Storytelling Tips Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 22: Storytelling aloud · Set 103 · 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) Look at your listeners as you speak. (b) Mix up the order of events. (c) End with a clear, strong last line.
2. 2.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Read so slowly that everyone falls asleep. (b) Ask your listeners a question to involve them. (c) Act out a few actions, like knocking on a door.
3. 3.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a frightened rabbit? (a) a sad, sniffly voice (b) a shaky, scared voice (c) a deep, booming voice
4. 4.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Read so slowly that everyone falls asleep. (b) Stand where everyone can see you. (c) Say “umm” after every few words.
5. 5.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Keep your eyes on the clock the whole time. (b) Breathe slowly if you feel nervous. (c) Stop every few lines to ask for water.
6. 6.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Mumble so nobody can hear the words. (b) Know the beginning, middle and end well. (c) Never pause, not even once.
7. 7.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Speak softly in a secret or spooky part. (b) Speak in a bored voice so it sounds dull. (c) Forget the ending and stop suddenly.
8. 8.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Answer your phone in the middle of the story. (b) Stress the important words. (c) Mumble the most important words.
9. 9.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a tiny mouse? (a) a sly, sneaky voice (b) a flat, beeping voice (c) a high, squeaky voice
10. 10.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a giggling monkey? (a) a soft, spooky whisper (b) a gruff, grumpy voice (c) a giggly, playful voice
11. 11.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Stare at the ceiling instead of the audience. (b) Pause after you ask your listeners a question. (c) Look at the floor the whole time.
12. 12.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Talk over anyone who asks a question. (b) Speak up clearly at the most exciting part. (c) Use your hands to show actions.
13. 13.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Speak with your hand over your mouth. (b) Tell it the way you would tell a good friend. (c) Hide your face behind the book.
14. 14.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Let listeners join in with a fun repeated line. (b) Never practise before the show. (c) Use your hands to show actions.
15. 15.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Pause just before the big surprise. (b) Stop in the middle to check a phone. (c) Look at the floor the whole time.
16. 16.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a crying baby elephant? (a) a sad, sniffly voice (b) a grand, royal voice (c) a calm, wise voice
17. 17.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Ask your listeners a question to involve them. (b) Use a slow, gentle voice for a sad moment. (c) Make the story three times too long.
18. 18.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Read every word without ever looking up. (b) Giggle all through the scary parts. (c) Speak up clearly at the most exciting part.
19. 19.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a sly fox? (a) a high, squeaky voice (b) a sly, sneaky voice (c) a soft, spooky whisper
20. 20.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Lean in when you share a secret part. (b) Stop every few lines to ask for water. (c) Keep a calm, steady pace at the start.
21. 21.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Use your face to show feelings. (b) Let listeners join in with a fun repeated line. (c) Say “umm” after every few words.
22. 22.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Ask your listeners a question to involve them. (b) Laugh during the sad parts. (c) Wait a moment after a funny line.
23. 23.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a huge giant? (a) a shaky, scared voice (b) a deep, booming voice (c) a slow, sleepy voice
24. 24.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Let listeners join in with a fun repeated line. (b) Read every word without ever looking up. (c) Use the same voice for every character.
25. 25.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Keep your eyes closed while you speak. (b) Show the size of the giant with your arms. (c) Wave your arms about for no reason.
26. 26.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Show a picture or a prop if it helps. (b) Take a calm breath before you begin. (c) Start before everyone is listening.
27. 27.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Use your hands to show actions. (b) Whisper during the exciting chase. (c) Smile at your listeners at the end.
28. 28.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Chew gum while you tell the story. (b) Speak a little faster when the story gets exciting. (c) Thank your listeners when you finish.
29. 29.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Mumble so nobody can hear the words. (b) Practise telling the story before the show. (c) Speak in a bored voice so it sounds dull.
30. 30.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Add sound effects like “whoosh” or “bang”. (b) Read every word without ever looking up. (c) Look around at different listeners, not just one.
31. 31.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Stop in the middle to check a phone. (b) Say “umm” after every few words. (c) Show a picture or a prop if it helps.
32. 32.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a grumpy old bear? (a) a gruff, grumpy voice (b) a grand, royal voice (c) a fast, buzzing voice
33. 33.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Giggle all through the scary parts. (b) Slow down for the most important moment. (c) Make the story three times too long.
34. 34.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) Look at the floor the whole time.
35. 35.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a proud king? (a) a soft, spooky whisper (b) a grand, royal voice (c) a giggly, playful voice
36. 36.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Change your voice for each character. (b) Wait for everyone to be quiet before you start. (c) Whisper the whole story very quietly.
37. 37.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Tell it the way you would tell a good friend. (b) Speak in a bored voice so it sounds dull. (c) Practise telling the story before the show.
38. 38.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Mutter while looking at your shoes. (b) Lean in when you share a secret part. (c) Hide your face behind the book.
39. 39.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Start before everyone is listening. (b) Let your voice rise and fall, not stay flat. (c) Read every word without ever looking up.
40. 40.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a friendly ghost? (a) a slow, sleepy voice (b) a soft, spooky whisper (c) a high, squeaky voice

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