Storytelling Tips Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 22: Storytelling aloud · Set 661 · 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) Talk to only one friend in the room. (b) Change your voice for each character. (c) Stand where everyone can see you.
2. 2.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Skip the middle of the story. (b) Look at the floor the whole time. (c) Slow down for the most important moment.
3. 3.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Tell the ending first and spoil the surprise. (b) Show a picture or a prop if it helps. (c) Whisper the whole story very quietly.
4. 4.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Mumble so nobody can hear the words. (b) Mumble the most important words. (c) Speak softly in a secret or spooky part.
5. 5.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Point to where things happen as you describe them. (b) Mix up the order of events. (c) Laugh at the joke before you tell it.
6. 6.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a crying baby elephant? (a) a sad, sniffly voice (b) a grand, royal voice (c) a sly, sneaky voice
7. 7.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Speak loudly enough for everyone to hear. (b) Use a deep voice for a giant or a lion. (c) Forget the names of your characters.
8. 8.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Skip the middle of the story. (b) Turn away whenever someone laughs. (c) Practise telling the story before the show.
9. 9.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Use your face to show feelings. (b) Giggle all through the scary parts. (c) Show the size of the giant with your arms.
10. 10.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Mumble so nobody can hear the words. (b) Skip the middle of the story. (c) Breathe slowly if you feel nervous.
11. 11.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a tiny mouse? (a) a high, squeaky voice (b) a grand, royal voice (c) a quick, excited voice
12. 12.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a sleepy old tortoise? (a) a slow, sleepy voice (b) a quick, excited voice (c) a flat, beeping voice
13. 13.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Chew gum while you tell the story. (b) Pause so listeners can imagine the scene. (c) Pause just before the big surprise.
14. 14.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a huge giant? (a) a deep, booming voice (b) a soft, spooky whisper (c) a grand, royal voice
15. 15.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a proud king? (a) a grand, royal voice (b) a giggly, playful voice (c) a flat, beeping voice
16. 16.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Hide your face behind the book. (b) Use a soft voice to build suspense. (c) End with a clear, strong last line.
17. 17.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Point to where things happen as you describe them. (b) Take a calm breath before you begin. (c) Turn away whenever someone laughs.
18. 18.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Use your face to show feelings. (b) Show the size of the giant with your arms. (c) Forget the ending and stop suddenly.
19. 19.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Slow down for the most important moment. (b) Laugh at the joke before you tell it. (c) Wait for everyone to be quiet before you start.
20. 20.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Skip the middle of the story. (b) Speak a little faster when the story gets exciting. (c) Begin with a hook that grabs attention.
21. 21.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a buzzing bee? (a) a fast, buzzing voice (b) a slow, sleepy voice (c) a shaky, scared voice
22. 22.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Look at your listeners as you speak. (b) Start before everyone is listening. (c) Mix up the order of events.
23. 23.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Use your hands to show actions. (b) Slow down for the most important moment. (c) Never pause, not even once.
24. 24.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Stop every few lines to ask for water. (b) Pause after you ask your listeners a question. (c) Read every word without ever looking up.
25. 25.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a grumpy old bear? (a) a calm, wise voice (b) a flat, beeping voice (c) a gruff, grumpy voice
26. 26.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a friendly ghost? (a) a fast, buzzing voice (b) a soft, spooky whisper (c) a grand, royal voice
27. 27.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Know the beginning, middle and end well. (b) Practise telling the story before the show. (c) Look at the floor the whole time.
28. 28.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a frightened rabbit? (a) a shaky, scared voice (b) a sad, sniffly voice (c) a high, squeaky voice
29. 29.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Giggle all through the scary parts. (b) Stand where everyone can see you. (c) Mumble the most important words.
30. 30.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Wait a moment after a funny line. (b) Fiddle with your hair the whole time. (c) Keep the events in the right order.
31. 31.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Stand far away from your listeners. (b) Thank your listeners when you finish. (c) Start with a long list of boring details.
32. 32.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Keep your eyes on the clock the whole time. (b) Giggle all through the scary parts. (c) Practise in front of a mirror.
33. 33.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Speak loudly enough for everyone to hear. (b) Mumble so nobody can hear the words. (c) Pause so listeners can imagine the scene.
34. 34.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Stress the important words. (b) Keep your face blank, with no feelings. (c) Tell the ending first and spoil the surprise.
35. 35.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Act out a few actions, like knocking on a door. (b) Turn your back to the listeners. (c) Speak slowly and clearly.
36. 36.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Never pause, not even once. (b) Let your voice rise and fall, not stay flat. (c) Make the story three times too long.
37. 37.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) End with a clear, strong last line. (b) Speak in a bored voice so it sounds dull. (c) Whisper the whole story very quietly.
38. 38.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Whisper the whole story very quietly. (b) Let listeners join in with a fun repeated line. (c) Rush the surprise so nobody notices it.
39. 39.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Keep your eyes closed while you speak. (b) Ask your listeners a question to involve them. (c) Mumble the most important words.
40. 40.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Swing from side to side all the time. (b) Use your hands to show actions. (c) Know the beginning, middle and end well.

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