Storytelling Tips Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 22: Storytelling aloud · Set 859 · 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) Giggle all through the scary parts. (b) Speak slowly and clearly. (c) Shout every single word.
2. 2.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Never practise before the show. (b) Mumble so nobody can hear the words. (c) Speak softly in a secret or spooky part.
3. 3.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a sleepy old tortoise? (a) a giggly, playful voice (b) a fast, buzzing voice (c) a slow, sleepy voice
4. 4.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a child on her birthday? (a) a quick, excited voice (b) a grand, royal voice (c) a fast, buzzing voice
5. 5.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Whisper the whole story very quietly. (b) End with a clear, strong last line. (c) Keep your face blank, with no feelings.
6. 6.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a buzzing bee? (a) a gruff, grumpy voice (b) a slow, sleepy voice (c) a fast, buzzing voice
7. 7.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a crying baby elephant? (a) a sad, sniffly voice (b) a shaky, scared voice (c) a calm, wise voice
8. 8.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a frightened rabbit? (a) a shaky, scared voice (b) a high, squeaky voice (c) a deep, booming voice
9. 9.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Talk over anyone who asks a question. (b) Stand where everyone can see you. (c) Keep your eyes closed while you speak.
10. 10.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a grumpy old bear? (a) a deep, booming voice (b) a grand, royal voice (c) a gruff, grumpy voice
11. 11.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Stop every few lines to ask for water. (b) Speak as fast as you possibly can. (c) Change your voice for each character.
12. 12.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Pause just before the big surprise. (b) Start before everyone is listening. (c) Wait for everyone to be quiet before you start.
13. 13.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Mix up the order of events. (b) Stand still instead of swaying about. (c) Show a picture or a prop if it helps.
14. 14.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a tiny mouse? (a) a giggly, playful voice (b) a high, squeaky voice (c) a quick, excited voice
15. 15.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Point to where things happen as you describe them. (b) Look at your listeners as you speak. (c) Laugh at the joke before you tell it.
16. 16.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Breathe slowly if you feel nervous. (b) Giggle all through the scary parts. (c) Look around at different listeners, not just one.
17. 17.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Show a picture or a prop if it helps. (b) Speak up clearly at the most exciting part. (c) Whisper during the exciting chase.
18. 18.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a wise old owl? (a) a flat, beeping voice (b) a calm, wise voice (c) a fast, buzzing voice
19. 19.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Keep the events in the right order. (b) Speak as fast as you possibly can. (c) Tell the ending first and spoil the surprise.
20. 20.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Talk to only one friend in the room. (b) Speak slowly and clearly. (c) Pause just before the big surprise.
21. 21.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Thank your listeners when you finish. (b) Start with a long list of boring details. (c) Start before everyone is listening.
22. 22.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a sly fox? (a) a slow, sleepy voice (b) a sly, sneaky voice (c) a deep, booming voice
23. 23.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Look at your listeners as you speak. (b) Let listeners join in with a fun repeated line. (c) Keep your face blank, with no feelings.
24. 24.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a huge giant? (a) a deep, booming voice (b) a calm, wise voice (c) a shaky, scared voice
25. 25.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Speak up clearly at the most exciting part. (b) Mumble the most important words. (c) Smile at your listeners at the end.
26. 26.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Use a slow, gentle voice for a sad moment. (b) Skip the middle of the story. (c) Show the size of the giant with your arms.
27. 27.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a giggling monkey? (a) a giggly, playful voice (b) a fast, buzzing voice (c) a deep, booming voice
28. 28.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Smile at your listeners at the end. (b) Keep saying “and then, and then” every line. (c) Pause so listeners can imagine the scene.
29. 29.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Wait a moment after a funny line. (b) Rush through the ending to finish fast. (c) Slow down for the most important moment.
30. 30.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Wait a moment after a funny line. (b) Smile during the happy parts. (c) Chew gum while you tell the story.
31. 31.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Wait a moment after a funny line. (b) Fiddle with your hair the whole time. (c) Pause just before the big surprise.
32. 32.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Rush through the ending to finish fast. (b) Use the same voice for every character. (c) Use a soft voice to build suspense.
33. 33.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Forget the ending and stop suddenly. (b) Tell it the way you would tell a good friend. (c) Swing from side to side all the time.
34. 34.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Speak with your hand over your mouth. (b) Speak up clearly at the most exciting part. (c) Point to where things happen as you describe them.
35. 35.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Breathe slowly if you feel nervous. (b) Let your voice rise and fall, not stay flat. (c) Rush the surprise so nobody notices it.
36. 36.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Shout every single word. (b) Make the story three times too long. (c) Pause so listeners can imagine the scene.
37. 37.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Thank your listeners when you finish. (b) Take a calm breath before you begin. (c) Stop every few lines to ask for water.
38. 38.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Turn the pages loudly and lose your place. (b) Look at your listeners as you speak. (c) Stand behind a table so no one can see you.
39. 39.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Pause after you ask your listeners a question. (b) Keep a calm, steady pace at the start. (c) Keep your eyes on the clock the whole time.
40. 40.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Begin with a hook that grabs attention. (b) Keep your face blank, with no feelings. (c) Turn away whenever someone laughs.

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