Storytelling Tips Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 22: Storytelling aloud · Set 852 · 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) Pause so listeners can imagine the scene. (b) Giggle all through the scary parts. (c) Shout every single word.
2. 2.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) Stand where everyone can see you.
3. 3.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Never practise before the show. (b) Take a calm breath before you begin. (c) Use a squeaky voice for a tiny mouse.
4. 4.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Turn the pages loudly and lose your place. (b) Wait for everyone to be quiet before you start. (c) Lean in when you share a secret part.
5. 5.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a huge giant? (a) a deep, booming voice (b) a calm, wise voice (c) a fast, buzzing voice
6. 6.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Use your face to show feelings. (b) Wait a moment after a funny line. (c) Tell the ending first and spoil the surprise.
7. 7.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a robot? (a) a sad, sniffly voice (b) a slow, sleepy voice (c) a flat, beeping voice
8. 8.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Show a picture or a prop if it helps. (b) Use the same voice for every character. (c) Add sound effects like “whoosh” or “bang”.
9. 9.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Mutter while looking at your shoes. (b) Look at your listeners as you speak. (c) Add sound effects like “whoosh” or “bang”.
10. 10.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Make the story three times too long. (b) Talk to only one friend in the room. (c) Stand tall and smile at the start.
11. 11.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Keep the events in the right order. (b) Turn your back to the listeners. (c) Rush through the ending to finish fast.
12. 12.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Turn away whenever someone laughs. (b) Giggle all through the scary parts. (c) Use your face to show feelings.
13. 13.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Skip the middle of the story. (b) Show a picture or a prop if it helps. (c) Use the same voice for every character.
14. 14.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Act out a few actions, like knocking on a door. (b) Stand far away from your listeners. (c) Use your face to show feelings.
15. 15.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a grumpy old bear? (a) a sly, sneaky voice (b) a gruff, grumpy voice (c) a soft, spooky whisper
16. 16.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Look at your listeners as you speak. (b) Practise in front of a mirror. (c) Chew gum while you tell the story.
17. 17.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Breathe slowly if you feel nervous. (b) Speak as fast as you possibly can. (c) Practise telling the story before the show.
18. 18.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a friendly ghost? (a) a high, squeaky voice (b) a giggly, playful voice (c) a soft, spooky whisper
19. 19.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Keep your face blank, with no feelings. (b) Tell the story in your own words. (c) Mix up the order of events.
20. 20.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Speak as fast as you possibly can. (b) Whisper the whole story very quietly. (c) Keep your story short enough for the time you have.
21. 21.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a giggling monkey? (a) a flat, beeping voice (b) a giggly, playful voice (c) a slow, sleepy voice
22. 22.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Stand tall and smile at the start. (b) Stand where everyone can see you. (c) Laugh during the sad parts.
23. 23.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a child on her birthday? (a) a slow, sleepy voice (b) a quick, excited voice (c) a calm, wise voice
24. 24.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Stress the important words. (b) Hide your face behind the book. (c) Practise telling the story before the show.
25. 25.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a buzzing bee? (a) a gruff, grumpy voice (b) a fast, buzzing voice (c) a sad, sniffly voice
26. 26.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Hide your face behind the book. (b) Whisper during the exciting chase. (c) Use a deep voice for a giant or a lion.
27. 27.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Speak in a bored voice so it sounds dull. (b) Speak loudly enough for everyone to hear. (c) Let your voice rise and fall, not stay flat.
28. 28.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Stand far away from your listeners. (b) Whisper the whole story very quietly. (c) Wait a moment after a funny line.
29. 29.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Fiddle with your hair the whole time. (b) End with a clear, strong last line. (c) Pause so listeners can imagine the scene.
30. 30.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Skip the middle of the story. (b) Keep the events in the right order. (c) Practise telling the story before the show.
31. 31.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Keep your eyes closed while you speak. (b) Talk over anyone who asks a question. (c) Choose a story that suits your listeners.
32. 32.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Whisper during the exciting chase. (b) Giggle all through the scary parts. (c) Make eye contact with people around the room.
33. 33.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Stand still instead of swaying about. (b) Make the story three times too long. (c) Take a calm breath before you begin.
34. 34.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Take a calm breath before you begin. (b) Mumble so nobody can hear the words. (c) Wave your arms about for no reason.
35. 35.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Mumble so nobody can hear the words. (b) Whisper during the exciting chase. (c) Look at your listeners as you speak.
36. 36.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Let listeners join in with a fun repeated line. (b) Keep your eyes closed while you speak. (c) Rush through the ending to finish fast.
37. 37.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Turn the pages loudly and lose your place. (b) Change your voice for each character. (c) Rush the surprise so nobody notices it.
38. 38.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Whisper during the exciting chase. (b) Thank your listeners when you finish. (c) Practise telling the story before the show.
39. 39.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a sly fox? (a) a flat, beeping voice (b) a sly, sneaky voice (c) a shaky, scared voice
40. 40.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a proud king? (a) a grand, royal voice (b) a quick, excited voice (c) a flat, beeping voice

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