Storytelling Tips Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 22: Storytelling aloud · Set 121 · 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) Stress the important words. (b) Breathe slowly if you feel nervous. (c) Laugh at the joke before you tell it.
2. 2.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a child on her birthday? (a) a high, squeaky voice (b) a quick, excited voice (c) a flat, beeping voice
3. 3.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Practise telling the story before the show. (b) Wave your arms about for no reason. (c) Show the size of the giant with your arms.
4. 4.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Turn your back to the listeners. (b) Smile during the happy parts. (c) Use the same voice for every character.
5. 5.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Turn your back to the listeners. (b) Tell the story in your own words. (c) Start before everyone is listening.
6. 6.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a huge giant? (a) a gruff, grumpy voice (b) a deep, booming voice (c) a sly, sneaky voice
7. 7.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a wise old owl? (a) a deep, booming voice (b) a sad, sniffly voice (c) a calm, wise voice
8. 8.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a giggling monkey? (a) a sly, sneaky voice (b) a slow, sleepy voice (c) a giggly, playful voice
9. 9.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Chew gum while you tell the story. (b) Make eye contact with people around the room. (c) Shout every single word.
10. 10.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Speak in a bored voice so it sounds dull. (b) Make eye contact with people around the room. (c) Act out a few actions, like knocking on a door.
11. 11.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Giggle all through the scary parts. (b) Point to where things happen as you describe them. (c) Laugh at the joke before you tell it.
12. 12.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a buzzing bee? (a) a grand, royal voice (b) a fast, buzzing voice (c) a sly, sneaky voice
13. 13.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Say “umm” after every few words. (b) Rush the surprise so nobody notices it. (c) Pause so listeners can imagine the scene.
14. 14.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a proud king? (a) a grand, royal voice (b) a quick, excited voice (c) a shaky, scared voice
15. 15.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Wait a moment after a funny line. (b) Stand behind a table so no one can see you. (c) Tell it the way you would tell a good friend.
16. 16.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Tell the ending first and spoil the surprise. (b) Turn the pages loudly and lose your place. (c) Change your voice for each character.
17. 17.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Thank your listeners when you finish. (b) Turn the pages loudly and lose your place. (c) Use your hands to show actions.
18. 18.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a crying baby elephant? (a) a sad, sniffly voice (b) a slow, sleepy voice (c) a quick, excited voice
19. 19.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a sleepy old tortoise? (a) a giggly, playful voice (b) a slow, sleepy voice (c) a shaky, scared voice
20. 20.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a robot? (a) a gruff, grumpy voice (b) a flat, beeping voice (c) a sly, sneaky voice
21. 21.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Keep your story short enough for the time you have. (b) Use the same flat voice all the way through. (c) Use your hands to show actions.
22. 22.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Giggle all through the scary parts. (b) Rush the surprise so nobody notices it. (c) Choose a story that suits your listeners.
23. 23.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Look at your listeners as you speak. (b) Forget the ending and stop suddenly. (c) Mutter while looking at your shoes.
24. 24.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Show the size of the giant with your arms. (b) Turn the pages loudly and lose your place. (c) Keep your eyes on the clock the whole time.
25. 25.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a sly fox? (a) a fast, buzzing voice (b) a sly, sneaky voice (c) a slow, sleepy voice
26. 26.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Never practise before the show. (b) Speak a little faster when the story gets exciting. (c) Shout every single word.
27. 27.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Stand tall and smile at the start. (b) Fiddle with your hair the whole time. (c) Speak loudly enough for everyone to hear.
28. 28.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Look around at different listeners, not just one. (b) Read every word without ever looking up. (c) Stand behind a table so no one can see you.
29. 29.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a friendly ghost? (a) a deep, booming voice (b) a grand, royal voice (c) a soft, spooky whisper
30. 30.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a frightened rabbit? (a) a deep, booming voice (b) a sad, sniffly voice (c) a shaky, scared voice
31. 31.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Turn your back to the listeners. (b) Whisper during the exciting chase. (c) Practise telling the story before the show.
32. 32.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Pause so listeners can imagine the scene. (b) Never practise before the show. (c) Keep your story short enough for the time you have.
33. 33.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Turn the pages loudly and lose your place. (b) Turn away whenever someone laughs. (c) Use a soft voice to build suspense.
34. 34.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Mumble so nobody can hear the words. (b) Begin with a hook that grabs attention. (c) Start with a long list of boring details.
35. 35.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Wave your arms about for no reason. (b) Use the same voice for every character. (c) Know the beginning, middle and end well.
36. 36.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Pause so listeners can imagine the scene. (b) Show a picture or a prop if it helps. (c) Talk to only one friend in the room.
37. 37.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Use a squeaky voice for a tiny mouse. (b) Use the same flat voice all the way through. (c) Talk to only one friend in the room.
38. 38.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Start before everyone is listening. (b) Skip the middle of the story. (c) Use your face to show feelings.
39. 39.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a grumpy old bear? (a) a gruff, grumpy voice (b) a flat, beeping voice (c) a soft, spooky whisper
40. 40.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Slow down for the most important moment. (b) Read so slowly that everyone falls asleep. (c) Whisper during the exciting chase.

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