Storytelling Tips Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 22: Storytelling aloud · Set 370 · 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) Stress the important words. (b) Whisper during the exciting chase. (c) Speak with your hand over your mouth.
2. 2.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Never pause, not even once. (b) Make eye contact with people around the room. (c) Shout every single word.
3. 3.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Take a calm breath before you begin. (b) Speak a little faster when the story gets exciting. (c) Laugh during the sad parts.
4. 4.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Speak slowly and clearly. (b) Use the same voice for every character. (c) Speak with your hand over your mouth.
5. 5.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a child on her birthday? (a) a grand, royal voice (b) a quick, excited voice (c) a shaky, scared voice
6. 6.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Giggle all through the scary parts. (b) Keep the events in the right order. (c) End with a clear, strong last line.
7. 7.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Keep your eyes closed while you speak. (b) Choose a story that suits your listeners. (c) Shout every single word.
8. 8.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) End with a clear, strong last line. (b) Mix up the order of events. (c) Keep your story short enough for the time you have.
9. 9.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a grumpy old bear? (a) a shaky, scared voice (b) a fast, buzzing voice (c) a gruff, grumpy voice
10. 10.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a wise old owl? (a) a flat, beeping voice (b) a calm, wise voice (c) a giggly, playful voice
11. 11.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Turn the pages loudly and lose your place. (b) Never pause, not even once. (c) Use a soft voice to build suspense.
12. 12.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Speak as fast as you possibly can. (b) Look at your listeners as you speak. (c) Mumble the most important words.
13. 13.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Whisper the whole story very quietly. (b) Mumble so nobody can hear the words. (c) Speak up clearly at the most exciting part.
14. 14.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a buzzing bee? (a) a sly, sneaky voice (b) a flat, beeping voice (c) a fast, buzzing voice
15. 15.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Stress the important words. (b) Use a squeaky voice for a tiny mouse. (c) Turn your back to the listeners.
16. 16.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a sleepy old tortoise? (a) a sad, sniffly voice (b) a slow, sleepy voice (c) a soft, spooky whisper
17. 17.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Take a calm breath before you begin. (b) Speak with your hand over your mouth. (c) Pause just before the big surprise.
18. 18.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a sly fox? (a) a sly, sneaky voice (b) a shaky, scared voice (c) a quick, excited voice
19. 19.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Use the same flat voice all the way through. (b) Let your voice rise and fall, not stay flat. (c) Wait for everyone to be quiet before you start.
20. 20.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a proud king? (a) a quick, excited voice (b) a grand, royal voice (c) a soft, spooky whisper
21. 21.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Wait a moment after a funny line. (b) Stop every few lines to ask for water. (c) Tell the story in your own words.
22. 22.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Use your hands to show actions. (b) Turn your back to the listeners. (c) Mutter while looking at your shoes.
23. 23.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Act out a few actions, like knocking on a door. (b) Pause just before the big surprise. (c) Skip the middle of the story.
24. 24.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Skip the middle of the story. (b) Stand far away from your listeners. (c) Lean in when you share a secret part.
25. 25.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Speak up clearly at the most exciting part. (b) Rush the surprise so nobody notices it. (c) Make eye contact with people around the room.
26. 26.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Wait a moment after a funny line. (b) Practise telling the story before the show. (c) Fiddle with your hair the whole time.
27. 27.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Show the size of the giant with your arms. (b) Laugh during the sad parts. (c) Read so slowly that everyone falls asleep.
28. 28.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Keep the events in the right order. (b) Use the same flat voice all the way through. (c) Start with a long list of boring details.
29. 29.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Turn the pages loudly and lose your place. (b) Skip the middle of the story. (c) Know the beginning, middle and end well.
30. 30.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Smile at your listeners at the end. (b) Use the same voice for every character. (c) Wave your arms about for no reason.
31. 31.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Stare at the ceiling instead of the audience. (b) Speak with your hand over your mouth. (c) Show a picture or a prop if it helps.
32. 32.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Mix up the order of events. (b) Speak a little faster when the story gets exciting. (c) Whisper the whole story very quietly.
33. 33.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a huge giant? (a) a deep, booming voice (b) a grand, royal voice (c) a quick, excited voice
34. 34.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Make eye contact with people around the room. (b) Pause so listeners can imagine the scene. (c) Make the story three times too long.
35. 35.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Whisper the whole story very quietly. (b) End with a clear, strong last line. (c) Make eye contact with people around the room.
36. 36.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Let listeners join in with a fun repeated line. (b) Never practise before the show. (c) Turn your back to the listeners.
37. 37.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Speak softly in a secret or spooky part. (b) Never practise before the show. (c) Start with a long list of boring details.
38. 38.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Tell it the way you would tell a good friend. (b) Wait for everyone to be quiet before you start. (c) Tell the ending first and spoil the surprise.
39. 39.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a crying baby elephant? (a) a sad, sniffly voice (b) a flat, beeping voice (c) a high, squeaky voice
40. 40.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Thank your listeners when you finish. (b) Swing from side to side all the time. (c) Hide your face behind the book.

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