Storytelling Tips Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 22: Storytelling aloud · Set 519 · 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) Use the same flat voice all the way through. (b) Chew gum while you tell the story. (c) Keep your story short enough for the time you have.
2. 2.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a buzzing bee? (a) a fast, buzzing voice (b) a giggly, playful voice (c) a sad, sniffly voice
3. 3.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Look at the floor the whole time. (b) Keep your eyes on the clock the whole time. (c) Take a calm breath before you begin.
4. 4.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Take a calm breath before you begin. (b) Mix up the order of events. (c) Smile at your listeners at the end.
5. 5.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a huge giant? (a) a high, squeaky voice (b) a shaky, scared voice (c) a deep, booming voice
6. 6.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a crying baby elephant? (a) a quick, excited voice (b) a sly, sneaky voice (c) a sad, sniffly voice
7. 7.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Act out a few actions, like knocking on a door. (b) Skip the middle of the story. (c) Breathe slowly if you feel nervous.
8. 8.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Keep the events in the right order. (b) Take a calm breath before you begin. (c) Look at the floor the whole time.
9. 9.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Stress the important words. (b) Stand tall and smile at the start. (c) Tell the ending first and spoil the surprise.
10. 10.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Read every word without ever looking up. (b) Use the same voice for every character. (c) Use a deep voice for a giant or a lion.
11. 11.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Slow down for the most important moment. (b) Talk over anyone who asks a question. (c) Thank your listeners when you finish.
12. 12.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Use your hands to show actions. (b) Pause after you ask your listeners a question. (c) Answer your phone in the middle of the story.
13. 13.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a sleepy old tortoise? (a) a calm, wise voice (b) a giggly, playful voice (c) a slow, sleepy voice
14. 14.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Rush the surprise so nobody notices it. (b) Forget the ending and stop suddenly. (c) Speak slowly and clearly.
15. 15.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Act out a few actions, like knocking on a door. (b) Speak as fast as you possibly can. (c) Turn away whenever someone laughs.
16. 16.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Read so slowly that everyone falls asleep. (b) Rush through the ending to finish fast. (c) Let your voice rise and fall, not stay flat.
17. 17.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Tell it the way you would tell a good friend. (b) Read so slowly that everyone falls asleep. (c) Look around at different listeners, not just one.
18. 18.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Use a deep voice for a giant or a lion. (b) Forget the ending and stop suddenly. (c) Act out a few actions, like knocking on a door.
19. 19.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Speak as fast as you possibly can. (b) Use a slow, gentle voice for a sad moment. (c) Whisper during the exciting chase.
20. 20.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Keep your eyes on the clock the whole time. (b) Start before everyone is listening. (c) Pause after you ask your listeners a question.
21. 21.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a wise old owl? (a) a calm, wise voice (b) a giggly, playful voice (c) a flat, beeping voice
22. 22.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Use a squeaky voice for a tiny mouse. (b) Ask your listeners a question to involve them. (c) Speak as fast as you possibly can.
23. 23.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Keep your face blank, with no feelings. (b) Hide your face behind the book. (c) End with a clear, strong last line.
24. 24.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Show the size of the giant with your arms. (b) Fiddle with your hair the whole time. (c) Act out a few actions, like knocking on a door.
25. 25.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Look at your listeners as you speak. (b) Forget the ending and stop suddenly. (c) Forget the names of your characters.
26. 26.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Shout every single word. (b) Wait a moment after a funny line. (c) Stand where everyone can see you.
27. 27.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Wait a moment after a funny line. (b) Change your voice for each character. (c) Wave your arms about for no reason.
28. 28.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Tell it the way you would tell a good friend. (b) Never practise before the show. (c) Rush the surprise so nobody notices it.
29. 29.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Start before everyone is listening. (b) Speak with your hand over your mouth. (c) Stand still instead of swaying about.
30. 30.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Turn your back to the listeners. (b) Speak up clearly at the most exciting part. (c) Practise in front of a mirror.
31. 31.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Use the same voice for every character. (b) Speak up clearly at the most exciting part. (c) Mumble so nobody can hear the words.
32. 32.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Stop in the middle to check a phone. (b) Look at the floor the whole time. (c) Know the beginning, middle and end well.
33. 33.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Slow down for the most important moment. (b) Rush the surprise so nobody notices it. (c) Pause just before the big surprise.
34. 34.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Tell the story in your own words. (b) Start with a long list of boring details. (c) Forget the ending and stop suddenly.
35. 35.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Rush through the ending to finish fast. (b) Point to where things happen as you describe them. (c) Keep your eyes on the clock the whole time.
36. 36.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Add sound effects like “whoosh” or “bang”. (b) Talk over anyone who asks a question. (c) Keep saying “and then, and then” every line.
37. 37.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Keep your eyes closed while you speak. (b) Show the size of the giant with your arms. (c) Giggle all through the scary parts.
38. 38.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Stare at the ceiling instead of the audience. (b) Use a soft voice to build suspense. (c) Take a calm breath before you begin.
39. 39.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Keep your face blank, with no feelings. (b) Keep the events in the right order. (c) Use the same flat voice all the way through.
40. 40.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Chew gum while you tell the story. (b) Whisper the whole story very quietly. (c) Pause just before the big surprise.

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