Storytelling Tips Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 22: Storytelling aloud · Set 672 · 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) Skip the middle of the story. (b) Thank your listeners when you finish. (c) Smile at your listeners at the end.
2. 2.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) Whisper the whole story very quietly.
3. 3.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a frightened rabbit? (a) a shaky, scared voice (b) a flat, beeping voice (c) a high, squeaky voice
4. 4.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Forget the ending and stop suddenly. (b) Point to where things happen as you describe them. (c) Wait a moment after a funny line.
5. 5.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 giggly, playful voice
6. 6.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Pause after you ask your listeners a question. (b) Stop in the middle to check a phone. (c) Fiddle with your hair the whole time.
7. 7.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a sly fox? (a) a sly, sneaky voice (b) a grand, royal voice (c) a high, squeaky voice
8. 8.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Show a picture or a prop if it helps. (b) Choose a story that suits your listeners. (c) Whisper the whole story very quietly.
9. 9.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Use your face to show feelings. (b) Mutter while looking at your shoes. (c) Practise telling the story before the show.
10. 10.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Wave your arms about for no reason. (b) Swing from side to side all the time. (c) Pause so listeners can imagine the scene.
11. 11.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Look around at different listeners, not just one. (b) Mutter while looking at your shoes. (c) Turn the pages loudly and lose your place.
12. 12.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Whisper during the exciting chase. (b) Speak softly in a secret or spooky part. (c) Chew gum while you tell the story.
13. 13.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Forget the names of your characters. (b) Choose a story that suits your listeners. (c) Speak up clearly at the most exciting part.
14. 14.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Know the beginning, middle and end well. (b) Laugh during the sad parts. (c) Look around at different listeners, not just one.
15. 15.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a friendly ghost? (a) a shaky, scared voice (b) a soft, spooky whisper (c) a sly, sneaky voice
16. 16.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a robot? (a) a shaky, scared voice (b) a flat, beeping voice (c) a soft, spooky whisper
17. 17.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Turn the pages loudly and lose your place. (b) Use the same flat voice all the way through. (c) End with a clear, strong last line.
18. 18.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Keep a calm, steady pace at the start. (b) Start with a long list of boring details. (c) Stand still instead of swaying about.
19. 19.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Shout every single word. (b) Choose a story that suits your listeners. (c) Start before everyone is listening.
20. 20.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a huge giant? (a) a grand, royal voice (b) a deep, booming voice (c) a giggly, playful voice
21. 21.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Speak as fast as you possibly can. (b) Use a deep voice for a giant or a lion. (c) Start before everyone is listening.
22. 22.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Stand tall and smile at the start. (b) Choose a story that suits your listeners. (c) Use the same flat voice all the way through.
23. 23.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Wave your arms about for no reason. (b) Know the beginning, middle and end well. (c) Take a calm breath before you begin.
24. 24.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Stop every few lines to ask for water. (b) Talk over anyone who asks a question. (c) Lean in when you share a secret part.
25. 25.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Speak loudly enough for everyone to hear. (b) Stop in the middle to check a phone. (c) Thank your listeners when you finish.
26. 26.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a child on her birthday? (a) a grand, royal voice (b) a quick, excited voice (c) a deep, booming voice
27. 27.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a wise old owl? (a) a slow, sleepy voice (b) a calm, wise voice (c) a high, squeaky voice
28. 28.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Stand far away from your listeners. (b) Show the size of the giant with your arms. (c) Speak in a bored voice so it sounds dull.
29. 29.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Hide your face behind the book. (b) Tell it the way you would tell a good friend. (c) Giggle all through the scary parts.
30. 30.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Turn the pages loudly and lose your place. (b) Answer your phone in the middle of the story. (c) Use a slow, gentle voice for a sad moment.
31. 31.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Lean in when you share a secret part. (b) Stare at the ceiling instead of the audience. (c) Look around at different listeners, not just one.
32. 32.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Turn away whenever someone laughs. (b) Wait a moment after a funny line. (c) Tell it the way you would tell a good friend.
33. 33.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Start before everyone is listening. (b) Smile during the happy parts. (c) Thank your listeners when you finish.
34. 34.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Fiddle with your hair the whole time. (b) Use the same flat voice all the way through. (c) Keep the events in the right order.
35. 35.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Use a slow, gentle voice for a sad moment. (b) Read every word without ever looking up. (c) Use your hands to show actions.
36. 36.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Stand behind a table so no one can see you. (b) Take a calm breath before you begin. (c) Answer your phone in the middle of the story.
37. 37.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Forget the names of your characters. (b) Read so slowly that everyone falls asleep. (c) Point to where things happen as you describe them.
38. 38.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Speak loudly enough for everyone to hear. (b) Keep your eyes closed while you speak. (c) Forget the ending and stop suddenly.
39. 39.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Stop every few lines to ask for water. (b) Keep the events in the right order. (c) Pause so listeners can imagine the scene.
40. 40.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Use a deep voice for a giant or a lion. (b) Whisper during the exciting chase. (c) Use your face to show feelings.

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