Storytelling Tips Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 22: Storytelling aloud · Set 275 · 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) Stand far away from your listeners. (b) Stand where everyone can see you. (c) Turn away whenever someone laughs.
2. 2.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Keep your story short enough for the time you have. (b) Rush the surprise so nobody notices it. (c) Keep your eyes closed while you speak.
3. 3.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Tell the story in your own words. (b) Laugh during the sad parts. (c) Whisper during the exciting chase.
4. 4.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a sleepy old tortoise? (a) a calm, wise voice (b) a quick, excited voice (c) a slow, sleepy voice
5. 5.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Keep a calm, steady pace at the start. (b) Rush the surprise so nobody notices it. (c) Change your voice for each character.
6. 6.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a frightened rabbit? (a) a calm, wise voice (b) a shaky, scared voice (c) a high, squeaky voice
7. 7.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Read so slowly that everyone falls asleep. (b) Use a soft voice to build suspense. (c) Take a calm breath before you begin.
8. 8.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Take a calm breath before you begin. (b) Wait for everyone to be quiet before you start. (c) Turn the pages loudly and lose your place.
9. 9.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Hide your face behind the book. (b) Stand behind a table so no one can see you. (c) Look around at different listeners, not just one.
10. 10.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Smile during the happy parts. (b) Keep your eyes on the clock the whole time. (c) Talk to only one friend in the room.
11. 11.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Speak as fast as you possibly can. (b) Never pause, not even once. (c) Know the beginning, middle and end well.
12. 12.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a proud king? (a) a slow, sleepy voice (b) a shaky, scared voice (c) a grand, royal voice
13. 13.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Whisper during the exciting chase. (b) Let your voice rise and fall, not stay flat. (c) Speak loudly enough for everyone to hear.
14. 14.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Use the same voice for every character. (b) Pause just before the big surprise. (c) Turn the pages loudly and lose your place.
15. 15.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Lean in when you share a secret part. (b) Forget the ending and stop suddenly. (c) Speak as fast as you possibly can.
16. 16.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a sly fox? (a) a calm, wise voice (b) a sly, sneaky voice (c) a gruff, grumpy voice
17. 17.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a crying baby elephant? (a) a gruff, grumpy voice (b) a quick, excited voice (c) a sad, sniffly voice
18. 18.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Speak up clearly at the most exciting part. (b) Use the same flat voice all the way through. (c) Change your voice for each character.
19. 19.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a giggling monkey? (a) a slow, sleepy voice (b) a deep, booming voice (c) a giggly, playful voice
20. 20.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Use a soft voice to build suspense. (b) Forget the names of your characters. (c) Say “umm” after every few words.
21. 21.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Pause just before the big surprise. (b) Rush through the ending to finish fast. (c) Speak slowly and clearly.
22. 22.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a grumpy old bear? (a) a sly, sneaky voice (b) a giggly, playful voice (c) a gruff, grumpy voice
23. 23.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Skip the middle of the story. (b) Shout every single word. (c) Breathe slowly if you feel nervous.
24. 24.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Lean in when you share a secret part. (b) Stand where everyone can see you. (c) Whisper the whole story very quietly.
25. 25.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Rush through the ending to finish fast. (b) Turn your back to the listeners. (c) Ask your listeners a question to involve them.
26. 26.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a tiny mouse? (a) a high, squeaky voice (b) a gruff, grumpy voice (c) a deep, booming voice
27. 27.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Start before everyone is listening. (b) Tell it the way you would tell a good friend. (c) Breathe slowly if you feel nervous.
28. 28.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) Mumble so nobody can hear the words.
29. 29.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Use a squeaky voice for a tiny mouse. (b) Start with a long list of boring details. (c) Look around at different listeners, not just one.
30. 30.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a child on her birthday? (a) a shaky, scared voice (b) a quick, excited voice (c) a slow, sleepy voice
31. 31.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Pause so listeners can imagine the scene. (b) Smile during the happy parts. (c) Look at the floor the whole time.
32. 32.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Stand behind a table so no one can see you. (b) Wait a moment after a funny line. (c) Practise in front of a mirror.
33. 33.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Know the beginning, middle and end well. (b) Speak a little faster when the story gets exciting. (c) Speak with your hand over your mouth.
34. 34.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Point to where things happen as you describe them. (b) Stand far away from your listeners. (c) Choose a story that suits your listeners.
35. 35.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Add sound effects like “whoosh” or “bang”. (b) Make the story three times too long. (c) Tell the story in your own words.
36. 36.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Mutter while looking at your shoes. (b) Chew gum while you tell the story. (c) Keep the events in the right order.
37. 37.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a robot? (a) a quick, excited voice (b) a sad, sniffly voice (c) a flat, beeping voice
38. 38.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Read every word without ever looking up. (b) Ask your listeners a question to involve them. (c) Tell the story in your own words.
39. 39.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Talk over anyone who asks a question. (b) Keep a calm, steady pace at the start. (c) Forget the ending and stop suddenly.
40. 40.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a huge giant? (a) a high, squeaky voice (b) a deep, booming voice (c) a calm, wise voice

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