Storytelling Tips Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 22: Storytelling aloud · Set 695 · 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) Never pause, not even once. (b) Start before everyone is listening. (c) Ask your listeners a question to involve them.
2. 2.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Never pause, not even once. (b) Mutter while looking at your shoes. (c) Speak up clearly at the most exciting part.
3. 3.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a sly fox? (a) a slow, sleepy voice (b) a soft, spooky whisper (c) a sly, sneaky voice
4. 4.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Speak with your hand over your mouth. (b) Look around at different listeners, not just one. (c) Ask your listeners a question to involve them.
5. 5.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a crying baby elephant? (a) a sad, sniffly voice (b) a high, squeaky voice (c) a giggly, playful voice
6. 6.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Laugh at the joke before you tell it. (b) Keep your eyes closed while you speak. (c) Practise telling the story before the show.
7. 7.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a buzzing bee? (a) a shaky, scared voice (b) a deep, booming voice (c) a fast, buzzing voice
8. 8.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Speak with your hand over your mouth. (b) Start with a long list of boring details. (c) Speak loudly enough for everyone to hear.
9. 9.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a sleepy old tortoise? (a) a shaky, scared voice (b) a deep, booming voice (c) a slow, sleepy voice
10. 10.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Laugh during the sad parts. (b) Tell the ending first and spoil the surprise. (c) Add sound effects like “whoosh” or “bang”.
11. 11.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a wise old owl? (a) a deep, booming voice (b) a sad, sniffly voice (c) a calm, wise voice
12. 12.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Speak slowly and clearly. (b) Say “umm” after every few words. (c) Pause just before the big surprise.
13. 13.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Fiddle with your hair the whole time. (b) Stand where everyone can see you. (c) Practise telling the story before the show.
14. 14.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Stand tall and smile at the start. (b) Giggle all through the scary parts. (c) Act out a few actions, like knocking on a door.
15. 15.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Make the story three times too long. (b) Use a slow, gentle voice for a sad moment. (c) Turn the pages loudly and lose your place.
16. 16.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Use your hands to show actions. (b) Stare at the ceiling instead of the audience. (c) Read so slowly that everyone falls asleep.
17. 17.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Choose a story that suits your listeners. (b) Ask your listeners a question to involve them. (c) Tell the ending first and spoil the surprise.
18. 18.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Speak with your hand over your mouth. (b) Stand still instead of swaying about. (c) Never practise before the show.
19. 19.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a frightened rabbit? (a) a quick, excited voice (b) a shaky, scared voice (c) a flat, beeping voice
20. 20.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a tiny mouse? (a) a high, squeaky voice (b) a gruff, grumpy voice (c) a slow, sleepy voice
21. 21.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Breathe slowly if you feel nervous. (b) Stare at the ceiling instead of the audience. (c) Look at the floor the whole time.
22. 22.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Stand tall and smile at the start. (b) Use a slow, gentle voice for a sad moment. (c) Never practise before the show.
23. 23.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Hide your face behind the book. (b) Smile during the happy parts. (c) Whisper during the exciting chase.
24. 24.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a friendly ghost? (a) a sly, sneaky voice (b) a gruff, grumpy voice (c) a soft, spooky whisper
25. 25.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Point to where things happen as you describe them. (b) Hide your face behind the book. (c) Talk to only one friend in the room.
26. 26.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Keep your eyes closed while you speak. (b) Keep the events in the right order. (c) Forget the names of your characters.
27. 27.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Mumble so nobody can hear the words. (b) Slow down for the most important moment. (c) Keep your story short enough for the time you have.
28. 28.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Point to where things happen as you describe them. (b) Add sound effects like “whoosh” or “bang”. (c) Stare at the ceiling instead of the audience.
29. 29.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a huge giant? (a) a sly, sneaky voice (b) a deep, booming voice (c) a shaky, scared voice
30. 30.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a giggling monkey? (a) a flat, beeping voice (b) a giggly, playful voice (c) a shaky, scared voice
31. 31.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Turn your back to the listeners. (b) Keep your eyes closed while you speak. (c) Let your voice rise and fall, not stay flat.
32. 32.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Giggle all through the scary parts. (b) Keep saying “and then, and then” every line. (c) Pause just before the big surprise.
33. 33.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Start with a long list of boring details. (b) Speak softly in a secret or spooky part. (c) Smile during the happy parts.
34. 34.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Wave your arms about for no reason. (b) Pause so listeners can imagine the scene. (c) Answer your phone in the middle of the story.
35. 35.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Tell it the way you would tell a good friend. (b) Use the same flat voice all the way through. (c) Use your face to show feelings.
36. 36.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Wait for everyone to be quiet before you start. (b) Use a slow, gentle voice for a sad moment. (c) Stop every few lines to ask for water.
37. 37.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Ask your listeners a question to involve them. (b) Point to where things happen as you describe them. (c) Speak as fast as you possibly can.
38. 38.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a proud king? (a) a deep, booming voice (b) a grand, royal voice (c) a high, squeaky voice
39. 39.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Take a calm breath before you begin. (b) Rush the surprise so nobody notices it. (c) Add sound effects like “whoosh” or “bang”.
40. 40.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Forget the ending and stop suddenly. (b) Use your face to show feelings. (c) Tell the ending first and spoil the surprise.

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