Storytelling Tips Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 22: Storytelling aloud · Set 842 · 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) Laugh at the joke before you tell it. (b) Mix up the order of events. (c) Use your face to show feelings.
2. 2.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Turn the pages loudly and lose your place. (b) Turn away whenever someone laughs. (c) Look at your listeners as you speak.
3. 3.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a child on her birthday? (a) a soft, spooky whisper (b) a quick, excited voice (c) a flat, beeping voice
4. 4.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Speak a little faster when the story gets exciting. (b) Turn away whenever someone laughs. (c) Keep your eyes on the clock the whole time.
5. 5.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Hide your face behind the book. (b) Keep your eyes closed while you speak. (c) Wait a moment after a funny line.
6. 6.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Stare at the ceiling instead of the audience. (b) Stand still instead of swaying about. (c) Whisper the whole story very quietly.
7. 7.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Make eye contact with people around the room. (b) Hide your face behind the book. (c) Mutter while looking at your shoes.
8. 8.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Show a picture or a prop if it helps. (b) Turn your back to the listeners. (c) Look at the floor the whole time.
9. 9.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a sleepy old tortoise? (a) a soft, spooky whisper (b) a slow, sleepy voice (c) a deep, booming voice
10. 10.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Change your voice for each character. (b) Use a squeaky voice for a tiny mouse. (c) Chew gum while you tell the story.
11. 11.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Giggle all through the scary parts. (b) Whisper during the exciting chase. (c) Know the beginning, middle and end well.
12. 12.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Know the beginning, middle and end well. (b) Show the size of the giant with your arms. (c) Turn the pages loudly and lose your place.
13. 13.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a proud king? (a) a flat, beeping voice (b) a grand, royal voice (c) a deep, booming voice
14. 14.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Take a calm breath before you begin. (b) Wait for everyone to be quiet before you start. (c) Keep saying “and then, and then” every line.
15. 15.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Rush through the ending to finish fast. (b) Begin with a hook that grabs attention. (c) Turn the pages loudly and lose your place.
16. 16.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a robot? (a) a flat, beeping voice (b) a sly, sneaky voice (c) a slow, sleepy voice
17. 17.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Whisper the whole story very quietly. (b) Laugh at the joke before you tell it. (c) Speak loudly enough for everyone to hear.
18. 18.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Stand far away from your listeners. (b) Wait for everyone to be quiet before you start. (c) Use your hands to show actions.
19. 19.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Speak loudly enough for everyone to hear. (b) Tell it the way you would tell a good friend. (c) Look at the floor the whole time.
20. 20.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Speak slowly and clearly. (b) Swing from side to side all the time. (c) Let your voice rise and fall, not stay flat.
21. 21.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Turn away whenever someone laughs. (b) Practise in front of a mirror. (c) Giggle all through the scary parts.
22. 22.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Mutter while looking at your shoes. (b) Use a slow, gentle voice for a sad moment. (c) Laugh at the joke before you tell it.
23. 23.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a frightened rabbit? (a) a deep, booming voice (b) a fast, buzzing voice (c) a shaky, scared voice
24. 24.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Turn away whenever someone laughs. (b) Act out a few actions, like knocking on a door. (c) Rush the surprise so nobody notices it.
25. 25.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a wise old owl? (a) a calm, wise voice (b) a high, squeaky voice (c) a deep, booming voice
26. 26.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Fiddle with your hair the whole time. (b) Whisper during the exciting chase. (c) Stress the important words.
27. 27.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Speak slowly and clearly. (b) Use the same flat voice all the way through. (c) Keep your face blank, with no feelings.
28. 28.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a grumpy old bear? (a) a high, squeaky voice (b) a quick, excited voice (c) a gruff, grumpy voice
29. 29.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Chew gum while you tell the story. (b) Skip the middle of the story. (c) Stand where everyone can see you.
30. 30.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a friendly ghost? (a) a gruff, grumpy voice (b) a calm, wise voice (c) a soft, spooky whisper
31. 31.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a buzzing bee? (a) a slow, sleepy voice (b) a calm, wise voice (c) a fast, buzzing voice
32. 32.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Look at the floor the whole time. (b) Make the story three times too long. (c) Choose a story that suits your listeners.
33. 33.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Let your voice rise and fall, not stay flat. (b) Mumble so nobody can hear the words. (c) Chew gum while you tell the story.
34. 34.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Make eye contact with people around the room. (b) Speak as fast as you possibly can. (c) Speak up clearly at the most exciting part.
35. 35.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Whisper the whole story very quietly. (b) Stare at the ceiling instead of the audience. (c) Lean in when you share a secret part.
36. 36.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Slow down for the most important moment. (b) Forget the ending and stop suddenly. (c) Skip the middle of the story.
37. 37.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Point to where things happen as you describe them. (b) Choose a story that suits your listeners. (c) Turn your back to the listeners.
38. 38.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Chew gum while you tell the story. (b) Use a deep voice for a giant or a lion. (c) Make the story three times too long.
39. 39.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Use a soft voice to build suspense. (b) Forget the ending and stop suddenly. (c) Never practise before the show.
40. 40.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Read so slowly that everyone falls asleep. (b) Shout every single word. (c) Keep your story short enough for the time you have.

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