Storytelling Tips Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 22: Storytelling aloud · Set 73 · 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) Wave your arms about for no reason. (b) Use your hands to show actions. (c) Read so slowly that everyone falls asleep.
2. 2.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a sly fox? (a) a grand, royal voice (b) a slow, sleepy voice (c) a sly, sneaky voice
3. 3.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Change your voice for each character. (b) Start before everyone is listening. (c) Skip the middle of the story.
4. 4.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Take a calm breath before you begin. (b) Skip the middle of the story. (c) Act out a few actions, like knocking on a door.
5. 5.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a proud king? (a) a quick, excited voice (b) a sad, sniffly voice (c) a grand, royal voice
6. 6.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Use the same flat voice all the way through. (b) Speak slowly and clearly. (c) Tell the ending first and spoil the surprise.
7. 7.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Turn your back to the listeners. (b) Use the same voice for every character. (c) Keep the events in the right order.
8. 8.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Never pause, not even once. (b) Start with a long list of boring details. (c) Use your face to show feelings.
9. 9.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a friendly ghost? (a) a gruff, grumpy voice (b) a soft, spooky whisper (c) a giggly, playful voice
10. 10.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Speak in a bored voice so it sounds dull. (b) Smile during the happy parts. (c) Giggle all through the scary parts.
11. 11.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a huge giant? (a) a deep, booming voice (b) a quick, excited voice (c) a fast, buzzing voice
12. 12.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) End with a clear, strong last line. (b) Know the beginning, middle and end well. (c) Keep your eyes on the clock the whole time.
13. 13.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Wave your arms about for no reason. (b) Skip the middle of the story. (c) Tell the story in your own words.
14. 14.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Keep your eyes closed while you speak. (b) Keep a calm, steady pace at the start. (c) Say “umm” after every few words.
15. 15.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Let listeners join in with a fun repeated line. (b) Forget the ending and stop suddenly. (c) Never pause, not even once.
16. 16.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a grumpy old bear? (a) a slow, sleepy voice (b) a gruff, grumpy voice (c) a sly, sneaky voice
17. 17.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Act out a few actions, like knocking on a door. (b) Speak slowly and clearly. (c) Chew gum while you tell the story.
18. 18.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 flat, beeping voice
19. 19.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a buzzing bee? (a) a calm, wise voice (b) a grand, royal voice (c) a fast, buzzing voice
20. 20.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Read every word without ever looking up. (b) Show the size of the giant with your arms. (c) Use a slow, gentle voice for a sad moment.
21. 21.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a robot? (a) a soft, spooky whisper (b) a slow, sleepy voice (c) a flat, beeping voice
22. 22.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Speak a little faster when the story gets exciting. (b) Look at the floor the whole time. (c) Use a soft voice to build suspense.
23. 23.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a tiny mouse? (a) a deep, booming voice (b) a high, squeaky voice (c) a gruff, grumpy voice
24. 24.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Hide your face behind the book. (b) Take a calm breath before you begin. (c) Speak in a bored voice so it sounds dull.
25. 25.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Forget the names of your characters. (b) Stress the important words. (c) Pause after you ask your listeners a question.
26. 26.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Look at your listeners as you speak. (b) Stop in the middle to check a phone. (c) Use your face to show feelings.
27. 27.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Never pause, not even once. (b) Mumble the most important words. (c) Choose a story that suits your listeners.
28. 28.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Let your voice rise and fall, not stay flat. (b) Forget the names of your characters. (c) Speak as fast as you possibly can.
29. 29.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Make eye contact with people around the room. (b) Use a slow, gentle voice for a sad moment. (c) Turn the pages loudly and lose your place.
30. 30.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Say “umm” after every few words. (b) Thank your listeners when you finish. (c) Forget the ending and stop suddenly.
31. 31.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a wise old owl? (a) a high, squeaky voice (b) a slow, sleepy voice (c) a calm, wise voice
32. 32.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Use your face to show feelings. (b) Never pause, not even once. (c) Take a calm breath before you begin.
33. 33.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) Whisper the whole story very quietly.
34. 34.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Keep your eyes closed while you speak. (b) Stand tall and smile at the start. (c) Never practise before the show.
35. 35.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Laugh at the joke before you tell it. (b) Show a picture or a prop if it helps. (c) Tell the ending first and spoil the surprise.
36. 36.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Practise in front of a mirror. (b) Talk over anyone who asks a question. (c) Speak up clearly at the most exciting part.
37. 37.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Whisper the whole story very quietly. (b) Never practise before the show. (c) Act out a few actions, like knocking on a door.
38. 38.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Thank your listeners when you finish. (b) End with a clear, strong last line. (c) Forget the ending and stop suddenly.
39. 39.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Ask your listeners a question to involve them. (b) Speak as fast as you possibly can. (c) Stand still instead of swaying about.
40. 40.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Never practise before the show. (b) Practise telling the story before the show. (c) Speak as fast as you possibly can.

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