Storytelling Tips Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 22: Storytelling aloud · Set 353 · 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) Choose a story that suits your listeners. (b) Mumble so nobody can hear the words. (c) Change your voice for each character.
2. 2.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Read so slowly that everyone falls asleep. (b) Use a squeaky voice for a tiny mouse. (c) Keep your eyes on the clock the whole time.
3. 3.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a sly fox? (a) a sad, sniffly voice (b) a deep, booming voice (c) a sly, sneaky voice
4. 4.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Use your hands to show actions. (b) Stare at the ceiling instead of the audience. (c) Stand still instead of swaying about.
5. 5.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Skip the middle of the story. (b) Speak a little faster when the story gets exciting. (c) Rush the surprise so nobody notices it.
6. 6.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Breathe slowly if you feel nervous. (b) Tell the ending first and spoil the surprise. (c) Hide your face behind the book.
7. 7.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a buzzing bee? (a) a quick, excited voice (b) a fast, buzzing voice (c) a high, squeaky voice
8. 8.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a huge giant? (a) a giggly, playful voice (b) a deep, booming voice (c) a soft, spooky whisper
9. 9.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Mutter while looking at your shoes. (b) Never practise before the show. (c) Ask your listeners a question to involve them.
10. 10.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Know the beginning, middle and end well. (b) Make the story three times too long. (c) Take a calm breath before you begin.
11. 11.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Keep your face blank, with no feelings. (b) Turn your back to the listeners. (c) Look at your listeners as you speak.
12. 12.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Turn the pages loudly and lose your place. (b) Use your hands to show actions. (c) Laugh at the joke before you tell it.
13. 13.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Stop every few lines to ask for water. (b) Speak softly in a secret or spooky part. (c) Mutter while looking at your shoes.
14. 14.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Use your face to show feelings. (b) Giggle all through the scary parts. (c) Use a slow, gentle voice for a sad moment.
15. 15.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Slow down for the most important moment. (b) Tell the story in your own words. (c) Never practise before the show.
16. 16.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a child on her birthday? (a) a quick, excited voice (b) a deep, booming voice (c) a soft, spooky whisper
17. 17.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Laugh during the sad parts. (b) Let your voice rise and fall, not stay flat. (c) Tell the ending first and spoil the surprise.
18. 18.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) End with a clear, strong last line. (b) Make the story three times too long. (c) Start with a long list of boring details.
19. 19.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Pause so listeners can imagine the scene. (b) Speak as fast as you possibly can. (c) Let listeners join in with a fun repeated line.
20. 20.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Thank your listeners when you finish. (b) Forget the names of your characters. (c) Show the size of the giant with your arms.
21. 21.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Stand far away from your listeners. (b) Forget the names of your characters. (c) Pause just before the big surprise.
22. 22.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Look at your listeners as you speak. (b) Turn away whenever someone laughs. (c) Keep the events in the right order.
23. 23.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) Stress the important words.
24. 24.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Rush the surprise so nobody notices it. (b) Show a picture or a prop if it helps. (c) Wait for everyone to be quiet before you start.
25. 25.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Speak loudly enough for everyone to hear. (b) Smile during the happy parts. (c) Mutter while looking at your shoes.
26. 26.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Start with a long list of boring details. (b) Look at your listeners as you speak. (c) Keep the events in the right order.
27. 27.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Wait a moment after a funny line. (b) Laugh during the sad parts. (c) Let your voice rise and fall, not stay flat.
28. 28.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Pause so listeners can imagine the scene. (b) Whisper during the exciting chase. (c) Take a calm breath before you begin.
29. 29.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a tiny mouse? (a) a slow, sleepy voice (b) a high, squeaky voice (c) a grand, royal voice
30. 30.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Say “umm” after every few words. (b) Use your face to show feelings. (c) Mumble the most important words.
31. 31.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Whisper during the exciting chase. (b) Smile at your listeners at the end. (c) Use the same voice for every character.
32. 32.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Make the story three times too long. (b) Hide your face behind the book. (c) Stand where everyone can see you.
33. 33.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a grumpy old bear? (a) a shaky, scared voice (b) a gruff, grumpy voice (c) a slow, sleepy voice
34. 34.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Use your face to show feelings. (b) Speak slowly and clearly. (c) Wave your arms about for no reason.
35. 35.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a crying baby elephant? (a) a calm, wise voice (b) a grand, royal voice (c) a sad, sniffly voice
36. 36.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Point to where things happen as you describe them. (b) Speak with your hand over your mouth. (c) Use a deep voice for a giant or a lion.
37. 37.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Speak with your hand over your mouth. (b) Speak as fast as you possibly can. (c) Let listeners join in with a fun repeated line.
38. 38.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Mix up the order of events. (b) Begin with a hook that grabs attention. (c) Keep your eyes closed while you speak.
39. 39.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Use a slow, gentle voice for a sad moment. (b) Say “umm” after every few words. (c) Pause after you ask your listeners a question.
40. 40.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Pause after you ask your listeners a question. (b) Whisper during the exciting chase. (c) Never practise before the show.

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