Storytelling Tips Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 22: Storytelling aloud · Set 928 · 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 NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Speak a little faster when the story gets exciting. (b) Start before everyone is listening. (c) Use your face to show feelings.
2. 2.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Forget the ending and stop suddenly. (b) Hide your face behind the book. (c) Speak loudly enough for everyone to hear.
3. 3.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a tiny mouse? (a) a high, squeaky voice (b) a grand, royal voice (c) a fast, buzzing voice
4. 4.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Speak as fast as you possibly can. (b) Make the story three times too long. (c) Smile at your listeners at the end.
5. 5.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Smile during the happy parts. (b) Speak with your hand over your mouth. (c) Stand far away from your listeners.
6. 6.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Skip the middle of the story. (b) Never practise before the show. (c) Stress the important words.
7. 7.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Speak with your hand over your mouth. (b) Laugh during the sad parts. (c) Point to where things happen as you describe them.
8. 8.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a sly fox? (a) a sly, sneaky voice (b) a slow, sleepy voice (c) a quick, excited voice
9. 9.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Start before everyone is listening. (b) Mix up the order of events. (c) Make eye contact with people around the room.
10. 10.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Lean in when you share a secret part. (b) Rush the surprise so nobody notices it. (c) Laugh during the sad parts.
11. 11.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Keep your eyes closed while you speak. (b) Smile at your listeners at the end. (c) Pause after you ask your listeners a question.
12. 12.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Forget the names of your characters. (b) Stand tall and smile at the start. (c) Speak a little faster when the story gets exciting.
13. 13.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a sleepy old tortoise? (a) a sly, sneaky voice (b) a slow, sleepy voice (c) a quick, excited voice
14. 14.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Swing from side to side all the time. (b) Mumble so nobody can hear the words. (c) Look at your listeners as you speak.
15. 15.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Know the beginning, middle and end well. (b) Forget the ending and stop suddenly. (c) Speak a little faster when the story gets exciting.
16. 16.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Forget the names of your characters. (b) Chew gum while you tell the story. (c) Show the size of the giant with your arms.
17. 17.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a robot? (a) a giggly, playful voice (b) a sad, sniffly voice (c) a flat, beeping voice
18. 18.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Start before everyone is listening. (b) Pause just before the big surprise. (c) Turn away whenever someone laughs.
19. 19.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Speak slowly and clearly. (b) Keep your face blank, with no feelings. (c) Read every word without ever looking up.
20. 20.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Use your face to show feelings. (b) Talk over anyone who asks a question. (c) Know the beginning, middle and end well.
21. 21.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Look at the floor the whole time. (b) Look around at different listeners, not just one. (c) Let your voice rise and fall, not stay flat.
22. 22.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a child on her birthday? (a) a shaky, scared voice (b) a deep, booming voice (c) a quick, excited voice
23. 23.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Shout every single word. (b) Never pause, not even once. (c) Let your voice rise and fall, not stay flat.
24. 24.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Never practise before the show. (b) Pause after you ask your listeners a question. (c) Use the same voice for every character.
25. 25.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a buzzing bee? (a) a quick, excited voice (b) a fast, buzzing voice (c) a soft, spooky whisper
26. 26.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Make the story three times too long. (b) Wait for everyone to be quiet before you start. (c) Tell it the way you would tell a good friend.
27. 27.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Begin with a hook that grabs attention. (b) Keep your eyes closed while you speak. (c) Chew gum while you tell the story.
28. 28.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a huge giant? (a) a flat, beeping voice (b) a high, squeaky voice (c) a deep, booming voice
29. 29.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a frightened rabbit? (a) a grand, royal voice (b) a shaky, scared voice (c) a sad, sniffly voice
30. 30.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Speak loudly enough for everyone to hear. (b) Point to where things happen as you describe them. (c) Rush through the ending to finish fast.
31. 31.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Use the same voice for every character. (b) Practise telling the story before the show. (c) Let your voice rise and fall, not stay flat.
32. 32.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Answer your phone in the middle of the story. (b) Tell the story in your own words. (c) Use the same flat voice all the way through.
33. 33.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Speak slowly and clearly. (b) Answer your phone in the middle of the story. (c) Know the beginning, middle and end well.
34. 34.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a friendly ghost? (a) a quick, excited voice (b) a soft, spooky whisper (c) a giggly, playful voice
35. 35.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Rush the surprise so nobody notices it. (b) Use a soft voice to build suspense. (c) Slow down for the most important moment.
36. 36.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a crying baby elephant? (a) a sad, sniffly voice (b) a soft, spooky whisper (c) a grand, royal voice
37. 37.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a wise old owl? (a) a calm, wise voice (b) a giggly, playful voice (c) a fast, buzzing voice
38. 38.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Wave your arms about for no reason. (b) Stress the important words. (c) Use a deep voice for a giant or a lion.
39. 39.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) End with a clear, strong last line. (b) Whisper the whole story very quietly. (c) Slow down for the most important moment.
40. 40.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Rush the surprise so nobody notices it. (b) Hide your face behind the book. (c) Choose a story that suits your listeners.

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