Storytelling Tips Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 22: Storytelling aloud · Set 907 · 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) Use your face to show feelings. (b) Turn away whenever someone laughs. (c) Whisper during the exciting chase.
2. 2.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Breathe slowly if you feel nervous. (b) Speak loudly enough for everyone to hear. (c) Speak with your hand over your mouth.
3. 3.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a buzzing bee? (a) a fast, buzzing voice (b) a slow, sleepy voice (c) a high, squeaky voice
4. 4.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) End with a clear, strong last line. (b) Keep your eyes closed while you speak. (c) Begin with a hook that grabs attention.
5. 5.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Lean in when you share a secret part. (b) Keep a calm, steady pace at the start. (c) Wave your arms about for no reason.
6. 6.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Make the story three times too long. (b) Skip the middle of the story. (c) Speak softly in a secret or spooky part.
7. 7.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Speak slowly and clearly. (b) Stress the important words. (c) Hide your face behind the book.
8. 8.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Forget the ending and stop suddenly. (b) End with a clear, strong last line. (c) Turn your back to the listeners.
9. 9.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Mutter while looking at your shoes. (b) Smile at your listeners at the end. (c) Point to where things happen as you describe them.
10. 10.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a sly fox? (a) a giggly, playful voice (b) a quick, excited voice (c) a sly, sneaky voice
11. 11.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Look at your listeners as you speak. (b) Speak a little faster when the story gets exciting. (c) Laugh at the joke before you tell it.
12. 12.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a sleepy old tortoise? (a) a quick, excited voice (b) a slow, sleepy voice (c) a deep, booming voice
13. 13.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Read every word without ever looking up. (b) Show a picture or a prop if it helps. (c) Speak a little faster when the story gets exciting.
14. 14.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Say “umm” after every few words. (b) Laugh during the sad parts. (c) Speak up clearly at the most exciting part.
15. 15.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a proud king? (a) a quick, excited voice (b) a high, squeaky voice (c) a grand, royal voice
16. 16.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Pause after you ask your listeners a question. (b) Fiddle with your hair the whole time. (c) Speak slowly and clearly.
17. 17.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Rush the surprise so nobody notices it. (b) Slow down for the most important moment. (c) Mumble so nobody can hear the words.
18. 18.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a giggling monkey? (a) a gruff, grumpy voice (b) a giggly, playful voice (c) a sad, sniffly voice
19. 19.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Use a slow, gentle voice for a sad moment. (b) Slow down for the most important moment. (c) Tell the ending first and spoil the surprise.
20. 20.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Laugh at the joke before you tell it. (b) Turn away whenever someone laughs. (c) Speak a little faster when the story gets exciting.
21. 21.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Begin with a hook that grabs attention. (b) Change your voice for each character. (c) Mix up the order of events.
22. 22.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Stand far away from your listeners. (b) Talk over anyone who asks a question. (c) Speak slowly and clearly.
23. 23.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Look at your listeners as you speak. (b) Use a deep voice for a giant or a lion. (c) Chew gum while you tell the story.
24. 24.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Let listeners join in with a fun repeated line. (b) Never practise before the show. (c) Turn the pages loudly and lose your place.
25. 25.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Start before everyone is listening. (b) Stand where everyone can see you. (c) Mumble so nobody can hear the words.
26. 26.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Pause just before the big surprise. (b) Act out a few actions, like knocking on a door. (c) Forget the ending and stop suddenly.
27. 27.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Begin with a hook that grabs attention. (b) Wait a moment after a funny line. (c) Whisper during the exciting chase.
28. 28.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a frightened rabbit? (a) a calm, wise voice (b) a shaky, scared voice (c) a slow, sleepy voice
29. 29.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Thank your listeners when you finish. (b) Shout every single word. (c) Let listeners join in with a fun repeated line.
30. 30.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Forget the names of your characters. (b) Use your hands to show actions. (c) Speak in a bored voice so it sounds dull.
31. 31.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Turn your back to the listeners. (b) Mumble the most important words. (c) Smile during the happy parts.
32. 32.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Use a slow, gentle voice for a sad moment. (b) Pause after you ask your listeners a question. (c) Forget the names of your characters.
33. 33.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Stand far away from your listeners. (b) Let your voice rise and fall, not stay flat. (c) Stare at the ceiling instead of the audience.
34. 34.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Mix up the order of events. (b) Look at your listeners as you speak. (c) Fiddle with your hair the whole time.
35. 35.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
36. 36.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Giggle all through the scary parts. (b) Use a squeaky voice for a tiny mouse. (c) Show a picture or a prop if it helps.
37. 37.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a huge giant? (a) a soft, spooky whisper (b) a sad, sniffly voice (c) a deep, booming voice
38. 38.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Practise telling the story before the show. (b) Turn away whenever someone laughs. (c) Laugh at the joke before you tell it.
39. 39.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a friendly ghost? (a) a soft, spooky whisper (b) a sad, sniffly voice (c) a slow, sleepy voice
40. 40.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Stand behind a table so no one can see you. (b) Show the size of the giant with your arms. (c) Whisper during the exciting chase.

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