Storytelling Tips Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 22: Storytelling aloud · Set 77 · 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) Ask your listeners a question to involve them. (c) Whisper during the exciting chase.
2. 2.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Chew gum while you tell the story. (b) Stand tall and smile at the start. (c) Smile during the happy parts.
3. 3.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Tell the story in your own words. (b) Pause so listeners can imagine the scene. (c) Use the same voice for every character.
4. 4.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a huge giant? (a) a deep, booming voice (b) a soft, spooky whisper (c) a giggly, playful voice
5. 5.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Thank your listeners when you finish. (b) Whisper the whole story very quietly. (c) Laugh during the sad parts.
6. 6.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Stop every few lines to ask for water. (b) Speak slowly and clearly. (c) Stand tall and smile at the start.
7. 7.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a proud king? (a) a grand, royal voice (b) a deep, booming voice (c) a flat, beeping voice
8. 8.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a friendly ghost? (a) a high, squeaky voice (b) a gruff, grumpy voice (c) a soft, spooky whisper
9. 9.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Mumble the most important words. (b) Keep your story short enough for the time you have. (c) End with a clear, strong last line.
10. 10.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Forget the names of your characters. (b) Point to where things happen as you describe them. (c) Stand far away from your listeners.
11. 11.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Forget the ending and stop suddenly. (b) Speak a little faster when the story gets exciting. (c) Speak up clearly at the most exciting part.
12. 12.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Tell it the way you would tell a good friend. (b) Laugh at the joke before you tell it. (c) Turn the pages loudly and lose your place.
13. 13.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a robot? (a) a flat, beeping voice (b) a high, squeaky voice (c) a gruff, grumpy voice
14. 14.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Answer your phone in the middle of the story. (b) Keep your eyes closed while you speak. (c) Speak slowly and clearly.
15. 15.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Speak a little faster when the story gets exciting. (b) Turn your back to the listeners. (c) Turn the pages loudly and lose your place.
16. 16.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a tiny mouse? (a) a soft, spooky whisper (b) a high, squeaky voice (c) a flat, beeping voice
17. 17.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a buzzing bee? (a) a deep, booming voice (b) a calm, wise voice (c) a fast, buzzing voice
18. 18.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Stand still instead of swaying about. (b) Never practise before the show. (c) Use your face to show feelings.
19. 19.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Rush through the ending to finish fast. (b) Know the beginning, middle and end well. (c) Talk over anyone who asks a question.
20. 20.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a child on her birthday? (a) a slow, sleepy voice (b) a quick, excited voice (c) a calm, wise voice
21. 21.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Turn away whenever someone laughs. (b) Wait for everyone to be quiet before you start. (c) Smile during the happy parts.
22. 22.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a frightened rabbit? (a) a soft, spooky whisper (b) a high, squeaky voice (c) a shaky, scared voice
23. 23.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Fiddle with your hair the whole time. (b) Keep your story short enough for the time you have. (c) Forget the ending and stop suddenly.
24. 24.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Chew gum while you tell the story. (b) Talk over anyone who asks a question. (c) Act out a few actions, like knocking on a door.
25. 25.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Keep your face blank, with no feelings. (b) Use the same voice for every character. (c) Practise in front of a mirror.
26. 26.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Chew gum while you tell the story. (b) Use your hands to show actions. (c) Hide your face behind the book.
27. 27.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Say “umm” after every few words. (b) Turn the pages loudly and lose your place. (c) Keep the events in the right order.
28. 28.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Whisper during the exciting chase. (b) Pause after you ask your listeners a question. (c) Add sound effects like “whoosh” or “bang”.
29. 29.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Use a squeaky voice for a tiny mouse. (b) Pause just before the big surprise. (c) Wave your arms about for no reason.
30. 30.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Speak loudly enough for everyone to hear. (b) Skip the middle of the story. (c) Answer your phone in the middle of the story.
31. 31.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Know the beginning, middle and end well. (b) Use your face to show feelings. (c) Look at the floor the whole time.
32. 32.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Add sound effects like “whoosh” or “bang”. (b) Start with a long list of boring details. (c) Practise telling the story before the show.
33. 33.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Keep your story short enough for the time you have. (b) Mix up the order of events. (c) Point to where things happen as you describe them.
34. 34.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a sly fox? (a) a sad, sniffly voice (b) a flat, beeping voice (c) a sly, sneaky voice
35. 35.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Add sound effects like “whoosh” or “bang”. (b) Change your voice for each character. (c) Say “umm” after every few words.
36. 36.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Pause just before the big surprise. (b) Tell the ending first and spoil the surprise. (c) Wait a moment after a funny line.
37. 37.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Smile at your listeners at the end. (b) Rush the surprise so nobody notices it. (c) Stand still instead of swaying about.
38. 38.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Turn your back to the listeners. (b) Chew gum while you tell the story. (c) Change your voice for each character.
39. 39.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Keep a calm, steady pace at the start. (b) Rush the surprise so nobody notices it. (c) Talk to only one friend in the room.
40. 40.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Speak in a bored voice so it sounds dull. (b) Tell the story in your own words. (c) Use your hands to show actions.

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