Storytelling Tips Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 22: Storytelling aloud · Set 840 · 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) Breathe slowly if you feel nervous. (b) Forget the names of your characters. (c) Hide your face behind the book.
2. 2.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Turn your back to the listeners. (b) Use a squeaky voice for a tiny mouse. (c) Keep your eyes closed while you speak.
3. 3.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Pause after you ask your listeners a question. (b) Mutter while looking at your shoes. (c) Start before everyone is listening.
4. 4.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Rush through the ending to finish fast. (b) Keep your face blank, with no feelings. (c) Look at your listeners as you speak.
5. 5.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Stand still instead of swaying about. (b) Speak in a bored voice so it sounds dull. (c) Whisper during the exciting chase.
6. 6.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Choose a story that suits your listeners. (b) Keep your eyes on the clock the whole time. (c) Begin with a hook that grabs attention.
7. 7.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Smile at your listeners at the end. (b) Never pause, not even once. (c) Whisper the whole story very quietly.
8. 8.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a proud king? (a) a flat, beeping voice (b) a gruff, grumpy voice (c) a grand, royal voice
9. 9.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Wait for everyone to be quiet before you start. (b) Never practise before the show. (c) Pause just before the big surprise.
10. 10.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Keep your eyes on the clock the whole time. (b) Talk over anyone who asks a question. (c) Show a picture or a prop if it helps.
11. 11.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Hide your face behind the book. (b) Speak softly in a secret or spooky part. (c) Use your face to show feelings.
12. 12.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a tiny mouse? (a) a fast, buzzing voice (b) a soft, spooky whisper (c) a high, squeaky voice
13. 13.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Mumble so nobody can hear the words. (b) Change your voice for each character. (c) Act out a few actions, like knocking on a door.
14. 14.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) End with a clear, strong last line. (b) Talk over anyone who asks a question. (c) Mumble so nobody can hear the words.
15. 15.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Add sound effects like “whoosh” or “bang”. (b) Use a deep voice for a giant or a lion. (c) Use the same flat voice all the way through.
16. 16.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Say “umm” after every few words. (b) Smile during the happy parts. (c) Look at the floor the whole time.
17. 17.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a sly fox? (a) a giggly, playful voice (b) a flat, beeping voice (c) a sly, sneaky voice
18. 18.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Show the size of the giant with your arms. (b) Use a soft voice to build suspense. (c) Mix up the order of events.
19. 19.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Never pause, not even once. (b) Look around at different listeners, not just one. (c) Turn your back to the listeners.
20. 20.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a grumpy old bear? (a) a sly, sneaky voice (b) a soft, spooky whisper (c) a gruff, grumpy voice
21. 21.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Laugh during the sad parts. (b) Point to where things happen as you describe them. (c) Look around at different listeners, not just one.
22. 22.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Turn your back to the listeners. (b) Pause so listeners can imagine the scene. (c) Start with a long list of boring details.
23. 23.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Stand still instead of swaying about. (b) Pause so listeners can imagine the scene. (c) Talk over anyone who asks a question.
24. 24.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Let listeners join in with a fun repeated line. (b) Tell the ending first and spoil the surprise. (c) Keep your eyes on the clock the whole time.
25. 25.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a child on her birthday? (a) a soft, spooky whisper (b) a flat, beeping voice (c) a quick, excited voice
26. 26.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a giggling monkey? (a) a sly, sneaky voice (b) a giggly, playful voice (c) a soft, spooky whisper
27. 27.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Make the story three times too long. (b) Keep a calm, steady pace at the start. (c) Rush through the ending to finish fast.
28. 28.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Pause just before the big surprise. (b) Use a squeaky voice for a tiny mouse. (c) Shout every single word.
29. 29.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a friendly ghost? (a) a grand, royal voice (b) a flat, beeping voice (c) a soft, spooky whisper
30. 30.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Start before everyone is listening. (b) Turn the pages loudly and lose your place. (c) Stand tall and smile at the start.
31. 31.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Keep a calm, steady pace at the start. (b) Keep your face blank, with no feelings. (c) Use a squeaky voice for a tiny mouse.
32. 32.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Say “umm” after every few words. (b) Slow down for the most important moment. (c) Keep a calm, steady pace at the start.
33. 33.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a wise old owl? (a) a gruff, grumpy voice (b) a calm, wise voice (c) a quick, excited voice
34. 34.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Talk over anyone who asks a question. (b) Point to where things happen as you describe them. (c) Start with a long list of boring details.
35. 35.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Keep the events in the right order. (b) Stop every few lines to ask for water. (c) Use the same flat voice all the way through.
36. 36.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Read every word without ever looking up. (b) Speak a little faster when the story gets exciting. (c) Answer your phone in the middle of the story.
37. 37.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Wait for everyone to be quiet before you start. (b) Stare at the ceiling instead of the audience. (c) Change your voice for each character.
38. 38.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Speak loudly enough for everyone to hear. (b) Mumble the most important words. (c) Forget the ending and stop suddenly.
39. 39.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a robot? (a) a deep, booming voice (b) a flat, beeping voice (c) a high, squeaky voice
40. 40.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Wave your arms about for no reason. (b) Add sound effects like “whoosh” or “bang”. (c) Hide your face behind the book.

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