Storytelling Tips Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 22: Storytelling aloud · Set 110 · 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) Smile at your listeners at the end. (b) Speak as fast as you possibly can. (c) Read so slowly that everyone falls asleep.
2. 2.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Make eye contact with people around the room. (b) Mumble so nobody can hear the words. (c) Show the size of the giant with your arms.
3. 3.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a grumpy old bear? (a) a soft, spooky whisper (b) a shaky, scared voice (c) a gruff, grumpy voice
4. 4.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Tell the ending first and spoil the surprise. (b) Act out a few actions, like knocking on a door. (c) Look at your listeners as you speak.
5. 5.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a huge giant? (a) a gruff, grumpy voice (b) a deep, booming voice (c) a shaky, scared voice
6. 6.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Change your voice for each character. (b) Giggle all through the scary parts. (c) Turn the pages loudly and lose your place.
7. 7.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Talk to only one friend in the room. (b) Look at the floor the whole time. (c) Show the size of the giant with your arms.
8. 8.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Turn the pages loudly and lose your place. (b) Never pause, not even once. (c) Tell it the way you would tell a good friend.
9. 9.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a giggling monkey? (a) a flat, beeping voice (b) a giggly, playful voice (c) a deep, booming voice
10. 10.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a friendly ghost? (a) a gruff, grumpy voice (b) a slow, sleepy voice (c) a soft, spooky whisper
11. 11.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Tell the story in your own words. (b) Whisper the whole story very quietly. (c) Look around at different listeners, not just one.
12. 12.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Turn your back to the listeners. (b) Mumble so nobody can hear the words. (c) Pause after you ask your listeners a question.
13. 13.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Speak a little faster when the story gets exciting. (b) Hide your face behind the book. (c) Mumble the most important words.
14. 14.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Use a deep voice for a giant or a lion. (b) Wait for everyone to be quiet before you start. (c) Never practise before the show.
15. 15.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Change your voice for each character. (b) Speak slowly and clearly. (c) Stand behind a table so no one can see you.
16. 16.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Stand still instead of swaying about. (b) Thank your listeners when you finish. (c) Rush the surprise so nobody notices it.
17. 17.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Keep your eyes on the clock the whole time. (b) Use a squeaky voice for a tiny mouse. (c) Lean in when you share a secret part.
18. 18.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Pause just before the big surprise. (b) Use the same voice for every character. (c) Know the beginning, middle and end well.
19. 19.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Use a slow, gentle voice for a sad moment. (b) Turn away whenever someone laughs. (c) Take a calm breath before you begin.
20. 20.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Smile during the happy parts. (b) Lean in when you share a secret part. (c) Chew gum while you tell the story.
21. 21.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Use a squeaky voice for a tiny mouse. (b) Thank your listeners when you finish. (c) Giggle all through the scary parts.
22. 22.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Let your voice rise and fall, not stay flat. (b) Stop in the middle to check a phone. (c) Turn your back to the listeners.
23. 23.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Know the beginning, middle and end well. (b) Change your voice for each character. (c) Wave your arms about for no reason.
24. 24.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Keep saying “and then, and then” every line. (b) Look at the floor the whole time. (c) End with a clear, strong last line.
25. 25.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Use a deep voice for a giant or a lion. (b) Tell the story in your own words. (c) Start with a long list of boring details.
26. 26.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Rush through the ending to finish fast. (b) Speak loudly enough for everyone to hear. (c) Act out a few actions, like knocking on a door.
27. 27.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a child on her birthday? (a) a gruff, grumpy voice (b) a giggly, playful voice (c) a quick, excited voice
28. 28.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Forget the ending and stop suddenly. (b) Pause just before the big surprise. (c) Never practise before the show.
29. 29.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a buzzing bee? (a) a fast, buzzing voice (b) a sad, sniffly voice (c) a gruff, grumpy voice
30. 30.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Practise telling the story before the show. (b) Tell the story in your own words. (c) Mutter while looking at your shoes.
31. 31.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Stand tall and smile at the start. (b) Speak as fast as you possibly can. (c) Know the beginning, middle and end well.
32. 32.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a robot? (a) a flat, beeping voice (b) a fast, buzzing voice (c) a calm, wise voice
33. 33.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a tiny mouse? (a) a calm, wise voice (b) a high, squeaky voice (c) a quick, excited voice
34. 34.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a wise old owl? (a) a high, squeaky voice (b) a grand, royal voice (c) a calm, wise voice
35. 35.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Pause just before the big surprise. (b) Forget the ending and stop suddenly. (c) Tell it the way you would tell a good friend.
36. 36.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a frightened rabbit? (a) a shaky, scared voice (b) a deep, booming voice (c) a slow, sleepy voice
37. 37.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Add sound effects like “whoosh” or “bang”. (b) Chew gum while you tell the story. (c) Stare at the ceiling instead of the audience.
38. 38.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a sleepy old tortoise? (a) a slow, sleepy voice (b) a sly, sneaky voice (c) a high, squeaky voice
39. 39.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Look at your listeners as you speak. (b) Tell the ending first and spoil the surprise. (c) Rush through the ending to finish fast.
40. 40.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Speak up clearly at the most exciting part. (b) Tell the ending first and spoil the surprise. (c) Read so slowly that everyone falls asleep.

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