Storytelling Tips Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 22: Storytelling aloud · Set 723 · 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) Keep your eyes on the clock the whole time. (b) Stand still instead of swaying about. (c) Use the same flat voice all the way through.
2. 2.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Read every word without ever looking up. (b) Turn away whenever someone laughs. (c) Show the size of the giant with your arms.
3. 3.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Keep saying “and then, and then” every line. (b) Read every word without ever looking up. (c) Let your voice rise and fall, not stay flat.
4. 4.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Mutter while looking at your shoes. (b) Choose a story that suits your listeners. (c) Turn the pages loudly and lose your place.
5. 5.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Show a picture or a prop if it helps. (b) Turn away whenever someone laughs. (c) Pause so listeners can imagine the scene.
6. 6.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Wait for everyone to be quiet before you start. (b) Read every word without ever looking up. (c) Speak as fast as you possibly can.
7. 7.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Tell the story in your own words. (b) Use the same voice for every character. (c) Practise in front of a mirror.
8. 8.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a child on her birthday? (a) a grand, royal voice (b) a flat, beeping voice (c) a quick, excited voice
9. 9.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Point to where things happen as you describe them. (b) Practise telling the story before the show. (c) Mumble the most important words.
10. 10.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a wise old owl? (a) a calm, wise voice (b) a shaky, scared voice (c) a deep, booming voice
11. 11.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Look at your listeners as you speak. (b) Stand far away from your listeners. (c) Lean in when you share a secret part.
12. 12.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Mix up the order of events. (b) Smile during the happy parts. (c) Never practise before the show.
13. 13.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Know the beginning, middle and end well. (b) Speak with your hand over your mouth. (c) Speak as fast as you possibly can.
14. 14.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Use a soft voice to build suspense. (b) Speak slowly and clearly. (c) Laugh during the sad parts.
15. 15.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Smile during the happy parts. (b) Skip the middle of the story. (c) Point to where things happen as you describe them.
16. 16.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Whisper during the exciting chase. (b) Keep your eyes on the clock the whole time. (c) Breathe slowly if you feel nervous.
17. 17.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Wait a moment after a funny line. (b) Begin with a hook that grabs attention. (c) Whisper during the exciting chase.
18. 18.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a giggling monkey? (a) a giggly, playful voice (b) a flat, beeping voice (c) a deep, booming voice
19. 19.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a tiny mouse? (a) a high, squeaky voice (b) a calm, wise voice (c) a shaky, scared voice
20. 20.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Stand tall and smile at the start. (b) Never pause, not even once. (c) Lean in when you share a secret part.
21. 21.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Talk to only one friend in the room. (b) Show the size of the giant with your arms. (c) Practise telling the story before the show.
22. 22.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Practise telling the story before the show. (b) Keep your eyes closed while you speak. (c) Know the beginning, middle and end well.
23. 23.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a grumpy old bear? (a) a fast, buzzing voice (b) a soft, spooky whisper (c) a gruff, grumpy voice
24. 24.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a friendly ghost? (a) a slow, sleepy voice (b) a high, squeaky voice (c) a soft, spooky whisper
25. 25.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a sleepy old tortoise? (a) a calm, wise voice (b) a slow, sleepy voice (c) a quick, excited voice
26. 26.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a frightened rabbit? (a) a gruff, grumpy voice (b) a soft, spooky whisper (c) a shaky, scared voice
27. 27.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Forget the names of your characters. (b) Stand where everyone can see you. (c) Whisper during the exciting chase.
28. 28.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a sly fox? (a) a sly, sneaky voice (b) a shaky, scared voice (c) a fast, buzzing voice
29. 29.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Pause just before the big surprise. (b) Choose a story that suits your listeners. (c) Speak with your hand over your mouth.
30. 30.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Start with a long list of boring details. (b) Use a squeaky voice for a tiny mouse. (c) Use a deep voice for a giant or a lion.
31. 31.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Look at your listeners as you speak. (b) Tell the story in your own words. (c) Forget the names of your characters.
32. 32.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Speak a little faster when the story gets exciting. (b) Stand far away from your listeners. (c) Mumble so nobody can hear the words.
33. 33.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Keep the events in the right order. (b) Look at your listeners as you speak. (c) Whisper the whole story very quietly.
34. 34.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Chew gum while you tell the story. (b) Stand where everyone can see you. (c) Ask your listeners a question to involve them.
35. 35.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Hide your face behind the book. (b) Speak up clearly at the most exciting part. (c) Keep your face blank, with no feelings.
36. 36.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Speak a little faster when the story gets exciting. (b) Read every word without ever looking up. (c) Thank your listeners when you finish.
37. 37.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Mix up the order of events. (b) Let your voice rise and fall, not stay flat. (c) Wait a moment after a funny line.
38. 38.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Start before everyone is listening. (b) Wave your arms about for no reason. (c) Let listeners join in with a fun repeated line.
39. 39.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Stand tall and smile at the start. (b) Turn your back to the listeners. (c) Keep your story short enough for the time you have.
40. 40.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Speak slowly and clearly. (b) Stop every few lines to ask for water. (c) Speak up clearly at the most exciting part.

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