Storytelling Tips Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 22: Storytelling aloud · Set 285 · 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 NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Forget the names of your characters. (b) Use your hands to show actions. (c) Know the beginning, middle and end well.
2. 2.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Show the size of the giant with your arms. (b) Shout every single word. (c) Chew gum while you tell the story.
3. 3.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Speak softly in a secret or spooky part. (b) Stand far away from your listeners. (c) Change your voice for each character.
4. 4.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Stress the important words. (b) Stop in the middle to check a phone. (c) Use a squeaky voice for a tiny mouse.
5. 5.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Keep the events in the right order. (b) Giggle all through the scary parts. (c) Keep your face blank, with no feelings.
6. 6.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a huge giant? (a) a deep, booming voice (b) a high, squeaky voice (c) a quick, excited voice
7. 7.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Speak a little faster when the story gets exciting. (b) Speak with your hand over your mouth. (c) Hide your face behind the book.
8. 8.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Smile during the happy parts. (b) Stress the important words. (c) Laugh at the joke before you tell it.
9. 9.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Use a squeaky voice for a tiny mouse. (b) Practise telling the story before the show. (c) Keep your eyes on the clock the whole time.
10. 10.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a robot? (a) a flat, beeping voice (b) a deep, booming voice (c) a sad, sniffly voice
11. 11.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Ask your listeners a question to involve them. (b) Whisper during the exciting chase. (c) Change your voice for each character.
12. 12.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Keep a calm, steady pace at the start. (b) Rush through the ending to finish fast. (c) Start before everyone is listening.
13. 13.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Make eye contact with people around the room. (b) Show a picture or a prop if it helps. (c) Never pause, not even once.
14. 14.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a wise old owl? (a) a flat, beeping voice (b) a high, squeaky voice (c) a calm, wise voice
15. 15.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Stop every few lines to ask for water. (b) Know the beginning, middle and end well. (c) Slow down for the most important moment.
16. 16.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Mumble the most important words. (b) Stop in the middle to check a phone. (c) Tell the story in your own words.
17. 17.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Say “umm” after every few words. (b) Rush the surprise so nobody notices it. (c) End with a clear, strong last line.
18. 18.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Breathe slowly if you feel nervous. (b) Speak softly in a secret or spooky part. (c) Hide your face behind the book.
19. 19.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a buzzing bee? (a) a giggly, playful voice (b) a high, squeaky voice (c) a fast, buzzing voice
20. 20.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Forget the ending and stop suddenly. (b) Pause after you ask your listeners a question. (c) Never pause, not even once.
21. 21.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Make eye contact with people around the room. (b) Tell it the way you would tell a good friend. (c) Never practise before the show.
22. 22.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Keep your face blank, with no feelings. (b) Whisper the whole story very quietly. (c) Use a slow, gentle voice for a sad moment.
23. 23.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a grumpy old bear? (a) a calm, wise voice (b) a gruff, grumpy voice (c) a quick, excited voice
24. 24.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Use a squeaky voice for a tiny mouse. (b) Turn the pages loudly and lose your place. (c) Tell it the way you would tell a good friend.
25. 25.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a proud king? (a) a quick, excited voice (b) a slow, sleepy voice (c) a grand, royal voice
26. 26.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Breathe slowly if you feel nervous. (b) Laugh during the sad parts. (c) Stand tall and smile at the start.
27. 27.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Forget the names of your characters. (b) Read every word without ever looking up. (c) Show a picture or a prop if it helps.
28. 28.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Stare at the ceiling instead of the audience. (b) Stand where everyone can see you. (c) Mumble so nobody can hear the words.
29. 29.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Forget the ending and stop suddenly. (b) Take a calm breath before you begin. (c) Laugh at the joke before you tell it.
30. 30.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Whisper the whole story very quietly. (b) Look around at different listeners, not just one. (c) Keep your eyes on the clock the whole time.
31. 31.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Skip the middle of the story. (b) Point to where things happen as you describe them. (c) Talk over anyone who asks a question.
32. 32.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Speak slowly and clearly. (b) Lean in when you share a secret part. (c) Make the story three times too long.
33. 33.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a frightened rabbit? (a) a shaky, scared voice (b) a flat, beeping voice (c) a fast, buzzing voice
34. 34.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a tiny mouse? (a) a quick, excited voice (b) a shaky, scared voice (c) a high, squeaky voice
35. 35.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Start before everyone is listening. (b) Speak slowly and clearly. (c) Laugh during the sad parts.
36. 36.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Ask your listeners a question to involve them. (b) Never practise before the show. (c) Speak with your hand over your mouth.
37. 37.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Let your voice rise and fall, not stay flat. (b) Tell the ending first and spoil the surprise. (c) Talk to only one friend in the room.
38. 38.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Use the same voice for every character. (b) Know the beginning, middle and end well. (c) Read every word without ever looking up.
39. 39.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Make the story three times too long. (b) Smile during the happy parts. (c) Chew gum while you tell the story.
40. 40.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Mumble the most important words. (b) Use your face to show feelings. (c) Tell the story in your own words.

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