Storytelling Tips Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 22: Storytelling aloud · Set 671 · 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) Mumble so nobody can hear the words. (b) Use your hands to show actions. (c) Whisper the whole story very quietly.
2. 2.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a buzzing bee? (a) a high, squeaky voice (b) a sly, sneaky voice (c) a fast, buzzing voice
3. 3.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Tell the story in your own words. (b) Stand far away from your listeners. (c) Skip the middle of the story.
4. 4.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Laugh at the joke before you tell it. (b) Whisper during the exciting chase. (c) Speak up clearly at the most exciting part.
5. 5.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Slow down for the most important moment. (b) Mumble so nobody can hear the words. (c) Keep your eyes on the clock the whole time.
6. 6.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Mutter while looking at your shoes. (b) Use a deep voice for a giant or a lion. (c) Show the size of the giant with your arms.
7. 7.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Keep saying “and then, and then” every line. (b) Let your voice rise and fall, not stay flat. (c) Stand behind a table so no one can see you.
8. 8.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Ask your listeners a question to involve them. (b) Keep the events in the right order. (c) Keep your eyes closed while you speak.
9. 9.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a sleepy old tortoise? (a) a slow, sleepy voice (b) a high, squeaky voice (c) a calm, wise voice
10. 10.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a grumpy old bear? (a) a gruff, grumpy voice (b) a calm, wise voice (c) a fast, buzzing voice
11. 11.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Laugh during the sad parts. (b) Know the beginning, middle and end well. (c) Mumble so nobody can hear the words.
12. 12.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Giggle all through the scary parts. (b) Speak a little faster when the story gets exciting. (c) Make the story three times too long.
13. 13.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a friendly ghost? (a) a gruff, grumpy voice (b) a soft, spooky whisper (c) a grand, royal voice
14. 14.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Speak with your hand over your mouth. (b) Keep your face blank, with no feelings. (c) Stand tall and smile at the start.
15. 15.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Stand where everyone can see you. (b) Pause just before the big surprise. (c) Speak with your hand over your mouth.
16. 16.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a wise old owl? (a) a calm, wise voice (b) a sly, sneaky voice (c) a flat, beeping voice
17. 17.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a robot? (a) a flat, beeping voice (b) a soft, spooky whisper (c) a shaky, scared voice
18. 18.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Stop every few lines to ask for water. (b) Keep your eyes closed while you speak. (c) Speak loudly enough for everyone to hear.
19. 19.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Use a squeaky voice for a tiny mouse. (b) Laugh at the joke before you tell it. (c) Change your voice for each character.
20. 20.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Keep your face blank, with no feelings. (b) Use your face to show feelings. (c) Mutter while looking at your shoes.
21. 21.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Keep your eyes closed while you speak. (b) Change your voice for each character. (c) Start with a long list of boring details.
22. 22.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a frightened rabbit? (a) a flat, beeping voice (b) a quick, excited voice (c) a shaky, scared voice
23. 23.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Pause after you ask your listeners a question. (b) Never practise before the show. (c) Wait a moment after a funny line.
24. 24.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Speak up clearly at the most exciting part. (b) Take a calm breath before you begin. (c) Whisper during the exciting chase.
25. 25.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Add sound effects like “whoosh” or “bang”. (b) Stand tall and smile at the start. (c) Forget the names of your characters.
26. 26.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Keep saying “and then, and then” every line. (b) Whisper the whole story very quietly. (c) Look at your listeners as you speak.
27. 27.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Add sound effects like “whoosh” or “bang”. (b) Speak up clearly at the most exciting part. (c) Keep your face blank, with no feelings.
28. 28.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Stand tall and smile at the start. (b) Tell the ending first and spoil the surprise. (c) Let listeners join in with a fun repeated line.
29. 29.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Smile during the happy parts. (b) Speak up clearly at the most exciting part. (c) Fiddle with your hair the whole time.
30. 30.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a tiny mouse? (a) a gruff, grumpy voice (b) a deep, booming voice (c) a high, squeaky voice
31. 31.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Let your voice rise and fall, not stay flat. (b) Speak as fast as you possibly can. (c) Thank your listeners when you finish.
32. 32.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Rush the surprise so nobody notices it. (b) Smile at your listeners at the end. (c) Shout every single word.
33. 33.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Speak softly in a secret or spooky part. (b) Turn away whenever someone laughs. (c) Shout every single word.
34. 34.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a proud king? (a) a shaky, scared voice (b) a grand, royal voice (c) a soft, spooky whisper
35. 35.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Rush the surprise so nobody notices it. (b) Pause after you ask your listeners a question. (c) Smile at your listeners at the end.
36. 36.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Mutter while looking at your shoes. (b) Wait for everyone to be quiet before you start. (c) Look at the floor the whole time.
37. 37.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Make eye contact with people around the room. (b) Pause so listeners can imagine the scene. (c) Never pause, not even once.
38. 38.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a huge giant? (a) a sad, sniffly voice (b) a deep, booming voice (c) a soft, spooky whisper
39. 39.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Use the same flat voice all the way through. (b) End with a clear, strong last line. (c) Stop every few lines to ask for water.
40. 40.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Ask your listeners a question to involve them. (b) Make the story three times too long. (c) Talk over anyone who asks a question.

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