Storytelling Tips Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 22: Storytelling aloud · Set 533 · 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 just before the big surprise. (b) Skip the middle of the story. (c) Giggle all through the scary parts.
2. 2.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a robot? (a) a quick, excited voice (b) a flat, beeping voice (c) a giggly, playful voice
3. 3.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a friendly ghost? (a) a deep, booming voice (b) a soft, spooky whisper (c) a calm, wise voice
4. 4.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Speak in a bored voice so it sounds dull. (b) Talk over anyone who asks a question. (c) Take a calm breath before you begin.
5. 5.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a huge giant? (a) a deep, booming voice (b) a shaky, scared voice (c) a fast, buzzing voice
6. 6.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Whisper during the exciting chase. (b) Add sound effects like “whoosh” or “bang”. (c) Pause just before the big surprise.
7. 7.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a tiny mouse? (a) a calm, wise voice (b) a quick, excited voice (c) a high, squeaky voice
8. 8.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Begin with a hook that grabs attention. (b) Whisper during the exciting chase. (c) Stand behind a table so no one can see you.
9. 9.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a grumpy old bear? (a) a fast, buzzing voice (b) a gruff, grumpy voice (c) a soft, spooky whisper
10. 10.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Answer your phone in the middle of the story. (b) Giggle all through the scary parts. (c) Use your hands to show actions.
11. 11.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Chew gum while you tell the story. (b) Speak in a bored voice so it sounds dull. (c) Keep your story short enough for the time you have.
12. 12.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a frightened rabbit? (a) a sad, sniffly voice (b) a giggly, playful voice (c) a shaky, scared voice
13. 13.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Look at the floor the whole time. (b) Look at your listeners as you speak. (c) Read so slowly that everyone falls asleep.
14. 14.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Keep the events in the right order. (b) Stop in the middle to check a phone. (c) Look at the floor the whole time.
15. 15.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Swing from side to side all the time. (b) Answer your phone in the middle of the story. (c) Pause so listeners can imagine the scene.
16. 16.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Use a slow, gentle voice for a sad moment. (b) Stand behind a table so no one can see you. (c) Keep your story short enough for the time you have.
17. 17.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Smile during the happy parts. (b) Use the same voice for every character. (c) Lean in when you share a secret part.
18. 18.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Hide your face behind the book. (b) Pause after you ask your listeners a question. (c) Tell the ending first and spoil the surprise.
19. 19.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Ask your listeners a question to involve them. (b) Point to where things happen as you describe them. (c) Forget the ending and stop suddenly.
20. 20.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Answer your phone in the middle of the story. (b) Keep your eyes closed while you speak. (c) Use your face to show feelings.
21. 21.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a giggling monkey? (a) a sad, sniffly voice (b) a calm, wise voice (c) a giggly, playful voice
22. 22.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Turn your back to the listeners. (b) Speak slowly and clearly. (c) Look at your listeners as you speak.
23. 23.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Look around at different listeners, not just one. (b) Rush through the ending to finish fast. (c) Mumble the most important words.
24. 24.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Keep a calm, steady pace at the start. (b) Stare at the ceiling instead of the audience. (c) Swing from side to side all the time.
25. 25.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Stand behind a table so no one can see you. (b) Speak slowly and clearly. (c) Fiddle with your hair the whole time.
26. 26.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Practise telling the story before the show. (b) Look at the floor the whole time. (c) Use a slow, gentle voice for a sad moment.
27. 27.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Forget the ending and stop suddenly. (b) Speak loudly enough for everyone to hear. (c) Laugh during the sad parts.
28. 28.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Hide your face behind the book. (b) Ask your listeners a question to involve them. (c) Smile during the happy parts.
29. 29.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a crying baby elephant? (a) a fast, buzzing voice (b) a soft, spooky whisper (c) a sad, sniffly voice
30. 30.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a sly fox? (a) a quick, excited voice (b) a gruff, grumpy voice (c) a sly, sneaky voice
31. 31.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Use the same voice for every character. (b) Speak a little faster when the story gets exciting. (c) Make the story three times too long.
32. 32.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a wise old owl? (a) a shaky, scared voice (b) a grand, royal voice (c) a calm, wise voice
33. 33.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Skip the middle of the story. (b) Pause so listeners can imagine the scene. (c) Wait for everyone to be quiet before you start.
34. 34.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Choose a story that suits your listeners. (b) Start before everyone is listening. (c) Mumble so nobody can hear the words.
35. 35.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Smile during the happy parts. (b) Stare at the ceiling instead of the audience. (c) Wait a moment after a funny line.
36. 36.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Answer your phone in the middle of the story. (b) Stand tall and smile at the start. (c) Laugh at the joke before you tell it.
37. 37.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Mix up the order of events. (b) Shout every single word. (c) Stand where everyone can see you.
38. 38.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Use the same flat voice all the way through. (b) Show the size of the giant with your arms. (c) Keep your face blank, with no feelings.
39. 39.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Stand tall and smile at the start. (b) End with a clear, strong last line. (c) Swing from side to side all the time.
40. 40.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a buzzing bee? (a) a gruff, grumpy voice (b) a fast, buzzing voice (c) a calm, wise voice

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