Storytelling Tips Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 22: Storytelling aloud · Set 497 · 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) Forget the ending and stop suddenly. (c) Stand far away from your listeners.
2. 2.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Take a calm breath before you begin. (b) Mix up the order of events. (c) Whisper during the exciting chase.
3. 3.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a robot? (a) a flat, beeping voice (b) a slow, sleepy voice (c) a soft, spooky whisper
4. 4.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Speak loudly enough for everyone to hear. (b) Answer your phone in the middle of the story. (c) Slow down for the most important moment.
5. 5.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Pause just before the big surprise. (b) Never pause, not even once. (c) Use your hands to show actions.
6. 6.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Change your voice for each character. (b) Speak with your hand over your mouth. (c) Answer your phone in the middle of the story.
7. 7.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Stop every few lines to ask for water. (b) Know the beginning, middle and end well. (c) Whisper during the exciting chase.
8. 8.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Use the same voice for every character. (b) End with a clear, strong last line. (c) Act out a few actions, like knocking on a door.
9. 9.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a child on her birthday? (a) a fast, buzzing voice (b) a deep, booming voice (c) a quick, excited voice
10. 10.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Whisper the whole story very quietly. (b) Pause just before the big surprise. (c) Speak a little faster when the story gets exciting.
11. 11.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a huge giant? (a) a calm, wise voice (b) a flat, beeping voice (c) a deep, booming voice
12. 12.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a grumpy old bear? (a) a deep, booming voice (b) a gruff, grumpy voice (c) a sly, sneaky voice
13. 13.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Make eye contact with people around the room. (b) Practise telling the story before the show. (c) Laugh during the sad parts.
14. 14.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Use your hands to show actions. (b) Let listeners join in with a fun repeated line. (c) Start with a long list of boring details.
15. 15.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Slow down for the most important moment. (b) Speak softly in a secret or spooky part. (c) Shout every single word.
16. 16.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a proud king? (a) a calm, wise voice (b) a gruff, grumpy voice (c) a grand, royal voice
17. 17.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Speak slowly and clearly. (b) Answer your phone in the middle of the story. (c) Keep your eyes on the clock the whole time.
18. 18.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Read so slowly that everyone falls asleep. (b) Ask your listeners a question to involve them. (c) Stress the important words.
19. 19.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Use a soft voice to build suspense. (b) Forget the ending and stop suddenly. (c) Whisper the whole story very quietly.
20. 20.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Read every word without ever looking up. (b) Whisper the whole story very quietly. (c) Show a picture or a prop if it helps.
21. 21.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Read every word without ever looking up. (b) Smile during the happy parts. (c) Use a deep voice for a giant or a lion.
22. 22.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a sleepy old tortoise? (a) a slow, sleepy voice (b) a grand, royal voice (c) a fast, buzzing voice
23. 23.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Swing from side to side all the time. (b) Speak loudly enough for everyone to hear. (c) Speak with your hand over your mouth.
24. 24.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a sly fox? (a) a quick, excited voice (b) a high, squeaky voice (c) a sly, sneaky voice
25. 25.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a wise old owl? (a) a soft, spooky whisper (b) a slow, sleepy voice (c) a calm, wise voice
26. 26.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Smile during the happy parts. (b) Speak softly in a secret or spooky part. (c) Never practise before the show.
27. 27.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a giggling monkey? (a) a giggly, playful voice (b) a fast, buzzing voice (c) a flat, beeping voice
28. 28.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Read every word without ever looking up. (b) Talk over anyone who asks a question. (c) Use a deep voice for a giant or a lion.
29. 29.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Chew gum while you tell the story. (b) Make the story three times too long. (c) Pause so listeners can imagine the scene.
30. 30.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Stand far away from your listeners. (b) Act out a few actions, like knocking on a door. (c) Turn your back to the listeners.
31. 31.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Know the beginning, middle and end well. (b) Practise telling the story before the show. (c) Forget the ending and stop suddenly.
32. 32.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Stop in the middle to check a phone. (b) Keep the events in the right order. (c) Rush the surprise so nobody notices it.
33. 33.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Wait for everyone to be quiet before you start. (b) Turn away whenever someone laughs. (c) Chew gum while you tell the story.
34. 34.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Speak as fast as you possibly can. (b) Mutter while looking at your shoes. (c) Look at your listeners as you speak.
35. 35.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Answer your phone in the middle of the story. (b) Chew gum while you tell the story. (c) Ask your listeners a question to involve them.
36. 36.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a tiny mouse? (a) a high, squeaky voice (b) a giggly, playful voice (c) a quick, excited voice
37. 37.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Take a calm breath before you begin. (b) Speak as fast as you possibly can. (c) Use a slow, gentle voice for a sad moment.
38. 38.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Stand tall and smile at the start. (b) Wait for everyone to be quiet before you start. (c) Mumble the most important words.
39. 39.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Speak up clearly at the most exciting part. (b) Rush through the ending to finish fast. (c) Skip the middle of the story.
40. 40.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Begin with a hook that grabs attention. (b) Keep your eyes closed while you speak. (c) Mutter while looking at your shoes.

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