Storytelling Tips Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 22: Storytelling aloud · Set 844 · 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 loudly enough for everyone to hear. (b) Use the same flat voice all the way through. (c) Turn away whenever someone laughs.
2. 2.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a robot? (a) a gruff, grumpy voice (b) a soft, spooky whisper (c) a flat, beeping voice
3. 3.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Hide your face behind the book. (b) Pause just before the big surprise. (c) Stand behind a table so no one can see you.
4. 4.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Thank your listeners when you finish. (b) Ask your listeners a question to involve them. (c) Mumble so nobody can hear the words.
5. 5.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Speak softly in a secret or spooky part. (b) Stand far away from your listeners. (c) Pause just before the big surprise.
6. 6.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
7. 7.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Speak with your hand over your mouth. (b) Smile at your listeners at the end. (c) Use the same voice for every character.
8. 8.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a sly fox? (a) a deep, booming voice (b) a sly, sneaky voice (c) a quick, excited voice
9. 9.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Use your hands to show actions. (b) Never practise before the show. (c) Mix up the order of events.
10. 10.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Stop in the middle to check a phone. (b) Speak loudly enough for everyone to hear. (c) Practise in front of a mirror.
11. 11.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a crying baby elephant? (a) a sad, sniffly voice (b) a flat, beeping voice (c) a slow, sleepy voice
12. 12.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Keep the events in the right order. (b) Look around at different listeners, not just one. (c) Speak with your hand over your mouth.
13. 13.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a tiny mouse? (a) a flat, beeping voice (b) a sad, sniffly voice (c) a high, squeaky voice
14. 14.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Never pause, not even once. (b) Stand tall and smile at the start. (c) Thank your listeners when you finish.
15. 15.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Giggle all through the scary parts. (b) Keep saying “and then, and then” every line. (c) Speak a little faster when the story gets exciting.
16. 16.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Wait for everyone to be quiet before you start. (b) Smile at your listeners at the end. (c) Mix up the order of events.
17. 17.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Speak slowly and clearly. (b) Speak a little faster when the story gets exciting. (c) Answer your phone in the middle of the story.
18. 18.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a giggling monkey? (a) a giggly, playful voice (b) a high, squeaky voice (c) a deep, booming voice
19. 19.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Speak softly in a secret or spooky part. (b) Use a soft voice to build suspense. (c) Chew gum while you tell the story.
20. 20.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Pause just before the big surprise. (b) Use a squeaky voice for a tiny mouse. (c) Hide your face behind the book.
21. 21.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a sleepy old tortoise? (a) a quick, excited voice (b) a grand, royal voice (c) a slow, sleepy voice
22. 22.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Chew gum while you tell the story. (b) Use a slow, gentle voice for a sad moment. (c) Talk to only one friend in the room.
23. 23.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Mumble so nobody can hear the words. (b) Make eye contact with people around the room. (c) Rush the surprise so nobody notices it.
24. 24.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Talk to only one friend in the room. (b) Mumble the most important words. (c) Smile during the happy parts.
25. 25.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Speak softly in a secret or spooky part. (b) Point to where things happen as you describe them. (c) Keep your face blank, with no feelings.
26. 26.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a friendly ghost? (a) a fast, buzzing voice (b) a giggly, playful voice (c) a soft, spooky whisper
27. 27.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Wave your arms about for no reason. (b) Point to where things happen as you describe them. (c) Shout every single word.
28. 28.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Mutter while looking at your shoes. (b) Look at your listeners as you speak. (c) Practise in front of a mirror.
29. 29.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Giggle all through the scary parts. (b) Use the same flat voice all the way through. (c) Pause so listeners can imagine the scene.
30. 30.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Read every word without ever looking up. (b) Use your hands to show actions. (c) Stand still instead of swaying about.
31. 31.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a huge giant? (a) a deep, booming voice (b) a sly, sneaky voice (c) a high, squeaky voice
32. 32.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Giggle all through the scary parts. (b) Use your face to show feelings. (c) Stop in the middle to check a phone.
33. 33.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Turn your back to the listeners. (b) Look around at different listeners, not just one. (c) Turn away whenever someone laughs.
34. 34.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a frightened rabbit? (a) a shaky, scared voice (b) a sly, sneaky voice (c) a giggly, playful voice
35. 35.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a grumpy old bear? (a) a sly, sneaky voice (b) a sad, sniffly voice (c) a gruff, grumpy voice
36. 36.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Wave your arms about for no reason. (b) Keep the events in the right order. (c) Hide your face behind the book.
37. 37.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Swing from side to side all the time. (b) Say “umm” after every few words. (c) Tell the story in your own words.
38. 38.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Breathe slowly if you feel nervous. (b) Read every word without ever looking up. (c) Stand behind a table so no one can see you.
39. 39.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Mumble the most important words. (b) Keep the events in the right order. (c) Smile during the happy parts.
40. 40.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Mumble the most important words. (b) Chew gum while you tell the story. (c) Stress the important words.

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