. 32.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Pause after you ask your listeners a question. (b) Start with a long list of boring details. (c) Speak slowly and clearly.
33. 33.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Answer your phone in the middle of the story. (b) Wait a moment after a funny line. (c) Speak in a bored voice so it sounds dull.
34. 34.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Take a calm breath before you begin. (b) Stand far away from your listeners. (c) Tell it the way you would tell a good friend.
35. 35.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a frightened rabbit? (a) a high, squeaky voice (b) a quick, excited voice (c) a shaky, scared voice
36. 36.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Stand still instead of swaying about. (b) Keep your eyes on the clock the whole time. (c) Rush through the ending to finish fast.
37. 37.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a crying baby elephant? (a) a slow, sleepy voice (b) a giggly, playful voice (c) a sad, sniffly voice
38. 38.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Begin with a hook that grabs attention. (b) Let your voice rise and fall, not stay flat. (c) Wave your arms about for no reason.
39. 39.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Speak slowly and clearly. (b) Rush through the ending to finish fast. (c) Whisper the whole story very quietly.
40. 40.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Use a squeaky voice for a tiny mouse. (b) Speak with your hand over your mouth. (c) Know the beginning, middle and end well.

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