Storytelling Tips Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 22: Storytelling aloud · Set 998 · 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) Make eye contact with people around the room. (c) Tell the ending first and spoil the surprise.
2. 2.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Pause just before the big surprise. (b) Never pause, not even once. (c) Never practise before the show.
3. 3.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a tiny mouse? (a) a high, squeaky voice (b) a gruff, grumpy voice (c) a slow, sleepy voice
4. 4.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Keep the events in the right order. (b) Keep your face blank, with no feelings. (c) Tell it the way you would tell a good friend.
5. 5.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a buzzing bee? (a) a shaky, scared voice (b) a sad, sniffly voice (c) a fast, buzzing voice
6. 6.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a frightened rabbit? (a) a shaky, scared voice (b) a deep, booming voice (c) a grand, royal voice
7. 7.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Chew gum while you tell the story. (b) Never practise before the show. (c) Change your voice for each character.
8. 8.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a proud king? (a) a grand, royal voice (b) a fast, buzzing voice (c) a sly, sneaky voice
9. 9.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Use the same voice for every character. (b) Start before everyone is listening. (c) Use a soft voice to build suspense.
10. 10.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Giggle all through the scary parts. (b) Whisper during the exciting chase. (c) Pause after you ask your listeners a question.
11. 11.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a huge giant? (a) a calm, wise voice (b) a flat, beeping voice (c) a deep, booming voice
12. 12.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Speak as fast as you possibly can. (b) Smile at your listeners at the end. (c) Keep a calm, steady pace at the start.
13. 13.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Forget the names of your characters. (b) Speak slowly and clearly. (c) Stand behind a table so no one can see you.
14. 14.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Chew gum while you tell the story. (b) Show the size of the giant with your arms. (c) Keep your eyes closed while you speak.
15. 15.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a sleepy old tortoise? (a) a soft, spooky whisper (b) a slow, sleepy voice (c) a calm, wise voice
16. 16.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a giggling monkey? (a) a flat, beeping voice (b) a deep, booming voice (c) a giggly, playful voice
17. 17.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 sad, sniffly voice
18. 18.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a grumpy old bear? (a) a calm, wise voice (b) a gruff, grumpy voice (c) a high, squeaky voice
19. 19.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Mumble the most important words. (b) End with a clear, strong last line. (c) Add sound effects like “whoosh” or “bang”.
20. 20.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Speak with your hand over your mouth. (b) Smile during the happy parts. (c) Talk to only one friend in the room.
21. 21.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Mix up the order of events. (b) Use your face to show feelings. (c) Speak up clearly at the most exciting part.
22. 22.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Keep your eyes on the clock the whole time. (b) Point to where things happen as you describe them. (c) Mutter while looking at your shoes.
23. 23.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Pause just before the big surprise. (b) Shout every single word. (c) Speak up clearly at the most exciting part.
24. 24.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Keep your face blank, with no feelings. (b) Tell the ending first and spoil the surprise. (c) Keep a calm, steady pace at the start.
25. 25.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Giggle all through the scary parts. (b) Pause after you ask your listeners a question. (c) Take a calm breath before you begin.
26. 26.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Mix up the order of events. (b) Keep your story short enough for the time you have. (c) Use the same voice for every character.
27. 27.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Thank your listeners when you finish. (b) Slow down for the most important moment. (c) Laugh during the sad parts.
28. 28.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Stand tall and smile at the start. (b) Laugh at the joke before you tell it. (c) Forget the names of your characters.
29. 29.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Speak a little faster when the story gets exciting. (b) Forget the ending and stop suddenly. (c) Begin with a hook that grabs attention.
30. 30.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Stand far away from your listeners. (b) Never pause, not even once. (c) Use a deep voice for a giant or a lion.
31. 31.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Lean in when you share a secret part. (b) Forget the ending and stop suddenly. (c) Stop every few lines to ask for water.
32. 32.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Forget the ending and stop suddenly. (b) Forget the names of your characters. (c) Thank your listeners when you finish.
33. 33.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Rush the surprise so nobody notices it. (b) Smile at your listeners at the end. (c) Smile during the happy parts.
34. 34.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Ask your listeners a question to involve them. (b) Whisper the whole story very quietly. (c) Look at your listeners as you speak.
35. 35.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Know the beginning, middle and end well. (b) Giggle all through the scary parts. (c) Speak in a bored voice so it sounds dull.
36. 36.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a friendly ghost? (a) a deep, booming voice (b) a quick, excited voice (c) a soft, spooky whisper
37. 37.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Stand where everyone can see you. (b) Talk over anyone who asks a question. (c) Speak loudly enough for everyone to hear.
38. 38.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a child on her birthday? (a) a calm, wise voice (b) a shaky, scared voice (c) a quick, excited voice
39. 39.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Start with a long list of boring details. (b) Forget the names of your characters. (c) Practise telling the story before the show.
40. 40.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a sly fox? (a) a sly, sneaky voice (b) a flat, beeping voice (c) a soft, spooky whisper

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