Storytelling Tips Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 22: Storytelling aloud · Set 535 · 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) Wait for everyone to be quiet before you start. (b) Whisper during the exciting chase. (c) Mumble so nobody can hear the words.
2. 2.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a frightened rabbit? (a) a deep, booming voice (b) a calm, wise voice (c) a shaky, scared voice
3. 3.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a buzzing bee? (a) a quick, excited voice (b) a shaky, scared voice (c) a fast, buzzing voice
4. 4.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Tell the story in your own words. (b) Turn the pages loudly and lose your place. (c) Whisper the whole story very quietly.
5. 5.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Breathe slowly if you feel nervous. (b) Tell the ending first and spoil the surprise. (c) Stand where everyone can see you.
6. 6.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Laugh at the joke before you tell it. (b) Look at the floor the whole time. (c) Use a deep voice for a giant or a lion.
7. 7.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a crying baby elephant? (a) a gruff, grumpy voice (b) a flat, beeping voice (c) a sad, sniffly voice
8. 8.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a sly fox? (a) a sly, sneaky voice (b) a quick, excited voice (c) a high, squeaky voice
9. 9.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Read every word without ever looking up. (b) Speak as fast as you possibly can. (c) Use a squeaky voice for a tiny mouse.
10. 10.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Add sound effects like “whoosh” or “bang”. (b) Swing from side to side all the time. (c) Laugh at the joke before you tell it.
11. 11.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Pause just before the big surprise. (b) Turn the pages loudly and lose your place. (c) Use a deep voice for a giant or a lion.
12. 12.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Answer your phone in the middle of the story. (b) Stress the important words. (c) Wave your arms about for no reason.
13. 13.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a child on her birthday? (a) a quick, excited voice (b) a soft, spooky whisper (c) a sly, sneaky voice
14. 14.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Make the story three times too long. (b) Practise telling the story before the show. (c) Mumble the most important words.
15. 15.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Talk over anyone who asks a question. (b) Look at your listeners as you speak. (c) Rush through the ending to finish fast.
16. 16.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 quick, excited voice
17. 17.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Look at your listeners as you speak. (b) Make the story three times too long. (c) Speak a little faster when the story gets exciting.
18. 18.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Turn your back to the listeners. (b) Stare at the ceiling instead of the audience. (c) Ask your listeners a question to involve them.
19. 19.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Never pause, not even once. (b) Stand tall and smile at the start. (c) Turn the pages loudly and lose your place.
20. 20.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Shout every single word. (b) Ask your listeners a question to involve them. (c) Let your voice rise and fall, not stay flat.
21. 21.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Stand behind a table so no one can see you. (b) Look at your listeners as you speak. (c) Stand still instead of swaying about.
22. 22.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Show a picture or a prop if it helps. (b) Pause so listeners can imagine the scene. (c) Stare at the ceiling instead of the audience.
23. 23.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a friendly ghost? (a) a shaky, scared voice (b) a soft, spooky whisper (c) a sad, sniffly voice
24. 24.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Fiddle with your hair the whole time. (b) Stand still instead of swaying about. (c) Take a calm breath before you begin.
25. 25.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Make eye contact with people around the room. (b) Forget the ending and stop suddenly. (c) Talk to only one friend in the room.
26. 26.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Read so slowly that everyone falls asleep. (b) Know the beginning, middle and end well. (c) Start with a long list of boring details.
27. 27.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Show the size of the giant with your arms. (b) Mumble the most important words. (c) Rush through the ending to finish fast.
28. 28.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Stand where everyone can see you. (b) Swing from side to side all the time. (c) Stress the important words.
29. 29.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Ask your listeners a question to involve them. (b) Practise in front of a mirror. (c) Chew gum while you tell the story.
30. 30.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Speak with your hand over your mouth. (b) Keep your story short enough for the time you have. (c) Smile at your listeners at the end.
31. 31.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a giggling monkey? (a) a sly, sneaky voice (b) a giggly, playful voice (c) a quick, excited voice
32. 32.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) End with a clear, strong last line. (b) Show the size of the giant with your arms. (c) Laugh at the joke before you tell it.
33. 33.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a sleepy old tortoise? (a) a gruff, grumpy voice (b) a quick, excited voice (c) a slow, sleepy voice
34. 34.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a robot? (a) a deep, booming voice (b) a flat, beeping voice (c) a calm, wise voice
35. 35.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Use your hands to show actions. (b) Hide your face behind the book. (c) Say “umm” after every few words.
36. 36.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) Tell the ending first and spoil the surprise.
37. 37.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Speak a little faster when the story gets exciting. (b) Start before everyone is listening. (c) Take a calm breath before you begin.
38. 38.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Use the same voice for every character. (b) Thank your listeners when you finish. (c) Keep saying “and then, and then” every line.
39. 39.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Take a calm breath before you begin. (b) Make eye contact with people around the room. (c) Stop every few lines to ask for water.
40. 40.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Stand still instead of swaying about. (b) Pause just before the big surprise. (c) Read every word without ever looking up.

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