Storytelling Tips Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 22: Storytelling aloud · Set 467 · 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) Use your hands to show actions. (b) Stress the important words. (c) Keep your eyes on the clock the whole time.
2. 2.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Fiddle with your hair the whole time. (b) Ask your listeners a question to involve them. (c) Read every word without ever looking up.
3. 3.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a robot? (a) a flat, beeping voice (b) a shaky, scared voice (c) a deep, booming voice
4. 4.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Mutter while looking at your shoes. (b) Rush through the ending to finish fast. (c) Pause just before the big surprise.
5. 5.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Mumble the most important words. (b) Stand still instead of swaying about. (c) Stop in the middle to check a phone.
6. 6.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a sleepy old tortoise? (a) a high, squeaky voice (b) a slow, sleepy voice (c) a calm, wise voice
7. 7.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Speak in a bored voice so it sounds dull. (b) Laugh during the sad parts. (c) End with a clear, strong last line.
8. 8.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Keep the events in the right order. (b) Wave your arms about for no reason. (c) Speak as fast as you possibly can.
9. 9.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Act out a few actions, like knocking on a door. (b) Tell it the way you would tell a good friend. (c) Use the same voice for every character.
10. 10.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a friendly ghost? (a) a gruff, grumpy voice (b) a high, squeaky voice (c) a soft, spooky whisper
11. 11.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Thank your listeners when you finish. (b) Take a calm breath before you begin. (c) Talk over anyone who asks a question.
12. 12.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Tell the ending first and spoil the surprise. (b) Whisper the whole story very quietly. (c) Use your hands to show actions.
13. 13.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Pause so listeners can imagine the scene. (b) Use a squeaky voice for a tiny mouse. (c) Mumble the most important words.
14. 14.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a tiny mouse? (a) a high, squeaky voice (b) a fast, buzzing voice (c) a sly, sneaky voice
15. 15.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Speak up clearly at the most exciting part. (b) Mutter while looking at your shoes. (c) Wait a moment after a funny line.
16. 16.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a wise old owl? (a) a deep, booming voice (b) a shaky, scared voice (c) a calm, wise voice
17. 17.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Keep a calm, steady pace at the start. (b) Start with a long list of boring details. (c) Use a squeaky voice for a tiny mouse.
18. 18.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Speak softly in a secret or spooky part. (b) Stand far away from your listeners. (c) Laugh during the sad parts.
19. 19.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a sly fox? (a) a calm, wise voice (b) a soft, spooky whisper (c) a sly, sneaky voice
20. 20.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a frightened rabbit? (a) a grand, royal voice (b) a fast, buzzing voice (c) a shaky, scared voice
21. 21.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Speak a little faster when the story gets exciting. (b) Pause after you ask your listeners a question. (c) Talk to only one friend in the room.
22. 22.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a crying baby elephant? (a) a gruff, grumpy voice (b) a sad, sniffly voice (c) a high, squeaky voice
23. 23.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Mumble so nobody can hear the words. (b) Look at the floor the whole time. (c) Tell it the way you would tell a good friend.
24. 24.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Know the beginning, middle and end well. (b) Stop every few lines to ask for water. (c) Wave your arms about for no reason.
25. 25.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Speak in a bored voice so it sounds dull. (b) Start before everyone is listening. (c) Slow down for the most important moment.
26. 26.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Laugh during the sad parts. (b) Start with a long list of boring details. (c) Speak loudly enough for everyone to hear.
27. 27.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Keep your story short enough for the time you have. (b) Use a deep voice for a giant or a lion. (c) Mix up the order of events.
28. 28.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Hide your face behind the book. (b) Know the beginning, middle and end well. (c) Stand tall and smile at the start.
29. 29.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Giggle all through the scary parts. (b) Look around at different listeners, not just one. (c) Tell the ending first and spoil the surprise.
30. 30.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Forget the ending and stop suddenly. (b) Speak a little faster when the story gets exciting. (c) Turn the pages loudly and lose your place.
31. 31.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Use a slow, gentle voice for a sad moment. (b) Hide your face behind the book. (c) Read every word without ever looking up.
32. 32.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Know the beginning, middle and end well. (b) Speak softly in a secret or spooky part. (c) Skip the middle of the story.
33. 33.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Take a calm breath before you begin. (b) Stand tall and smile at the start. (c) Turn away whenever someone laughs.
34. 34.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Giggle all through the scary parts. (b) Practise telling the story before the show. (c) Mix up the order of events.
35. 35.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Choose a story that suits your listeners. (b) Skip the middle of the story. (c) Talk to only one friend in the room.
36. 36.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Mumble so nobody can hear the words. (b) Swing from side to side all the time. (c) Let your voice rise and fall, not stay flat.
37. 37.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Choose a story that suits your listeners. (b) Add sound effects like “whoosh” or “bang”. (c) Forget the names of your characters.
38. 38.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Speak up clearly at the most exciting part. (b) Make the story three times too long. (c) Practise telling the story before the show.
39. 39.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a child on her birthday? (a) a slow, sleepy voice (b) a quick, excited voice (c) a soft, spooky whisper
40. 40.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Stand where everyone can see you. (b) Start with a long list of boring details. (c) Giggle all through the scary parts.

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