Storytelling Tips Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 22: Storytelling aloud · Set 10 · 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) Use the same flat voice all the way through. (b) Tell it the way you would tell a good friend. (c) Speak in a bored voice so it sounds dull.
2. 2.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Fiddle with your hair the whole time. (b) Pause just before the big surprise. (c) Read so slowly that everyone falls asleep.
3. 3.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Stress the important words. (b) Stop every few lines to ask for water. (c) Mumble the most important words.
4. 4.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a frightened rabbit? (a) a fast, buzzing voice (b) a shaky, scared voice (c) a sad, sniffly voice
5. 5.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Make the story three times too long. (b) Speak loudly enough for everyone to hear. (c) Read every word without ever looking up.
6. 6.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Point to where things happen as you describe them. (b) Pause after you ask your listeners a question. (c) Never pause, not even once.
7. 7.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Smile at your listeners at the end. (b) Rush through the ending to finish fast. (c) Use a slow, gentle voice for a sad moment.
8. 8.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Hide your face behind the book. (b) Mutter while looking at your shoes. (c) Thank your listeners when you finish.
9. 9.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a proud king? (a) a grand, royal voice (b) a fast, buzzing voice (c) a shaky, scared voice
10. 10.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Speak softly in a secret or spooky part. (b) Point to where things happen as you describe them. (c) Mix up the order of events.
11. 11.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a sly fox? (a) a gruff, grumpy voice (b) a deep, booming voice (c) a sly, sneaky voice
12. 12.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Say “umm” after every few words. (b) Choose a story that suits your listeners. (c) Stand behind a table so no one can see you.
13. 13.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Breathe slowly if you feel nervous. (b) Speak a little faster when the story gets exciting. (c) Turn away whenever someone laughs.
14. 14.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Thank your listeners when you finish. (b) Speak as fast as you possibly can. (c) Take a calm breath before you begin.
15. 15.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Speak softly in a secret or spooky part. (b) Speak as fast as you possibly can. (c) Use the same flat voice all the way through.
16. 16.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a child on her birthday? (a) a quick, excited voice (b) a soft, spooky whisper (c) a sly, sneaky voice
17. 17.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Know the beginning, middle and end well. (b) Use a squeaky voice for a tiny mouse. (c) Hide your face behind the book.
18. 18.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Pause after you ask your listeners a question. (b) Practise telling the story before the show. (c) Keep saying “and then, and then” every line.
19. 19.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Point to where things happen as you describe them. (b) Stand far away from your listeners. (c) Make the story three times too long.
20. 20.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Turn your back to the listeners. (b) Speak up clearly at the most exciting part. (c) Wave your arms about for no reason.
21. 21.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Add sound effects like “whoosh” or “bang”. (b) Speak as fast as you possibly can. (c) Giggle all through the scary parts.
22. 22.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Start with a long list of boring details. (b) Breathe slowly if you feel nervous. (c) Keep your eyes on the clock the whole time.
23. 23.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) End with a clear, strong last line. (b) Use your face to show feelings. (c) Say “umm” after every few words.
24. 24.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a huge giant? (a) a calm, wise voice (b) a grand, royal voice (c) a deep, booming voice
25. 25.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Use a deep voice for a giant or a lion. (b) Practise in front of a mirror. (c) Laugh at the joke before you tell it.
26. 26.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Rush through the ending to finish fast. (b) Say “umm” after every few words. (c) Let listeners join in with a fun repeated line.
27. 27.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Read so slowly that everyone falls asleep. (b) Read every word without ever looking up. (c) Keep your story short enough for the time you have.
28. 28.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Start before everyone is listening. (b) Stand tall and smile at the start. (c) Keep your story short enough for the time you have.
29. 29.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Start before everyone is listening. (b) Lean in when you share a secret part. (c) Mumble the most important words.
30. 30.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a giggling monkey? (a) a deep, booming voice (b) a giggly, playful voice (c) a grand, royal voice
31. 31.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a grumpy old bear? (a) a slow, sleepy voice (b) a gruff, grumpy voice (c) a grand, royal voice
32. 32.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Laugh at the joke before you tell it. (b) Mutter while looking at your shoes. (c) Use a slow, gentle voice for a sad moment.
33. 33.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Read every word without ever looking up. (b) Change your voice for each character. (c) Stop in the middle to check a phone.
34. 34.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a crying baby elephant? (a) a deep, booming voice (b) a sad, sniffly voice (c) a giggly, playful voice
35. 35.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Show a picture or a prop if it helps. (b) Skip the middle of the story. (c) Practise telling the story before the show.
36. 36.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Pause so listeners can imagine the scene. (b) Speak with your hand over your mouth. (c) Speak a little faster when the story gets exciting.
37. 37.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Stress the important words. (b) Speak slowly and clearly. (c) Never practise before the show.
38. 38.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Wait for everyone to be quiet before you start. (b) Rush the surprise so nobody notices it. (c) Use the same voice for every character.
39. 39.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a wise old owl? (a) a soft, spooky whisper (b) a sly, sneaky voice (c) a calm, wise voice
40. 40.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Wait for everyone to be quiet before you start. (b) Speak slowly and clearly. (c) Mumble the most important words.

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