Storytelling Tips Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 22: Storytelling aloud · Set 939 · 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) Turn away whenever someone laughs. (b) Thank your listeners when you finish. (c) Ask your listeners a question to involve them.
2. 2.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Slow down for the most important moment. (b) Start before everyone is listening. (c) Let listeners join in with a fun repeated line.
3. 3.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Never pause, not even once. (b) Lean in when you share a secret part. (c) Keep your face blank, with no feelings.
4. 4.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a crying baby elephant? (a) a sly, sneaky voice (b) a sad, sniffly voice (c) a quick, excited voice
5. 5.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Point to where things happen as you describe them. (b) Giggle all through the scary parts. (c) Use the same flat voice all the way through.
6. 6.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Speak slowly and clearly. (b) Read so slowly that everyone falls asleep. (c) Use a deep voice for a giant or a lion.
7. 7.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Turn away whenever someone laughs. (b) Keep saying “and then, and then” every line. (c) End with a clear, strong last line.
8. 8.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Use the same voice for every character. (b) Rush the surprise so nobody notices it. (c) Use a slow, gentle voice for a sad moment.
9. 9.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Speak as fast as you possibly can. (b) Stand where everyone can see you. (c) Answer your phone in the middle of the story.
10. 10.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Use a deep voice for a giant or a lion. (b) Stop every few lines to ask for water. (c) Smile during the happy parts.
11. 11.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Speak up clearly at the most exciting part. (b) Hide your face behind the book. (c) Breathe slowly if you feel nervous.
12. 12.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Take a calm breath before you begin. (b) Rush the surprise so nobody notices it. (c) Stress the important words.
13. 13.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a sly fox? (a) a sad, sniffly voice (b) a deep, booming voice (c) a sly, sneaky voice
14. 14.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a giggling monkey? (a) a giggly, playful voice (b) a high, squeaky voice (c) a slow, sleepy voice
15. 15.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Skip the middle of the story. (b) Thank your listeners when you finish. (c) Look at the floor the whole time.
16. 16.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Make eye contact with people around the room. (b) Stop in the middle to check a phone. (c) Pause so listeners can imagine the scene.
17. 17.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a buzzing bee? (a) a giggly, playful voice (b) a slow, sleepy voice (c) a fast, buzzing voice
18. 18.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Mutter while looking at your shoes. (b) Speak up clearly at the most exciting part. (c) Stop in the middle to check a phone.
19. 19.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Mumble the most important words. (b) Forget the ending and stop suddenly. (c) Show the size of the giant with your arms.
20. 20.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Hide your face behind the book. (b) Let your voice rise and fall, not stay flat. (c) Use the same flat voice all the way through.
21. 21.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Mumble so nobody can hear the words. (b) Ask your listeners a question to involve them. (c) Say “umm” after every few words.
22. 22.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a tiny mouse? (a) a high, squeaky voice (b) a soft, spooky whisper (c) a gruff, grumpy voice
23. 23.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Stress the important words. (b) Mumble so nobody can hear the words. (c) Say “umm” after every few words.
24. 24.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Never practise before the show. (b) Change your voice for each character. (c) Giggle all through the scary parts.
25. 25.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a robot? (a) a flat, beeping voice (b) a slow, sleepy voice (c) a fast, buzzing voice
26. 26.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Use a squeaky voice for a tiny mouse. (b) Use the same flat voice all the way through. (c) Speak as fast as you possibly can.
27. 27.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Use a squeaky voice for a tiny mouse. (b) Talk over anyone who asks a question. (c) Look at your listeners as you speak.
28. 28.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Tell the ending first and spoil the surprise. (b) Pause just before the big surprise. (c) Never practise before the show.
29. 29.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Giggle all through the scary parts. (b) Read so slowly that everyone falls asleep. (c) Use a deep voice for a giant or a lion.
30. 30.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a frightened rabbit? (a) a quick, excited voice (b) a shaky, scared voice (c) a deep, booming voice
31. 31.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a grumpy old bear? (a) a calm, wise voice (b) a slow, sleepy voice (c) a gruff, grumpy voice
32. 32.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Hide your face behind the book. (b) Practise telling the story before the show. (c) Giggle all through the scary parts.
33. 33.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Speak as fast as you possibly can. (b) Look at your listeners as you speak. (c) Add sound effects like “whoosh” or “bang”.
34. 34.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Mix up the order of events. (b) Start before everyone is listening. (c) Keep the events in the right order.
35. 35.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a wise old owl? (a) a grand, royal voice (b) a calm, wise voice (c) a slow, sleepy voice
36. 36.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a friendly ghost? (a) a soft, spooky whisper (b) a deep, booming voice (c) a fast, buzzing voice
37. 37.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Shout every single word. (b) Take a calm breath before you begin. (c) End with a clear, strong last line.
38. 38.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Show a picture or a prop if it helps. (b) Whisper during the exciting chase. (c) Wait for everyone to be quiet before you start.
39. 39.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Speak as fast as you possibly can. (b) Rush through the ending to finish fast. (c) Know the beginning, middle and end well.
40. 40.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Stand behind a table so no one can see you. (b) Pause so listeners can imagine the scene. (c) Mumble the most important words.

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