Storytelling Tips Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 22: Storytelling aloud · Set 722 · 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) Stop every few lines to ask for water. (b) Keep your face blank, with no feelings. (c) Stand where everyone can see you.
2. 2.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Take a calm breath before you begin. (b) Look at your listeners as you speak. (c) Laugh at the joke before you tell it.
3. 3.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Show a picture or a prop if it helps. (b) Keep your eyes closed while you speak. (c) Read so slowly that everyone falls asleep.
4. 4.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Speak up clearly at the most exciting part. (b) Skip the middle of the story. (c) Keep your face blank, with no feelings.
5. 5.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a child on her birthday? (a) a quick, excited voice (b) a shaky, scared voice (c) a calm, wise voice
6. 6.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a tiny mouse? (a) a high, squeaky voice (b) a slow, sleepy voice (c) a gruff, grumpy voice
7. 7.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a buzzing bee? (a) a fast, buzzing voice (b) a grand, royal voice (c) a soft, spooky whisper
8. 8.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Use a deep voice for a giant or a lion. (b) Pause just before the big surprise. (c) Rush through the ending to finish fast.
9. 9.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Speak with your hand over your mouth. (b) Stop every few lines to ask for water. (c) Keep your story short enough for the time you have.
10. 10.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Tell the ending first and spoil the surprise. (b) Ask your listeners a question to involve them. (c) Wait a moment after a funny line.
11. 11.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a friendly ghost? (a) a quick, excited voice (b) a soft, spooky whisper (c) a gruff, grumpy voice
12. 12.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Smile during the happy parts. (b) Rush the surprise so nobody notices it. (c) Look at the floor the whole time.
13. 13.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a wise old owl? (a) a gruff, grumpy voice (b) a soft, spooky whisper (c) a calm, wise voice
14. 14.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Stand behind a table so no one can see you. (b) Point to where things happen as you describe them. (c) Keep your story short enough for the time you have.
15. 15.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Fiddle with your hair the whole time. (b) Add sound effects like “whoosh” or “bang”. (c) Wait a moment after a funny line.
16. 16.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Add sound effects like “whoosh” or “bang”. (b) Pause just before the big surprise. (c) Keep your eyes closed while you speak.
17. 17.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Use your face to show feelings. (b) Giggle all through the scary parts. (c) Start with a long list of boring details.
18. 18.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Pause so listeners can imagine the scene. (b) Whisper the whole story very quietly. (c) Tell the ending first and spoil the surprise.
19. 19.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a huge giant? (a) a grand, royal voice (b) a deep, booming voice (c) a shaky, scared voice
20. 20.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Speak in a bored voice so it sounds dull. (b) Speak up clearly at the most exciting part. (c) Use a deep voice for a giant or a lion.
21. 21.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Turn your back to the listeners. (b) Choose a story that suits your listeners. (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 calm, wise voice (b) a shaky, scared voice (c) a high, squeaky voice
23. 23.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Take a calm breath before you begin. (b) Tell the story in your own words. (c) Giggle all through the scary parts.
24. 24.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Turn your back to the listeners. (b) Laugh during the sad parts. (c) Breathe slowly if you feel nervous.
25. 25.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Speak a little faster when the story gets exciting. (b) Start before everyone is listening. (c) Stand still instead of swaying about.
26. 26.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Whisper during the exciting chase. (b) End with a clear, strong last line. (c) Keep your eyes on the clock the whole time.
27. 27.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Read so slowly that everyone falls asleep. (b) Smile at your listeners at the end. (c) Chew gum while you tell the story.
28. 28.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Use your face to show feelings. (b) Use a deep voice for a giant or a lion. (c) Laugh during the sad parts.
29. 29.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Act out a few actions, like knocking on a door. (b) Never practise before the show. (c) Speak in a bored voice so it sounds dull.
30. 30.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Use the same flat voice all the way through. (b) Stand tall and smile at the start. (c) Mumble so nobody can hear the words.
31. 31.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Keep saying “and then, and then” every line. (b) Let listeners join in with a fun repeated line. (c) Laugh during the sad parts.
32. 32.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a proud king? (a) a grand, royal voice (b) a giggly, playful voice (c) a sad, sniffly voice
33. 33.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Speak loudly enough for everyone to hear. (b) Act out a few actions, like knocking on a door. (c) Answer your phone in the middle of the story.
34. 34.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Let listeners join in with a fun repeated line. (b) Turn the pages loudly and lose your place. (c) End with a clear, strong last line.
35. 35.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a grumpy old bear? (a) a gruff, grumpy voice (b) a giggly, playful voice (c) a sad, sniffly voice
36. 36.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) Pause so listeners can imagine the scene.
37. 37.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Make eye contact with people around the room. (b) Forget the ending and stop suddenly. (c) Use the same flat voice all the way through.
38. 38.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Pause so listeners can imagine the scene. (b) Use your hands to show actions. (c) Speak as fast as you possibly can.
39. 39.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Talk to only one friend in the room. (b) Fiddle with your hair the whole time. (c) Slow down for the most important moment.
40. 40.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a sly fox? (a) a giggly, playful voice (b) a sly, sneaky voice (c) a shaky, scared voice

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