Storytelling Tips Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 22: Storytelling aloud · Set 935 · 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) Stand far away from your listeners. (b) Speak loudly enough for everyone to hear. (c) Pause so listeners can imagine the scene.
2. 2.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Stand still instead of swaying about. (b) Look at the floor the whole time. (c) Use your hands to show actions.
3. 3.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a sly fox? (a) a slow, sleepy voice (b) a high, squeaky voice (c) a sly, sneaky voice
4. 4.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Use a squeaky voice for a tiny mouse. (b) Mumble the most important words. (c) Start with a long list of boring details.
5. 5.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Make the story three times too long. (b) Turn away whenever someone laughs. (c) Speak a little faster when the story gets exciting.
6. 6.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Mumble so nobody can hear the words. (b) Read every word without ever looking up. (c) Look at your listeners as you speak.
7. 7.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a huge giant? (a) a sly, sneaky voice (b) a deep, booming voice (c) a high, squeaky voice
8. 8.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Know the beginning, middle and end well. (b) Ask your listeners a question to involve them. (c) Speak as fast as you possibly can.
9. 9.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Pause just before the big surprise. (b) Breathe slowly if you feel nervous. (c) Hide your face behind the book.
10. 10.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a robot? (a) a high, squeaky voice (b) a slow, sleepy voice (c) a flat, beeping voice
11. 11.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Stand tall and smile at the start. (b) Stand behind a table so no one can see you. (c) Rush the surprise so nobody notices it.
12. 12.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Stand where everyone can see you. (b) Swing from side to side all the time. (c) Speak slowly and clearly.
13. 13.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Use the same flat voice all the way through. (b) Stand far away from your listeners. (c) Slow down for the most important moment.
14. 14.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a frightened rabbit? (a) a calm, wise voice (b) a quick, excited voice (c) a shaky, scared voice
15. 15.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Never practise before the show. (b) Laugh during the sad parts. (c) Use a slow, gentle voice for a sad moment.
16. 16.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Speak with your hand over your mouth. (b) Ask your listeners a question to involve them. (c) Laugh during the sad parts.
17. 17.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Use the same flat voice all the way through. (b) Mumble so nobody can hear the words. (c) Act out a few actions, like knocking on a door.
18. 18.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Say “umm” after every few words. (b) Ask your listeners a question to involve them. (c) Thank your listeners when you finish.
19. 19.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Start with a long list of boring details. (b) Change your voice for each character. (c) Use the same flat voice all the way through.
20. 20.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Talk over anyone who asks a question. (b) Speak as fast as you possibly can. (c) Look around at different listeners, not just one.
21. 21.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a wise old owl? (a) a gruff, grumpy voice (b) a calm, wise voice (c) a sly, sneaky voice
22. 22.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a tiny mouse? (a) a gruff, grumpy voice (b) a deep, booming voice (c) a high, squeaky voice
23. 23.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Never practise before the show. (b) Wait a moment after a funny line. (c) Turn your back to the listeners.
24. 24.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Forget the ending and stop suddenly. (b) Begin with a hook that grabs attention. (c) Fiddle with your hair the whole time.
25. 25.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Add sound effects like “whoosh” or “bang”. (b) Turn your back to the listeners. (c) Read so slowly that everyone falls asleep.
26. 26.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a grumpy old bear? (a) a gruff, grumpy voice (b) a soft, spooky whisper (c) a sly, sneaky voice
27. 27.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Keep your story short enough for the time you have. (b) Whisper the whole story very quietly. (c) Speak in a bored voice so it sounds dull.
28. 28.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a proud king? (a) a slow, sleepy voice (b) a calm, wise voice (c) a grand, royal voice
29. 29.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Keep the events in the right order. (b) Ask your listeners a question to involve them. (c) Use the same flat voice all the way through.
30. 30.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Speak softly in a secret or spooky part. (b) Whisper during the exciting chase. (c) Look at the floor the whole time.
31. 31.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Smile at your listeners at the end. (b) Turn the pages loudly and lose your place. (c) Swing from side to side all the time.
32. 32.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Turn away whenever someone laughs. (b) Stand where everyone can see you. (c) Look at the floor the whole time.
33. 33.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Make the story three times too long. (b) Show the size of the giant with your arms. (c) Turn your back to the listeners.
34. 34.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Mumble so nobody can hear the words. (b) Speak up clearly at the most exciting part. (c) Mix up the order of events.
35. 35.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Speak slowly and clearly. (b) Keep your eyes closed while you speak. (c) Keep your story short enough for the time you have.
36. 36.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Stand where everyone can see you. (b) Shout every single word. (c) Know the beginning, middle and end well.
37. 37.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Talk over anyone who asks a question. (b) Show a picture or a prop if it helps. (c) Speak softly in a secret or spooky part.
38. 38.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Stare at the ceiling instead of the audience. (b) Pause so listeners can imagine the scene. (c) Read so slowly that everyone falls asleep.
39. 39.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a giggling monkey? (a) a giggly, playful voice (b) a sly, sneaky voice (c) a grand, royal voice
40. 40.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Say “umm” after every few words. (b) Speak with your hand over your mouth. (c) Use your hands to show actions.

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