Storytelling Tips Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 22: Storytelling aloud · Set 872 · 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) Change your voice for each character. (b) Stop every few lines to ask for water. (c) Make the story three times too long.
2. 2.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Know the beginning, middle and end well. (b) Chew gum while you tell the story. (c) Let your voice rise and fall, not stay flat.
3. 3.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Use a deep voice for a giant or a lion. (b) Mix up the order of events. (c) Stand behind a table so no one can see you.
4. 4.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a wise old owl? (a) a soft, spooky whisper (b) a flat, beeping voice (c) a calm, wise voice
5. 5.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Whisper the whole story very quietly. (b) Use a slow, gentle voice for a sad moment. (c) Let your voice rise and fall, not stay flat.
6. 6.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Mumble the most important words. (b) Keep a calm, steady pace at the start. (c) Use your face to show feelings.
7. 7.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Mumble so nobody can hear the words. (b) Chew gum while you tell the story. (c) Begin with a hook that grabs attention.
8. 8.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Point to where things happen as you describe them. (b) Talk over anyone who asks a question. (c) Shout every single word.
9. 9.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Keep your face blank, with no feelings. (b) Choose a story that suits your listeners. (c) Use the same flat voice all the way through.
10. 10.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a sly fox? (a) a shaky, scared voice (b) a fast, buzzing voice (c) a sly, sneaky voice
11. 11.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Speak as fast as you possibly can. (b) Ask your listeners a question to involve them. (c) Say “umm” after every few words.
12. 12.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a buzzing bee? (a) a shaky, scared voice (b) a fast, buzzing voice (c) a soft, spooky whisper
13. 13.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Use a squeaky voice for a tiny mouse. (b) Stand far away from your listeners. (c) Use the same flat voice all the way through.
14. 14.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Use your face to show feelings. (b) Know the beginning, middle and end well. (c) Say “umm” after every few words.
15. 15.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Use your hands to show actions. (b) Mumble the most important words. (c) Mumble so nobody can hear the words.
16. 16.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Laugh during the sad parts. (b) Read so slowly that everyone falls asleep. (c) Tell it the way you would tell a good friend.
17. 17.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Show a picture or a prop if it helps. (b) Keep saying “and then, and then” every line. (c) Smile during the happy parts.
18. 18.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Slow down for the most important moment. (b) Whisper during the exciting chase. (c) Stand still instead of swaying about.
19. 19.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Pause just before the big surprise. (b) Thank your listeners when you finish. (c) Swing from side to side all the time.
20. 20.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Speak with your hand over your mouth. (b) Read every word without ever looking up. (c) Stand tall and smile at the start.
21. 21.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Laugh during the sad parts. (b) Know the beginning, middle and end well. (c) Whisper during the exciting chase.
22. 22.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 soft, spooky whisper
23. 23.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Begin with a hook that grabs attention. (b) Make the story three times too long. (c) Thank your listeners when you finish.
24. 24.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a sleepy old tortoise? (a) a high, squeaky voice (b) a deep, booming voice (c) a slow, sleepy voice
25. 25.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Forget the ending and stop suddenly. (b) Use the same flat voice all the way through. (c) Make eye contact with people around the room.
26. 26.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a robot? (a) a sly, sneaky voice (b) a flat, beeping voice (c) a slow, sleepy voice
27. 27.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Wait for everyone to be quiet before you start. (b) Laugh at the joke before you tell it. (c) Turn your back to the listeners.
28. 28.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Mumble so nobody can hear the words. (b) Slow down for the most important moment. (c) Start with a long list of boring details.
29. 29.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Wave your arms about for no reason. (b) Rush through the ending to finish fast. (c) Stand still instead of swaying about.
30. 30.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Speak a little faster when the story gets exciting. (b) Rush the surprise so nobody notices it. (c) Stand behind a table so no one can see you.
31. 31.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Tell the story in your own words. (b) Fiddle with your hair the whole time. (c) Rush through the ending to finish fast.
32. 32.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Show a picture or a prop if it helps. (b) Keep your face blank, with no feelings. (c) Pause just before the big surprise.
33. 33.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Fiddle with your hair the whole time. (b) Keep the events in the right order. (c) Keep your eyes closed while you speak.
34. 34.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Turn away whenever someone laughs. (b) Ask your listeners a question to involve them. (c) Slow down for the most important moment.
35. 35.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Use the same voice for every character. (b) Use your face to show feelings. (c) Skip the middle of the story.
36. 36.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Ask your listeners a question to involve them. (b) Wait for everyone to be quiet before you start. (c) Use the same flat voice all the way through.
37. 37.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a huge giant? (a) a calm, wise voice (b) a quick, excited voice (c) a deep, booming voice
38. 38.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Change your voice for each character. (b) Talk to only one friend in the room. (c) Stand still instead of swaying about.
39. 39.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Show the size of the giant with your arms. (b) Hide your face behind the book. (c) Fiddle with your hair the whole time.
40. 40.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a tiny mouse? (a) a giggly, playful voice (b) a sly, sneaky voice (c) a high, squeaky voice

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