Storytelling Tips Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 22: Storytelling aloud · Set 988 · 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) Show a picture or a prop if it helps. (c) Whisper during the exciting chase.
2. 2.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a wise old owl? (a) a soft, spooky whisper (b) a quick, excited voice (c) a calm, wise voice
3. 3.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Wait for everyone to be quiet before you start. (b) Mumble so nobody can hear the words. (c) Use a squeaky voice for a tiny mouse.
4. 4.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Stop every few lines to ask for water. (b) Change your voice for each character. (c) Giggle all through the scary parts.
5. 5.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Tell it the way you would tell a good friend. (b) Speak as fast as you possibly can. (c) Stop in the middle to check a phone.
6. 6.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Use your face to show feelings. (b) Forget the ending and stop suddenly. (c) Keep your story short enough for the time you have.
7. 7.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Stand tall and smile at the start. (b) Speak as fast as you possibly can. (c) Shout every single word.
8. 8.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Whisper during the exciting chase. (b) Wait a moment after a funny line. (c) Skip the middle of the story.
9. 9.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Use your face to show feelings. (b) Mutter while looking at your shoes. (c) Laugh during the sad parts.
10. 10.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Keep the events in the right order. (b) Speak in a bored voice so it sounds dull. (c) Skip the middle of the story.
11. 11.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Speak a little faster when the story gets exciting. (b) Look at the floor the whole time. (c) Whisper the whole story very quietly.
12. 12.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a tiny mouse? (a) a grand, royal voice (b) a soft, spooky whisper (c) a high, squeaky voice
13. 13.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Keep your eyes on the clock the whole time. (b) Stress the important words. (c) Change your voice for each character.
14. 14.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Shout every single word. (b) Use your hands to show actions. (c) Stand behind a table so no one can see you.
15. 15.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.
16. 16.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Let your voice rise and fall, not stay flat. (b) Use the same voice for every character. (c) Skip the middle of the story.
17. 17.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Speak slowly and clearly. (b) Use a deep voice for a giant or a lion. (c) Use the same voice for every character.
18. 18.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Thank your listeners when you finish. (b) Tell it the way you would tell a good friend. (c) Say “umm” after every few words.
19. 19.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Stand behind a table so no one can see you. (b) Answer your phone in the middle of the story. (c) Slow down for the most important moment.
20. 20.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Shout every single word. (b) Use a deep voice for a giant or a lion. (c) Whisper the whole story very quietly.
21. 21.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Know the beginning, middle and end well. (b) Turn your back to the listeners. (c) Talk over anyone who asks a question.
22. 22.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Look at the floor the whole time. (b) Look around at different listeners, not just one. (c) Never pause, not even once.
23. 23.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Keep your eyes closed while you speak. (b) Act out a few actions, like knocking on a door. (c) Slow down for the most important moment.
24. 24.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a crying baby elephant? (a) a deep, booming voice (b) a slow, sleepy voice (c) a sad, sniffly voice
25. 25.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Pause after you ask your listeners a question. (b) Giggle all through the scary parts. (c) Keep your story short enough for the time you have.
26. 26.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Keep your face blank, with no feelings. (b) Speak slowly and clearly. (c) Turn away whenever someone laughs.
27. 27.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Tell the ending first and spoil the surprise. (b) Keep your eyes on the clock the whole time. (c) Breathe slowly if you feel nervous.
28. 28.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a huge giant? (a) a deep, booming voice (b) a sad, sniffly voice (c) a quick, excited voice
29. 29.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Laugh during the sad parts. (b) Stop in the middle to check a phone. (c) Practise telling the story before the show.
30. 30.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Mumble so nobody can hear the words. (b) Thank your listeners when you finish. (c) Giggle all through the scary parts.
31. 31.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a friendly ghost? (a) a sly, sneaky voice (b) a sad, sniffly voice (c) a soft, spooky whisper
32. 32.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Stand behind a table so no one can see you. (b) Practise in front of a mirror. (c) Talk to only one friend in the room.
33. 33.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Use the same flat voice all the way through. (b) Smile during the happy parts. (c) Change your voice for each character.
34. 34.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Stand far away from your listeners. (b) Choose a story that suits your listeners. (c) Keep your eyes closed while you speak.
35. 35.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Act out a few actions, like knocking on a door. (b) Stare at the ceiling instead of the audience. (c) Speak a little faster when the story gets exciting.
36. 36.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Hide your face behind the book. (b) Add sound effects like “whoosh” or “bang”. (c) Read every word without ever looking up.
37. 37.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Use your hands to show actions. (b) Never practise before the show. (c) Stand where everyone can see you.
38. 38.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Make eye contact with people around the room. (b) Use your face to show feelings. (c) Mumble the most important words.
39. 39.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a sleepy old tortoise? (a) a slow, sleepy voice (b) a fast, buzzing voice (c) a deep, booming voice
40. 40.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Speak in a bored voice so it sounds dull. (b) End with a clear, strong last line. (c) Stress the important words.

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