Storytelling Tips Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 22: Storytelling aloud · Set 834 · 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 a little faster when the story gets exciting. (b) Shout every single word. (c) Stand behind a table so no one can see you.
2. 2.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Forget the ending and stop suddenly. (b) Wait a moment after a funny line. (c) Look at the floor the whole time.
3. 3.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Mix up the order of events. (b) Stand behind a table so no one can see you. (c) Speak softly in a secret or spooky part.
4. 4.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Never practise before the show. (b) Rush through the ending to finish fast. (c) Stand where everyone can see you.
5. 5.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Make the story three times too long. (b) Speak with your hand over your mouth. (c) Slow down for the most important moment.
6. 6.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a grumpy old bear? (a) a sad, sniffly voice (b) a gruff, grumpy voice (c) a sly, sneaky voice
7. 7.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a proud king? (a) a high, squeaky voice (b) a shaky, scared voice (c) a grand, royal voice
8. 8.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Speak up clearly at the most exciting part. (b) Act out a few actions, like knocking on a door. (c) Talk to only one friend in the room.
9. 9.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Use your hands to show actions. (b) Fiddle with your hair the whole time. (c) Stand far away from your listeners.
10. 10.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Tell it the way you would tell a good friend. (b) Mix up the order of events. (c) Speak as fast as you possibly can.
11. 11.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Make eye contact with people around the room. (b) Ask your listeners a question to involve them. (c) Chew gum while you tell the story.
12. 12.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Mix up the order of events. (b) Practise in front of a mirror. (c) Turn away whenever someone laughs.
13. 13.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a tiny mouse? (a) a shaky, scared voice (b) a flat, beeping voice (c) a high, squeaky voice
14. 14.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Forget the names of your characters. (b) Keep the events in the right order. (c) Breathe slowly if you feel nervous.
15. 15.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Stand tall and smile at the start. (b) Speak a little faster when the story gets exciting. (c) Swing from side to side all the time.
16. 16.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a friendly ghost? (a) a deep, booming voice (b) a soft, spooky whisper (c) a shaky, scared voice
17. 17.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Talk over anyone who asks a question. (b) Speak slowly and clearly. (c) Talk to only one friend in the room.
18. 18.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Start before everyone is listening. (b) Wait for everyone to be quiet before you start. (c) Speak slowly and clearly.
19. 19.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Keep your face blank, with no feelings. (b) Pause after you ask your listeners a question. (c) Rush the surprise so nobody notices it.
20. 20.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Mumble so nobody can hear the words. (b) Stress the important words. (c) Rush through the ending to finish fast.
21. 21.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Speak a little faster when the story gets exciting. (b) Speak as fast as you possibly can. (c) Look at your listeners as you speak.
22. 22.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a child on her birthday? (a) a quick, excited voice (b) a sad, sniffly voice (c) a soft, spooky whisper
23. 23.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a frightened rabbit? (a) a fast, buzzing voice (b) a shaky, scared voice (c) a high, squeaky voice
24. 24.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a buzzing bee? (a) a sad, sniffly voice (b) a quick, excited voice (c) a fast, buzzing voice
25. 25.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Use a slow, gentle voice for a sad moment. (b) Pause just before the big surprise. (c) Mumble the most important words.
26. 26.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Whisper the whole story very quietly. (b) Use your hands to show actions. (c) Stand still instead of swaying about.
27. 27.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a crying baby elephant? (a) a slow, sleepy voice (b) a grand, royal voice (c) a sad, sniffly voice
28. 28.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Smile during the happy parts. (b) Tell it the way you would tell a good friend. (c) Answer your phone in the middle of the story.
29. 29.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Forget the ending and stop suddenly. (b) Read every word without ever looking up. (c) Look at your listeners as you speak.
30. 30.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Start with a long list of boring details. (b) Smile during the happy parts. (c) Show a picture or a prop if it helps.
31. 31.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Let your voice rise and fall, not stay flat. (b) Laugh at the joke before you tell it. (c) Read every word without ever looking up.
32. 32.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a sly fox? (a) a shaky, scared voice (b) a gruff, grumpy voice (c) a sly, sneaky voice
33. 33.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Hide your face behind the book. (b) Tell the story in your own words. (c) Speak as fast as you possibly can.
34. 34.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Smile at your listeners at the end. (b) End with a clear, strong last line. (c) Wave your arms about for no reason.
35. 35.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a huge giant? (a) a sly, sneaky voice (b) a deep, booming voice (c) a soft, spooky whisper
36. 36.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a wise old owl? (a) a sly, sneaky voice (b) a calm, wise voice (c) a shaky, scared voice
37. 37.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Laugh at the joke before you tell it. (b) Speak with your hand over your mouth. (c) Thank your listeners when you finish.
38. 38.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Mix up the order of events. (b) Turn away whenever someone laughs. (c) Practise telling the story before the show.
39. 39.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Laugh during the sad parts. (b) Use a deep voice for a giant or a lion. (c) Change your voice for each character.
40. 40.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Tell the ending first and spoil the surprise. (b) Stop every few lines to ask for water. (c) Take a calm breath before you begin.

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