Storytelling Tips Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 22: Storytelling aloud · Set 769 · 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.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a tiny mouse? (a) a high, squeaky voice (b) a grand, royal voice (c) a slow, sleepy voice
2. 2.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Breathe slowly if you feel nervous. (b) Speak a little faster when the story gets exciting. (c) Shout every single word.
3. 3.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Rush the surprise so nobody notices it. (b) Speak loudly enough for everyone to hear. (c) Ask your listeners a question to involve them.
4. 4.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a frightened rabbit? (a) a high, squeaky voice (b) a shaky, scared voice (c) a quick, excited voice
5. 5.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Start before everyone is listening. (b) Ask your listeners a question to involve them. (c) Keep the events in the right order.
6. 6.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Speak in a bored voice so it sounds dull. (b) Giggle all through the scary parts. (c) Use your hands to show actions.
7. 7.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Say “umm” after every few words. (b) Read so slowly that everyone falls asleep. (c) Smile at your listeners at the end.
8. 8.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) End with a clear, strong last line. (b) Keep saying “and then, and then” every line. (c) Turn your back to the listeners.
9. 9.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a child on her birthday? (a) a quick, excited voice (b) a gruff, grumpy voice (c) a deep, booming voice
10. 10.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Read so slowly that everyone falls asleep. (b) Breathe slowly if you feel nervous. (c) Stop every few lines to ask for water.
11. 11.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Turn away whenever someone laughs. (b) Stress the important words. (c) Speak as fast as you possibly can.
12. 12.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Lean in when you share a secret part. (b) Whisper during the exciting chase. (c) Speak with your hand over your mouth.
13. 13.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Mutter while looking at your shoes. (b) Choose a story that suits your listeners. (c) Speak up clearly at the most exciting part.
14. 14.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Thank your listeners when you finish. (b) Choose a story that suits your listeners. (c) Read so slowly that everyone falls asleep.
15. 15.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Chew gum while you tell the story. (b) Speak with your hand over your mouth. (c) Stand where everyone can see you.
16. 16.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a sly fox? (a) a shaky, scared voice (b) a sly, sneaky voice (c) a quick, excited voice
17. 17.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Wait for everyone to be quiet before you start. (b) Keep saying “and then, and then” every line. (c) Stand tall and smile at the start.
18. 18.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Make the story three times too long. (b) Use your hands to show actions. (c) Keep the events in the right order.
19. 19.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Make eye contact with people around the room. (b) Speak up clearly at the most exciting part. (c) Turn your back to the listeners.
20. 20.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a buzzing bee? (a) a sly, sneaky voice (b) a fast, buzzing voice (c) a slow, sleepy voice
21. 21.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a proud king? (a) a flat, beeping voice (b) a grand, royal voice (c) a gruff, grumpy voice
22. 22.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Keep your face blank, with no feelings. (b) Point to where things happen as you describe them. (c) Mutter while looking at your shoes.
23. 23.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Stand still instead of swaying about. (b) Speak with your hand over your mouth. (c) Chew gum while you tell the story.
24. 24.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Fiddle with your hair the whole time. (b) Pause so listeners can imagine the scene. (c) Hide your face behind the book.
25. 25.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Speak with your hand over your mouth. (b) Tell the ending first and spoil the surprise. (c) Thank your listeners when you finish.
26. 26.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Talk to only one friend in the room. (b) Keep saying “and then, and then” every line. (c) Make eye contact with people around the room.
27. 27.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Skip the middle of the story. (b) Use the same voice for every character. (c) Take a calm breath before you begin.
28. 28.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Stand still instead of swaying about. (b) Use the same voice for every character. (c) Show a picture or a prop if it helps.
29. 29.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Choose a story that suits your listeners. (b) Rush through the ending to finish fast. (c) Look around at different listeners, not just one.
30. 30.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Mumble so nobody can hear the words. (b) Tell the ending first and spoil the surprise. (c) Let listeners join in with a fun repeated line.
31. 31.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Speak in a bored voice so it sounds dull. (b) Take a calm breath before you begin. (c) Show the size of the giant with your arms.
32. 32.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a crying baby elephant? (a) a sad, sniffly voice (b) a soft, spooky whisper (c) a shaky, scared voice
33. 33.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a friendly ghost? (a) a giggly, playful voice (b) a flat, beeping voice (c) a soft, spooky whisper
34. 34.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Smile during the happy parts. (b) Giggle all through the scary parts. (c) Ask your listeners a question to involve them.
35. 35.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a grumpy old bear? (a) a gruff, grumpy voice (b) a sly, sneaky voice (c) a giggly, playful voice
36. 36.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Turn away whenever someone laughs. (b) Wait a moment after a funny line. (c) Make eye contact with people around the room.
37. 37.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Mix up the order of events. (b) Know the beginning, middle and end well. (c) Stand still instead of swaying about.
38. 38.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Keep your story short enough for the time you have. (b) Turn away whenever someone laughs. (c) Forget the names of your characters.
39. 39.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Look at the floor the whole time. (b) Ask your listeners a question to involve them. (c) Giggle all through the scary parts.
40. 40.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Choose a story that suits your listeners. (b) Chew gum while you tell the story. (c) Keep your eyes on the clock the whole time.

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