Storytelling Tips Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 22: Storytelling aloud · Set 969 · 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) Mumble so nobody can hear the words. (b) Swing from side to side all the time. (c) Smile during the happy parts.
2. 2.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Look at the floor the whole time. (b) Stand where everyone can see you. (c) Stress the important words.
3. 3.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a grumpy old bear? (a) a grand, royal voice (b) a giggly, playful voice (c) a gruff, grumpy voice
4. 4.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Giggle all through the scary parts. (b) Pause after you ask your listeners a question. (c) Talk to only one friend in the room.
5. 5.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a robot? (a) a soft, spooky whisper (b) a sad, sniffly voice (c) a flat, beeping voice
6. 6.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Speak with your hand over your mouth. (b) Speak slowly and clearly. (c) Keep your face blank, with no feelings.
7. 7.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Speak softly in a secret or spooky part. (b) Fiddle with your hair the whole time. (c) Practise in front of a mirror.
8. 8.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a frightened rabbit? (a) a shaky, scared voice (b) a slow, sleepy voice (c) a giggly, playful voice
9. 9.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Keep the events in the right order. (b) Speak a little faster when the story gets exciting. (c) Stop in the middle to check a phone.
10. 10.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a child on her birthday? (a) a quick, excited voice (b) a gruff, grumpy voice (c) a flat, beeping voice
11. 11.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Look around at different listeners, not just one. (b) Know the beginning, middle and end well. (c) Stop every few lines to ask for water.
12. 12.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a wise old owl? (a) a deep, booming voice (b) a sad, sniffly voice (c) a calm, wise voice
13. 13.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Look around at different listeners, not just one. (b) Keep saying “and then, and then” every line. (c) Laugh during the sad parts.
14. 14.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Pause so listeners can imagine the scene. (b) Whisper the whole story very quietly. (c) Mix up the order of events.
15. 15.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Look around at different listeners, not just one. (b) Speak loudly enough for everyone to hear. (c) Rush the surprise so nobody notices it.
16. 16.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Smile during the happy parts. (b) Answer your phone in the middle of the story. (c) Smile at your listeners at the end.
17. 17.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a crying baby elephant? (a) a sad, sniffly voice (b) a shaky, scared voice (c) a soft, spooky whisper
18. 18.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Make the story three times too long. (b) Never practise before the show. (c) Pause just before the big surprise.
19. 19.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Say “umm” after every few words. (b) Mutter while looking at your shoes. (c) Speak a little faster when the story gets exciting.
20. 20.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Speak with your hand over your mouth. (b) Stand still instead of swaying about. (c) Tell it the way you would tell a good friend.
21. 21.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Speak in a bored voice so it sounds dull. (b) Show the size of the giant with your arms. (c) Speak as fast as you possibly can.
22. 22.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Stand where everyone can see you. (b) Laugh at the joke before you tell it. (c) Laugh during the sad parts.
23. 23.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Mutter while looking at your shoes. (b) Speak as fast as you possibly can. (c) Use your face to show feelings.
24. 24.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Speak with your hand over your mouth. (b) Talk over anyone who asks a question. (c) Ask your listeners a question to involve them.
25. 25.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Practise in front of a mirror. (b) Hide your face behind the book. (c) Pause so listeners can imagine the scene.
26. 26.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Rush through the ending to finish fast. (b) Make eye contact with people around the room. (c) Look at your listeners as you speak.
27. 27.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Wait a moment after a funny line. (b) Forget the ending and stop suddenly. (c) Use your hands to show actions.
28. 28.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a sly fox? (a) a sly, sneaky voice (b) a flat, beeping voice (c) a gruff, grumpy voice
29. 29.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Add sound effects like “whoosh” or “bang”. (b) Tell the ending first and spoil the surprise. (c) Pause after you ask your listeners a question.
30. 30.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a huge giant? (a) a deep, booming voice (b) a high, squeaky voice (c) a flat, beeping voice
31. 31.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a tiny mouse? (a) a calm, wise voice (b) a sly, sneaky voice (c) a high, squeaky voice
32. 32.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Keep saying “and then, and then” every line. (b) Breathe slowly if you feel nervous. (c) Mumble so nobody can hear the words.
33. 33.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Act out a few actions, like knocking on a door. (b) Use a deep voice for a giant or a lion. (c) Make the story three times too long.
34. 34.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Change your voice for each character. (b) Wait a moment after a funny line. (c) Never pause, not even once.
35. 35.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Keep your face blank, with no feelings. (b) Never pause, not even once. (c) Slow down for the most important moment.
36. 36.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Skip the middle of the story. (b) Speak loudly enough for everyone to hear. (c) Giggle all through the scary parts.
37. 37.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a giggling monkey? (a) a deep, booming voice (b) a grand, royal voice (c) a giggly, playful voice
38. 38.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Say “umm” after every few words. (b) Mutter while looking at your shoes. (c) Add sound effects like “whoosh” or “bang”.
39. 39.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Keep your story short enough for the time you have. (b) Read every word without ever looking up. (c) Skip the middle of the story.
40. 40.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Show a picture or a prop if it helps. (b) Keep your eyes on the clock the whole time. (c) Keep the events in the right order.

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