Storytelling Tips Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 22: Storytelling aloud · Set 853 · 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) Start before everyone is listening. (b) Rush the surprise so nobody notices it. (c) Pause so listeners can imagine the scene.
2. 2.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Talk to only one friend in the room. (b) Look at the floor the whole time. (c) Take a calm breath before you begin.
3. 3.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Whisper the whole story very quietly. (b) Use your face to show feelings. (c) Practise telling the story before the show.
4. 4.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Talk over anyone who asks a question. (b) Keep the events in the right order. (c) Keep your face blank, with no feelings.
5. 5.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Make the story three times too long. (b) Never pause, not even once. (c) Act out a few actions, like knocking on a door.
6. 6.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a huge giant? (a) a deep, booming voice (b) a soft, spooky whisper (c) a grand, royal voice
7. 7.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Smile during the happy parts. (b) Stand far away from your listeners. (c) Practise in front of a mirror.
8. 8.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a proud king? (a) a high, squeaky voice (b) a gruff, grumpy voice (c) a grand, royal voice
9. 9.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a grumpy old bear? (a) a fast, buzzing voice (b) a gruff, grumpy voice (c) a sly, sneaky voice
10. 10.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a buzzing bee? (a) a high, squeaky voice (b) a fast, buzzing voice (c) a soft, spooky whisper
11. 11.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Begin with a hook that grabs attention. (b) Forget the ending and stop suddenly. (c) Pause just before the big surprise.
12. 12.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Stop every few lines to ask for water. (b) Wait a moment after a funny line. (c) Mumble the most important words.
13. 13.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a sly fox? (a) a fast, buzzing voice (b) a sly, sneaky voice (c) a flat, beeping voice
14. 14.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Ask your listeners a question to involve them. (b) Turn your back to the listeners. (c) Speak with your hand over your mouth.
15. 15.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Talk to only one friend in the room. (b) Change your voice for each character. (c) Chew gum while you tell the story.
16. 16.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Pause just before the big surprise. (b) Speak up clearly at the most exciting part. (c) Shout every single word.
17. 17.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Mix up the order of events. (b) Point to where things happen as you describe them. (c) Show a picture or a prop if it helps.
18. 18.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Laugh during the sad parts. (b) Start with a long list of boring details. (c) Keep a calm, steady pace at the start.
19. 19.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Mix up the order of events. (b) Use your hands to show actions. (c) Keep your eyes on the clock the whole time.
20. 20.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Shout every single word. (b) Use your face to show feelings. (c) Giggle all through the scary parts.
21. 21.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Wait a moment after a funny line. (b) Swing from side to side all the time. (c) Keep a calm, steady pace at the start.
22. 22.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a wise old owl? (a) a soft, spooky whisper (b) a calm, wise voice (c) a fast, buzzing voice
23. 23.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Speak a little faster when the story gets exciting. (b) Speak slowly and clearly. (c) Skip the middle of the story.
24. 24.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Skip the middle of the story. (b) Fiddle with your hair the whole time. (c) Use a slow, gentle voice for a sad moment.
25. 25.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Show the size of the giant with your arms. (b) Talk over anyone who asks a question. (c) Stand tall and smile at the start.
26. 26.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Giggle all through the scary parts. (b) Speak slowly and clearly. (c) Look at the floor the whole time.
27. 27.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Lean in when you share a secret part. (b) Talk over anyone who asks a question. (c) Stop every few lines to ask for water.
28. 28.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Hide your face behind the book. (b) Stand still instead of swaying about. (c) Speak in a bored voice so it sounds dull.
29. 29.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Add sound effects like “whoosh” or “bang”. (b) Never practise before the show. (c) Wait a moment after a funny line.
30. 30.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a sleepy old tortoise? (a) a fast, buzzing voice (b) a slow, sleepy voice (c) a grand, royal voice
31. 31.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Pause just before the big surprise. (b) Rush the surprise so nobody notices it. (c) Turn the pages loudly and lose your place.
32. 32.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Tell it the way you would tell a good friend. (b) Take a calm breath before you begin. (c) Rush the surprise so nobody notices it.
33. 33.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a frightened rabbit? (a) a shaky, scared voice (b) a grand, royal voice (c) a high, squeaky voice
34. 34.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a crying baby elephant? (a) a high, squeaky voice (b) a calm, wise voice (c) a sad, sniffly voice
35. 35.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Hide your face behind the book. (b) Smile at your listeners at the end. (c) Practise in front of a mirror.
36. 36.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Read every word without ever looking up. (b) Swing from side to side all the time. (c) Add sound effects like “whoosh” or “bang”.
37. 37.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Mutter while looking at your shoes. (b) Practise telling the story before the show. (c) Shout every single word.
38. 38.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Forget the ending and stop suddenly. (b) Speak softly in a secret or spooky part. (c) Mumble so nobody can hear the words.
39. 39.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Talk to only one friend in the room. (b) Look around at different listeners, not just one. (c) Speak loudly enough for everyone to hear.
40. 40.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Say “umm” after every few words. (b) Look at your listeners as you speak. (c) Forget the names of your characters.

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