Storytelling Tips Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 22: Storytelling aloud · Set 68 · 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) Stand behind a table so no one can see you. (b) Keep your story short enough for the time you have. (c) Chew gum while you tell the story.
2. 2.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Mix up the order of events. (b) Stress the important words. (c) Never pause, not even once.
3. 3.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Mumble so nobody can hear the words. (b) Stand tall and smile at the start. (c) Rush the surprise so nobody notices it.
4. 4.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a robot? (a) a flat, beeping voice (b) a gruff, grumpy voice (c) a sly, sneaky voice
5. 5.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Stop in the middle to check a phone. (b) Smile at your listeners at the end. (c) Speak with your hand over your mouth.
6. 6.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Point to where things happen as you describe them. (b) Speak in a bored voice so it sounds dull. (c) Wave your arms about for no reason.
7. 7.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Speak as fast as you possibly can. (b) Breathe slowly if you feel nervous. (c) Keep your eyes on the clock the whole time.
8. 8.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a grumpy old bear? (a) a gruff, grumpy voice (b) a flat, beeping voice (c) a shaky, scared voice
9. 9.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Read so slowly that everyone falls asleep. (b) Pause just before the big surprise. (c) Use the same flat voice all the way through.
10. 10.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a sleepy old tortoise? (a) a quick, excited voice (b) a deep, booming voice (c) a slow, sleepy voice
11. 11.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Turn the pages loudly and lose your place. (b) Let your voice rise and fall, not stay flat. (c) Skip the middle of the story.
12. 12.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Look around at different listeners, not just one. (b) Stop in the middle to check a phone. (c) Breathe slowly if you feel nervous.
13. 13.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Read every word without ever looking up. (b) Pause so listeners can imagine the scene. (c) Look around at different listeners, not just one.
14. 14.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Shout every single word. (b) Stand where everyone can see you. (c) Point to where things happen as you describe them.
15. 15.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Laugh during the sad parts. (b) Know the beginning, middle and end well. (c) Use your face to show feelings.
16. 16.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Mumble the most important words. (b) Speak as fast as you possibly can. (c) Stand still instead of swaying about.
17. 17.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Wave your arms about for no reason. (b) Lean in when you share a secret part. (c) Stand far away from your listeners.
18. 18.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Mutter while looking at your shoes. (b) Show a picture or a prop if it helps. (c) Turn your back to the listeners.
19. 19.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Begin with a hook that grabs attention. (b) Mumble the most important words. (c) Pause so listeners can imagine the scene.
20. 20.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Know the beginning, middle and end well. (b) Change your voice for each character. (c) Swing from side to side all the time.
21. 21.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a proud king? (a) a sad, sniffly voice (b) a grand, royal voice (c) a deep, booming voice
22. 22.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a friendly ghost? (a) a deep, booming voice (b) a soft, spooky whisper (c) a grand, royal voice
23. 23.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a child on her birthday? (a) a deep, booming voice (b) a shaky, scared voice (c) a quick, excited voice
24. 24.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Pause so listeners can imagine the scene. (b) Look at the floor the whole time. (c) Smile at your listeners at the end.
25. 25.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a wise old owl? (a) a fast, buzzing voice (b) a grand, royal voice (c) a calm, wise voice
26. 26.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Keep a calm, steady pace at the start. (b) Pause just before the big surprise. (c) Speak in a bored voice so it sounds dull.
27. 27.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Answer your phone in the middle of the story. (b) Stand where everyone can see you. (c) Rush the surprise so nobody notices it.
28. 28.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a sly fox? (a) a sad, sniffly voice (b) a sly, sneaky voice (c) a fast, buzzing voice
29. 29.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a tiny mouse? (a) a flat, beeping voice (b) a grand, royal voice (c) a high, squeaky voice
30. 30.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Turn the pages loudly and lose your place. (b) Use a soft voice to build suspense. (c) Tell the story in your own words.
31. 31.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Hide your face behind the book. (b) Mutter while looking at your shoes. (c) Speak a little faster when the story gets exciting.
32. 32.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Use your face to show feelings. (b) Stand behind a table so no one can see you. (c) Keep a calm, steady pace at the start.
33. 33.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a huge giant? (a) a deep, booming voice (b) a giggly, playful voice (c) a calm, wise voice
34. 34.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Skip the middle of the story. (b) Keep your eyes on the clock the whole time. (c) Keep the events in the right order.
35. 35.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Wait for everyone to be quiet before you start. (b) Keep your eyes closed while you speak. (c) Swing from side to side all the time.
36. 36.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a buzzing bee? (a) a high, squeaky voice (b) a grand, royal voice (c) a fast, buzzing voice
37. 37.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Keep your eyes on the clock the whole time. (b) Speak up clearly at the most exciting part. (c) Forget the ending and stop suddenly.
38. 38.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Laugh at the joke before you tell it. (b) Look at your listeners as you speak. (c) Speak with your hand over your mouth.
39. 39.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Swing from side to side all the time. (b) Begin with a hook that grabs attention. (c) Keep saying “and then, and then” every line.
40. 40.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Fiddle with your hair the whole time. (b) Keep a calm, steady pace at the start. (c) Read so slowly that everyone falls asleep.

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