Storytelling Tips Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 22: Storytelling aloud · Set 612 · 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 NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Speak up clearly at the most exciting part. (b) Use a soft voice to build suspense. (c) Say “umm” after every few words.
2. 2.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Ask your listeners a question to involve them. (b) Breathe slowly if you feel nervous. (c) Stand far away from your listeners.
3. 3.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a child on her birthday? (a) a giggly, playful voice (b) a shaky, scared voice (c) a quick, excited voice
4. 4.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a grumpy old bear? (a) a gruff, grumpy voice (b) a high, squeaky voice (c) a quick, excited voice
5. 5.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Use your hands to show actions. (b) Skip the middle of the story. (c) Turn your back to the listeners.
6. 6.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Turn the pages loudly and lose your place. (b) Use your hands to show actions. (c) Use a slow, gentle voice for a sad moment.
7. 7.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Mumble the most important words. (b) Smile during the happy parts. (c) Pause so listeners can imagine the scene.
8. 8.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a tiny mouse? (a) a sly, sneaky voice (b) a calm, wise voice (c) a high, squeaky voice
9. 9.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Keep your eyes on the clock the whole time. (b) Speak with your hand over your mouth. (c) Act out a few actions, like knocking on a door.
10. 10.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Keep your face blank, with no feelings. (b) Slow down for the most important moment. (c) Use your face to show feelings.
11. 11.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Speak in a bored voice so it sounds dull. (b) Keep saying “and then, and then” every line. (c) Make eye contact with people around the room.
12. 12.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a huge giant? (a) a deep, booming voice (b) a fast, buzzing voice (c) a sly, sneaky voice
13. 13.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a buzzing bee? (a) a sly, sneaky voice (b) a flat, beeping voice (c) a fast, buzzing voice
14. 14.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Laugh during the sad parts. (b) Keep your eyes closed while you speak. (c) Speak loudly enough for everyone to hear.
15. 15.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Turn the pages loudly and lose your place. (b) Use your face to show feelings. (c) Turn away whenever someone laughs.
16. 16.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Take a calm breath before you begin. (b) Never pause, not even once. (c) Pause so listeners can imagine the scene.
17. 17.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Stare at the ceiling instead of the audience. (b) Show a picture or a prop if it helps. (c) Start before everyone is listening.
18. 18.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Shout every single word. (b) Stare at the ceiling instead of the audience. (c) Speak softly in a secret or spooky part.
19. 19.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Keep your face blank, with no feelings. (b) Tell the ending first and spoil the surprise. (c) Change your voice for each character.
20. 20.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Make the story three times too long. (b) Pause so listeners can imagine the scene. (c) Mutter while looking at your shoes.
21. 21.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Say “umm” after every few words. (b) Speak with your hand over your mouth. (c) Lean in when you share a secret part.
22. 22.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Tell the story in your own words. (b) Wave your arms about for no reason. (c) Stress the important words.
23. 23.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Mumble so nobody can hear the words. (b) Stop in the middle to check a phone. (c) Keep a calm, steady pace at the start.
24. 24.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a robot? (a) a sly, sneaky voice (b) a flat, beeping voice (c) a fast, buzzing voice
25. 25.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Let listeners join in with a fun repeated line. (b) Read so slowly that everyone falls asleep. (c) Laugh during the sad parts.
26. 26.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a sly fox? (a) a sly, sneaky voice (b) a soft, spooky whisper (c) a slow, sleepy voice
27. 27.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Stress the important words. (b) Keep your eyes on the clock the whole time. (c) Pause after you ask your listeners a question.
28. 28.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Keep your story short enough for the time you have. (b) Say “umm” after every few words. (c) Mix up the order of events.
29. 29.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a sleepy old tortoise? (a) a calm, wise voice (b) a fast, buzzing voice (c) a slow, sleepy voice
30. 30.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Use a slow, gentle voice for a sad moment. (b) Stand where everyone can see you. (c) Fiddle with your hair the whole time.
31. 31.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Know the beginning, middle and end well. (b) Talk to only one friend in the room. (c) Laugh during the sad parts.
32. 32.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Choose a story that suits your listeners. (b) Talk to only one friend in the room. (c) Stand far away from your listeners.
33. 33.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Turn the pages loudly and lose your place. (b) Stare at the ceiling instead of the audience. (c) Show the size of the giant with your arms.
34. 34.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Show the size of the giant with your arms. (b) Keep the events in the right order. (c) Forget the names of your characters.
35. 35.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Smile during the happy parts. (b) Stand tall and smile at the start. (c) Stop every few lines to ask for water.
36. 36.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Mumble so nobody can hear the words. (b) Thank your listeners when you finish. (c) Keep your eyes closed while you speak.
37. 37.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Turn the pages loudly and lose your place. (b) Stare at the ceiling instead of the audience. (c) Practise in front of a mirror.
38. 38.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a wise old owl? (a) a deep, booming voice (b) a slow, sleepy voice (c) a calm, wise voice
39. 39.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Speak slowly and clearly. (b) Keep your eyes closed while you speak. (c) Make the story three times too long.
40. 40.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Slow down for the most important moment. (b) Giggle all through the scary parts. (c) Answer your phone in the middle of the story.

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