Storytelling Tips Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 22: Storytelling aloud · Set 457 · 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) Pause after you ask your listeners a question. (b) Forget the ending and stop suddenly. (c) Never pause, not even once.
2. 2.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Turn away whenever someone laughs. (b) Keep the events in the right order. (c) Use the same flat voice all the way through.
3. 3.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Stress the important words. (b) Laugh at the joke before you tell it. (c) Swing from side to side all the time.
4. 4.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Rush through the ending to finish fast. (b) Turn the pages loudly and lose your place. (c) Act out a few actions, like knocking on a door.
5. 5.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 sly, sneaky voice
6. 6.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Change your voice for each character. (b) Speak in a bored voice so it sounds dull. (c) Answer your phone in the middle of the story.
7. 7.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a sleepy old tortoise? (a) a grand, royal voice (b) a slow, sleepy voice (c) a gruff, grumpy voice
8. 8.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Use your hands to show actions. (b) Tell the story in your own words. (c) Chew gum while you tell the story.
9. 9.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Thank your listeners when you finish. (b) Read so slowly that everyone falls asleep. (c) Tell the ending first and spoil the surprise.
10. 10.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) End with a clear, strong last line. (b) Speak as fast as you possibly can. (c) Wait for everyone to be quiet before you start.
11. 11.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a proud king? (a) a grand, royal voice (b) a giggly, playful voice (c) a deep, booming voice
12. 12.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Speak up clearly at the most exciting part. (b) Wave your arms about for no reason. (c) Know the beginning, middle and end well.
13. 13.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Use your hands to show actions. (b) Speak a little faster when the story gets exciting. (c) Use the same flat voice all the way through.
14. 14.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Tell it the way you would tell a good friend. (b) Practise telling the story before the show. (c) Stand behind a table so no one can see you.
15. 15.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Breathe slowly if you feel nervous. (b) Shout every single word. (c) Skip the middle of the story.
16. 16.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Smile during the happy parts. (b) Use a slow, gentle voice for a sad moment. (c) Mumble so nobody can hear the words.
17. 17.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a wise old owl? (a) a calm, wise voice (b) a sly, sneaky voice (c) a soft, spooky whisper
18. 18.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Smile during the happy parts. (b) Never pause, not even once. (c) Speak with your hand over your mouth.
19. 19.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Use your hands to show actions. (b) Mutter while looking at your shoes. (c) Speak loudly enough for everyone to hear.
20. 20.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Ask your listeners a question to involve them. (b) Whisper during the exciting chase. (c) Mumble so nobody can hear the words.
21. 21.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a robot? (a) a quick, excited voice (b) a slow, sleepy voice (c) a flat, beeping voice
22. 22.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Wait for everyone to be quiet before you start. (b) Make eye contact with people around the room. (c) Answer your phone in the middle of the story.
23. 23.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a buzzing bee? (a) a shaky, scared voice (b) a fast, buzzing voice (c) a giggly, playful voice
24. 24.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Start before everyone is listening. (b) Hide your face behind the book. (c) Speak up clearly at the most exciting part.
25. 25.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Keep the events in the right order. (b) Make eye contact with people around the room. (c) Mix up the order of events.
26. 26.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a giggling monkey? (a) a slow, sleepy voice (b) a giggly, playful voice (c) a deep, booming voice
27. 27.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Read so slowly that everyone falls asleep. (b) Tell the ending first and spoil the surprise. (c) Choose a story that suits your listeners.
28. 28.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Rush the surprise so nobody notices it. (b) Stand tall and smile at the start. (c) Stress the important words.
29. 29.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Start before everyone is listening. (b) Show the size of the giant with your arms. (c) Turn your back to the listeners.
30. 30.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Stand still instead of swaying about. (b) Speak in a bored voice so it sounds dull. (c) Use a deep voice for a giant or a lion.
31. 31.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Turn the pages loudly and lose your place. (b) Tell the story in your own words. (c) Use the same flat voice all the way through.
32. 32.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a crying baby elephant? (a) a deep, booming voice (b) a sad, sniffly voice (c) a giggly, playful voice
33. 33.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Speak a little faster when the story gets exciting. (b) Giggle all through the scary parts. (c) Look at your listeners as you speak.
34. 34.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Use your face to show feelings. (b) Wait for everyone to be quiet before you start. (c) Make the story three times too long.
35. 35.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Never pause, not even once. (b) Fiddle with your hair the whole time. (c) Speak slowly and clearly.
36. 36.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a tiny mouse? (a) a calm, wise voice (b) a grand, royal voice (c) a high, squeaky voice
37. 37.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Add sound effects like “whoosh” or “bang”. (b) Show the size of the giant with your arms. (c) Never practise before the show.
38. 38.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a frightened rabbit? (a) a high, squeaky voice (b) a deep, booming voice (c) a shaky, scared voice
39. 39.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Let your voice rise and fall, not stay flat. (b) Turn your back to the listeners. (c) Practise telling the story before the show.
40. 40.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a friendly ghost? (a) a soft, spooky whisper (b) a shaky, scared voice (c) a sly, sneaky voice

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