Storytelling Tips Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 22: Storytelling aloud · Set 118 · 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) Breathe slowly if you feel nervous. (b) Laugh during the sad parts. (c) Forget the ending and stop suddenly.
2. 2.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Wave your arms about for no reason. (b) Let listeners join in with a fun repeated line. (c) Keep saying “and then, and then” every line.
3. 3.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Slow down for the most important moment. (b) Fiddle with your hair the whole time. (c) Read so slowly that everyone falls asleep.
4. 4.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a tiny mouse? (a) a giggly, playful voice (b) a fast, buzzing voice (c) a high, squeaky voice
5. 5.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a wise old owl? (a) a fast, buzzing voice (b) a calm, wise voice (c) a flat, beeping voice
6. 6.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a grumpy old bear? (a) a calm, wise voice (b) a soft, spooky whisper (c) a gruff, grumpy voice
7. 7.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Start before everyone is listening. (b) Show the size of the giant with your arms. (c) Read every word without ever looking up.
8. 8.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Use the same voice for every character. (b) Let your voice rise and fall, not stay flat. (c) Show the size of the giant with your arms.
9. 9.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a buzzing bee? (a) a fast, buzzing voice (b) a shaky, scared voice (c) a slow, sleepy voice
10. 10.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Speak as fast as you possibly can. (b) Let your voice rise and fall, not stay flat. (c) Turn your back to the listeners.
11. 11.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a sleepy old tortoise? (a) a fast, buzzing voice (b) a slow, sleepy voice (c) a high, squeaky voice
12. 12.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Talk over anyone who asks a question. (b) Start before everyone is listening. (c) Speak slowly and clearly.
13. 13.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Ask your listeners a question to involve them. (b) Mumble the most important words. (c) Read so slowly that everyone falls asleep.
14. 14.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a crying baby elephant? (a) a sad, sniffly voice (b) a soft, spooky whisper (c) a high, squeaky voice
15. 15.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a sly fox? (a) a sly, sneaky voice (b) a shaky, scared voice (c) a quick, excited voice
16. 16.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Whisper during the exciting chase. (b) Begin with a hook that grabs attention. (c) Use a squeaky voice for a tiny mouse.
17. 17.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Show the size of the giant with your arms. (b) Never practise before the show. (c) Know the beginning, middle and end well.
18. 18.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Stop in the middle to check a phone. (b) Make eye contact with people around the room. (c) Use your face to show feelings.
19. 19.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Use a deep voice for a giant or a lion. (b) Never pause, not even once. (c) Talk to only one friend in the room.
20. 20.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Slow down for the most important moment. (b) Keep saying “and then, and then” every line. (c) Lean in when you share a secret part.
21. 21.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Use the same voice for every character. (b) Use your face to show feelings. (c) Speak in a bored voice so it sounds dull.
22. 22.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a giggling monkey? (a) a deep, booming voice (b) a giggly, playful voice (c) a soft, spooky whisper
23. 23.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Speak slowly and clearly. (b) Speak softly in a secret or spooky part. (c) Use the same flat voice all the way through.
24. 24.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Ask your listeners a question to involve them. (b) Look at the floor the whole time. (c) Tell it the way you would tell a good friend.
25. 25.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Speak up clearly at the most exciting part. (b) Show the size of the giant with your arms. (c) Laugh at the joke before you tell it.
26. 26.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a frightened rabbit? (a) a shaky, scared voice (b) a sly, sneaky voice (c) a high, squeaky voice
27. 27.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Use a squeaky voice for a tiny mouse. (b) Stand tall and smile at the start. (c) Rush the surprise so nobody notices it.
28. 28.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Thank your listeners when you finish. (b) Stand far away from your listeners. (c) Speak a little faster when the story gets exciting.
29. 29.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Tell the ending first and spoil the surprise. (b) Pause just before the big surprise. (c) Speak loudly enough for everyone to hear.
30. 30.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a robot? (a) a shaky, scared voice (b) a gruff, grumpy voice (c) a flat, beeping voice
31. 31.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Talk to only one friend in the room. (b) Take a calm breath before you begin. (c) Whisper the whole story very quietly.
32. 32.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a friendly ghost? (a) a soft, spooky whisper (b) a sly, sneaky voice (c) a grand, royal voice
33. 33.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Mutter while looking at your shoes. (b) Let listeners join in with a fun repeated line. (c) Keep a calm, steady pace at the start.
34. 34.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Keep your story short enough for the time you have. (b) Read every word without ever looking up. (c) Choose a story that suits your listeners.
35. 35.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Tell the ending first and spoil the surprise. (b) Look around at different listeners, not just one. (c) Read every word without ever looking up.
36. 36.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Stand where everyone can see you. (b) Skip the middle of the story. (c) Turn away whenever someone laughs.
37. 37.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Speak in a bored voice so it sounds dull. (b) Hide your face behind the book. (c) Lean in when you share a secret part.
38. 38.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Let your voice rise and fall, not stay flat. (b) Use a squeaky voice for a tiny mouse. (c) Mix up the order of events.
39. 39.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Turn your back to the listeners. (b) Use the same voice for every character. (c) Stress the important words.
40. 40.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Giggle all through the scary parts. (b) Practise telling the story before the show. (c) Skip the middle of the story.

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