Storytelling Tips Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 22: Storytelling aloud · Set 832 · 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 NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Speak slowly and clearly. (b) Turn your back to the listeners. (c) Show a picture or a prop if it helps.
2. 2.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Keep a calm, steady pace at the start. (b) Stress the important words. (c) Mutter while looking at your shoes.
3. 3.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Chew gum while you tell the story. (b) Let listeners join in with a fun repeated line. (c) Stand still instead of swaying about.
4. 4.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Act out a few actions, like knocking on a door. (b) Show a picture or a prop if it helps. (c) Whisper during the exciting chase.
5. 5.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Skip the middle of the story. (b) Stand still instead of swaying about. (c) Smile during the happy parts.
6. 6.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Speak a little faster when the story gets exciting. (b) Stop every few lines to ask for water. (c) Turn away whenever someone laughs.
7. 7.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Wait for everyone to be quiet before you start. (b) Never pause, not even once. (c) Start before everyone is listening.
8. 8.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Swing from side to side all the time. (b) Start with a long list of boring details. (c) Pause after you ask your listeners a question.
9. 9.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a frightened rabbit? (a) a slow, sleepy voice (b) a high, squeaky voice (c) a shaky, scared voice
10. 10.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a child on her birthday? (a) a calm, wise voice (b) a high, squeaky voice (c) a quick, excited voice
11. 11.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Stare at the ceiling instead of the audience. (b) Lean in when you share a secret part. (c) Speak slowly and clearly.
12. 12.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Show the size of the giant with your arms. (b) Make the story three times too long. (c) Wave your arms about for no reason.
13. 13.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Slow down for the most important moment. (b) Mix up the order of events. (c) Point to where things happen as you describe them.
14. 14.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Act out a few actions, like knocking on a door. (b) Shout every single word. (c) Start with a long list of boring details.
15. 15.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a crying baby elephant? (a) a high, squeaky voice (b) a sad, sniffly voice (c) a shaky, scared voice
16. 16.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Talk over anyone who asks a question. (b) Use your face to show feelings. (c) Forget the names of your characters.
17. 17.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Stop every few lines to ask for water. (b) Slow down for the most important moment. (c) Read so slowly that everyone falls asleep.
18. 18.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Make the story three times too long. (b) Keep your story short enough for the time you have. (c) Start with a long list of boring details.
19. 19.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Wait a moment after a funny line. (b) Read so slowly that everyone falls asleep. (c) Wait for everyone to be quiet before you start.
20. 20.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a robot? (a) a high, squeaky voice (b) a flat, beeping voice (c) a shaky, scared voice
21. 21.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Use the same voice for every character. (b) Use the same flat voice all the way through. (c) Stress the important words.
22. 22.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a giggling monkey? (a) a giggly, playful voice (b) a high, squeaky voice (c) a grand, royal voice
23. 23.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Stop every few lines to ask for water. (b) Tell it the way you would tell a good friend. (c) Use your face to show feelings.
24. 24.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Smile during the happy parts. (b) Stand still instead of swaying about. (c) Giggle all through the scary parts.
25. 25.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Let your voice rise and fall, not stay flat. (b) Speak up clearly at the most exciting part. (c) Forget the names of your characters.
26. 26.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Stand where everyone can see you. (b) Use a squeaky voice for a tiny mouse. (c) Keep your eyes closed while you speak.
27. 27.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a buzzing bee? (a) a fast, buzzing voice (b) a deep, booming voice (c) a sly, sneaky voice
28. 28.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Rush through the ending to finish fast. (b) Start with a long list of boring details. (c) Add sound effects like “whoosh” or “bang”.
29. 29.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a sleepy old tortoise? (a) a slow, sleepy voice (b) a soft, spooky whisper (c) a gruff, grumpy voice
30. 30.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Start with a long list of boring details. (b) Chew gum while you tell the story. (c) Stand tall and smile at the start.
31. 31.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Read every word without ever looking up. (b) Let your voice rise and fall, not stay flat. (c) Use your hands to show actions.
32. 32.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Forget the ending and stop suddenly. (b) Stand still instead of swaying about. (c) Never practise before the show.
33. 33.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a huge giant? (a) a deep, booming voice (b) a fast, buzzing voice (c) a slow, sleepy voice
34. 34.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Keep your eyes on the clock the whole time. (b) Choose a story that suits your listeners. (c) Speak a little faster when the story gets exciting.
35. 35.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Forget the ending and stop suddenly. (b) Hide your face behind the book. (c) Tell the story in your own words.
36. 36.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a sly fox? (a) a sly, sneaky voice (b) a quick, excited voice (c) a sad, sniffly voice
37. 37.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Speak a little faster when the story gets exciting. (b) Take a calm breath before you begin. (c) Whisper the whole story very quietly.
38. 38.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a tiny mouse? (a) a high, squeaky voice (b) a sad, sniffly voice (c) a soft, spooky whisper
39. 39.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Thank your listeners when you finish. (b) Talk to only one friend in the room. (c) Take a calm breath before you begin.
40. 40.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Make the story three times too long. (b) Swing from side to side all the time. (c) Keep the events in the right order.

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