Storytelling Tips Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 22: Storytelling aloud · Set 863 · 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) Ask your listeners a question to involve them. (b) Turn the pages loudly and lose your place. (c) Start with a long list of boring details.
2. 2.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Speak as fast as you possibly can. (b) Stress the important words. (c) Keep your eyes on the clock the whole time.
3. 3.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a giggling monkey? (a) a fast, buzzing voice (b) a calm, wise voice (c) a giggly, playful voice
4. 4.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a robot? (a) a grand, royal voice (b) a slow, sleepy voice (c) a flat, beeping voice
5. 5.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Keep your story short enough for the time you have. (b) Stand far away from your listeners. (c) Take a calm breath before you begin.
6. 6.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Laugh at the joke before you tell it. (b) Keep your eyes closed while you speak. (c) Choose a story that suits your listeners.
7. 7.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a tiny mouse? (a) a sly, sneaky voice (b) a grand, royal voice (c) a high, squeaky voice
8. 8.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) End with a clear, strong last line. (b) Turn away whenever someone laughs. (c) Use the same flat voice all the way through.
9. 9.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Skip the middle of the story. (b) Stand far away from your listeners. (c) Practise in front of a mirror.
10. 10.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Stress the important words. (b) Use your hands to show actions. (c) Rush the surprise so nobody notices it.
11. 11.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Look at your listeners as you speak. (b) Tell it the way you would tell a good friend. (c) Mutter while looking at your shoes.
12. 12.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Tell the ending first and spoil the surprise. (b) Make eye contact with people around the room. (c) Add sound effects like “whoosh” or “bang”.
13. 13.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a friendly ghost? (a) a slow, sleepy voice (b) a calm, wise voice (c) a soft, spooky whisper
14. 14.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Laugh during the sad parts. (b) Let listeners join in with a fun repeated line. (c) Keep your eyes on the clock the whole time.
15. 15.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Start before everyone is listening. (b) Keep saying “and then, and then” every line. (c) Smile during the happy parts.
16. 16.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Add sound effects like “whoosh” or “bang”. (b) Speak slowly and clearly. (c) Whisper during the exciting chase.
17. 17.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Pause just before the big surprise. (b) Speak a little faster when the story gets exciting. (c) Skip the middle of the story.
18. 18.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Swing from side to side all the time. (b) Keep a calm, steady pace at the start. (c) Take a calm breath before you begin.
19. 19.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Keep your face blank, with no feelings. (b) Let your voice rise and fall, not stay flat. (c) Use a slow, gentle voice for a sad moment.
20. 20.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Tell it the way you would tell a good friend. (b) Mumble so nobody can hear the words. (c) Keep your eyes closed while you speak.
21. 21.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Keep your eyes closed while you speak. (b) Whisper the whole story very quietly. (c) Breathe slowly if you feel nervous.
22. 22.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Never practise before the show. (b) Mix up the order of events. (c) Speak up clearly at the most exciting part.
23. 23.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Chew gum while you tell the story. (b) Stand still instead of swaying about. (c) Fiddle with your hair the whole time.
24. 24.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Use your face to show feelings. (b) Pause so listeners can imagine the scene. (c) Make the story three times too long.
25. 25.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Mumble the most important words. (b) Tell the ending first and spoil the surprise. (c) Show a picture or a prop if it helps.
26. 26.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Add sound effects like “whoosh” or “bang”. (b) Rush through the ending to finish fast. (c) Hide your face behind the book.
27. 27.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a huge giant? (a) a deep, booming voice (b) a flat, beeping voice (c) a high, squeaky voice
28. 28.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a grumpy old bear? (a) a soft, spooky whisper (b) a giggly, playful voice (c) a gruff, grumpy voice
29. 29.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a buzzing bee? (a) a quick, excited voice (b) a fast, buzzing voice (c) a deep, booming voice
30. 30.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Use your hands to show actions. (b) Shout every single word. (c) Answer your phone in the middle of the story.
31. 31.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a sleepy old tortoise? (a) a slow, sleepy voice (b) a grand, royal voice (c) a gruff, grumpy voice
32. 32.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Fiddle with your hair the whole time. (b) Breathe slowly if you feel nervous. (c) Look around at different listeners, not just one.
33. 33.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Stand behind a table so no one can see you. (b) Whisper during the exciting chase. (c) Wait a moment after a funny line.
34. 34.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Look at your listeners as you speak. (b) Tell the ending first and spoil the surprise. (c) Talk over anyone who asks a question.
35. 35.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Stand where everyone can see you. (b) Say “umm” after every few words. (c) Speak loudly enough for everyone to hear.
36. 36.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Speak a little faster when the story gets exciting. (b) Shout every single word. (c) Never practise before the show.
37. 37.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Mutter while looking at your shoes. (b) Tell the ending first and spoil the surprise. (c) Change your voice for each character.
38. 38.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a proud king? (a) a grand, royal voice (b) a fast, buzzing voice (c) a quick, excited voice
39. 39.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Use a deep voice for a giant or a lion. (b) Mumble the most important words. (c) Pause after you ask your listeners a question.
40. 40.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a sly fox? (a) a quick, excited voice (b) a flat, beeping voice (c) a sly, sneaky voice

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