Storytelling Tips Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 22: Storytelling aloud · Set 564 · 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) Keep your story short enough for the time you have. (b) Speak with your hand over your mouth. (c) Fiddle with your hair the whole time.
2. 2.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Speak as fast as you possibly can. (b) Stand where everyone can see you. (c) Speak loudly enough for everyone to hear.
3. 3.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a tiny mouse? (a) a soft, spooky whisper (b) a fast, buzzing voice (c) a high, squeaky voice
4. 4.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Turn away whenever someone laughs. (b) Stop in the middle to check a phone. (c) Speak loudly enough for everyone to hear.
5. 5.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Thank your listeners when you finish. (b) Turn the pages loudly and lose your place. (c) Use the same voice for every character.
6. 6.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Speak with your hand over your mouth. (b) Keep the events in the right order. (c) Keep your eyes on the clock the whole time.
7. 7.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Stand where everyone can see you. (b) Use a squeaky voice for a tiny mouse. (c) Mumble the most important words.
8. 8.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a giggling monkey? (a) a quick, excited voice (b) a sly, sneaky voice (c) a giggly, playful voice
9. 9.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Use your face to show feelings. (b) Use a deep voice for a giant or a lion. (c) Look at the floor the whole time.
10. 10.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Look at your listeners as you speak. (b) End with a clear, strong last line. (c) Speak in a bored voice so it sounds dull.
11. 11.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Forget the names of your characters. (b) Show the size of the giant with your arms. (c) Shout every single word.
12. 12.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Never practise before the show. (b) Use a deep voice for a giant or a lion. (c) Forget the ending and stop suddenly.
13. 13.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Stop in the middle to check a phone. (b) Whisper during the exciting chase. (c) Let your voice rise and fall, not stay flat.
14. 14.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Know the beginning, middle and end well. (b) Tell the ending first and spoil the surprise. (c) Mutter while looking at your shoes.
15. 15.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Ask your listeners a question to involve them. (b) Read so slowly that everyone falls asleep. (c) Use a squeaky voice for a tiny mouse.
16. 16.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Use a soft voice to build suspense. (b) Forget the names of your characters. (c) Speak softly in a secret or spooky part.
17. 17.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Rush the surprise so nobody notices it. (b) Use the same voice for every character. (c) Stand where everyone can see you.
18. 18.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Practise in front of a mirror. (b) Whisper the whole story very quietly. (c) Rush the surprise so nobody notices it.
19. 19.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Read every word without ever looking up. (b) Keep your eyes closed while you speak. (c) Look at your listeners as you speak.
20. 20.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Mumble so nobody can hear the words. (b) Stress the important words. (c) Smile during the happy parts.
21. 21.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Keep saying “and then, and then” every line. (b) Point to where things happen as you describe them. (c) Make the story three times too long.
22. 22.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Speak softly in a secret or spooky part. (b) Speak in a bored voice so it sounds dull. (c) Keep your face blank, with no feelings.
23. 23.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a child on her birthday? (a) a deep, booming voice (b) a quick, excited voice (c) a gruff, grumpy voice
24. 24.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Giggle all through the scary parts. (b) End with a clear, strong last line. (c) Talk to only one friend in the room.
25. 25.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Turn away whenever someone laughs. (b) Speak softly in a secret or spooky part. (c) Point to where things happen as you describe them.
26. 26.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Pause just before the big surprise. (b) Speak with your hand over your mouth. (c) Make the story three times too long.
27. 27.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a sleepy old tortoise? (a) a calm, wise voice (b) a slow, sleepy voice (c) a deep, booming voice
28. 28.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Stand behind a table so no one can see you. (b) Stand still instead of swaying about. (c) Mumble the most important words.
29. 29.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a buzzing bee? (a) a fast, buzzing voice (b) a gruff, grumpy voice (c) a shaky, scared voice
30. 30.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Know the beginning, middle and end well. (b) Chew gum while you tell the story. (c) Pause after you ask your listeners a question.
31. 31.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Rush through the ending to finish fast. (b) Add sound effects like “whoosh” or “bang”. (c) Tell the story in your own words.
32. 32.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Pause after you ask your listeners a question. (b) Read every word without ever looking up. (c) Chew gum while you tell the story.
33. 33.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Speak loudly enough for everyone to hear. (b) Make eye contact with people around the room. (c) Never pause, not even once.
34. 34.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Stop every few lines to ask for water. (b) Use your face to show feelings. (c) Tell the story in your own words.
35. 35.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Speak in a bored voice so it sounds dull. (b) Read every word without ever looking up. (c) Choose a story that suits your listeners.
36. 36.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a robot? (a) a flat, beeping voice (b) a deep, booming voice (c) a grand, royal voice
37. 37.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a crying baby elephant? (a) a flat, beeping voice (b) a sad, sniffly voice (c) a fast, buzzing voice
38. 38.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a huge giant? (a) a gruff, grumpy voice (b) a fast, buzzing voice (c) a deep, booming voice
39. 39.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Take a calm breath before you begin. (b) Talk over anyone who asks a question. (c) Speak loudly enough for everyone to hear.
40. 40.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a wise old owl? (a) a fast, buzzing voice (b) a calm, wise voice (c) a soft, spooky whisper

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