Storytelling Tips Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 22: Storytelling aloud · Set 818 · 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) Speak slowly and clearly. (b) Turn your back to the listeners. (c) Stand behind a table so no one can see you.
2. 2.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Keep a calm, steady pace at the start. (b) Choose a story that suits your listeners. (c) Whisper during the exciting chase.
3. 3.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a sly fox? (a) a grand, royal voice (b) a sly, sneaky voice (c) a calm, wise voice
4. 4.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Tell the story in your own words. (b) Speak in a bored voice so it sounds dull. (c) Keep a calm, steady pace at the start.
5. 5.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Whisper the whole story very quietly. (b) Smile during the happy parts. (c) Never pause, not even once.
6. 6.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Laugh at the joke before you tell it. (b) Stand still instead of swaying about. (c) Lean in when you share a secret part.
7. 7.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Speak up clearly at the most exciting part. (b) Point to where things happen as you describe them. (c) Hide your face behind the book.
8. 8.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Skip the middle of the story. (b) Make eye contact with people around the room. (c) Mix up the order of events.
9. 9.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Wait for everyone to be quiet before you start. (b) Start with a long list of boring details. (c) Choose a story that suits your listeners.
10. 10.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Make the story three times too long. (b) Act out a few actions, like knocking on a door. (c) Mix up the order of events.
11. 11.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Rush the surprise so nobody notices it. (b) Look at your listeners as you speak. (c) Change your voice for each character.
12. 12.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Never pause, not even once. (b) Tell the ending first and spoil the surprise. (c) End with a clear, strong last line.
13. 13.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a tiny mouse? (a) a high, squeaky voice (b) a quick, excited voice (c) a gruff, grumpy voice
14. 14.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Use a squeaky voice for a tiny mouse. (b) Giggle all through the scary parts. (c) Chew gum while you tell the story.
15. 15.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Forget the ending and stop suddenly. (b) Tell the story in your own words. (c) Keep your eyes on the clock the whole time.
16. 16.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Tell the ending first and spoil the surprise. (b) Start before everyone is listening. (c) Thank your listeners when you finish.
17. 17.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Forget the names of your characters. (b) Pause after you ask your listeners a question. (c) Look at the floor the whole time.
18. 18.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Keep your eyes on the clock the whole time. (b) Show the size of the giant with your arms. (c) Wave your arms about for no reason.
19. 19.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Speak with your hand over your mouth. (b) Fiddle with your hair the whole time. (c) Speak softly in a secret or spooky part.
20. 20.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Keep your story short enough for the time you have. (b) Hide your face behind the book. (c) Chew gum while you tell the story.
21. 21.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a friendly ghost? (a) a quick, excited voice (b) a sad, sniffly voice (c) a soft, spooky whisper
22. 22.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a crying baby elephant? (a) a grand, royal voice (b) a sad, sniffly voice (c) a quick, excited voice
23. 23.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Shout every single word. (b) Laugh during the sad parts. (c) Add sound effects like “whoosh” or “bang”.
24. 24.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a child on her birthday? (a) a high, squeaky voice (b) a flat, beeping voice (c) a quick, excited voice
25. 25.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Tell the story in your own words. (b) Stop in the middle to check a phone. (c) Use a squeaky voice for a tiny mouse.
26. 26.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Practise in front of a mirror. (b) Skip the middle of the story. (c) Speak with your hand over your mouth.
27. 27.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Giggle all through the scary parts. (b) Keep your face blank, with no feelings. (c) Use a deep voice for a giant or a lion.
28. 28.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a buzzing bee? (a) a soft, spooky whisper (b) a sly, sneaky voice (c) a fast, buzzing voice
29. 29.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Keep a calm, steady pace at the start. (b) Forget the ending and stop suddenly. (c) Giggle all through the scary parts.
30. 30.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Forget the names of your characters. (b) Look at your listeners as you speak. (c) Use a soft voice to build suspense.
31. 31.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a grumpy old bear? (a) a soft, spooky whisper (b) a gruff, grumpy voice (c) a flat, beeping voice
32. 32.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a huge giant? (a) a high, squeaky voice (b) a deep, booming voice (c) a flat, beeping voice
33. 33.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Show a picture or a prop if it helps. (b) Tell the ending first and spoil the surprise. (c) Hide your face behind the book.
34. 34.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Swing from side to side all the time. (b) Ask your listeners a question to involve them. (c) Wait for everyone to be quiet before you start.
35. 35.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Talk to only one friend in the room. (b) Make the story three times too long. (c) Speak loudly enough for everyone to hear.
36. 36.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Speak as fast as you possibly can. (b) Use your face to show feelings. (c) Chew gum while you tell the story.
37. 37.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a proud king? (a) a grand, royal voice (b) a sad, sniffly voice (c) a calm, wise voice
38. 38.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a wise old owl? (a) a gruff, grumpy voice (b) a high, squeaky voice (c) a calm, wise voice
39. 39.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a frightened rabbit? (a) a high, squeaky voice (b) a quick, excited voice (c) a shaky, scared voice
40. 40.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Wait for everyone to be quiet before you start. (b) Thank your listeners when you finish. (c) Chew gum while you tell the story.

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