Storytelling Tips Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 22: Storytelling aloud · Set 128 · 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) Keep your eyes on the clock the whole time. (b) Pause so listeners can imagine the scene. (c) Speak up clearly at the most exciting part.
2. 2.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Chew gum while you tell the story. (b) Forget the names of your characters. (c) Use your face to show feelings.
3. 3.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Stop every few lines to ask for water. (b) Mumble so nobody can hear the words. (c) Keep your story short enough for the time you have.
4. 4.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a sly fox? (a) a high, squeaky voice (b) a sly, sneaky voice (c) a grand, royal voice
5. 5.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a robot? (a) a flat, beeping voice (b) a quick, excited voice (c) a grand, royal voice
6. 6.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a wise old owl? (a) a slow, sleepy voice (b) a grand, royal voice (c) a calm, wise voice
7. 7.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Make eye contact with people around the room. (b) Speak as fast as you possibly can. (c) Mutter while looking at your shoes.
8. 8.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Talk over anyone who asks a question. (b) Forget the names of your characters. (c) Tell the story in your own words.
9. 9.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Tell the ending first and spoil the surprise. (b) Forget the ending and stop suddenly. (c) Begin with a hook that grabs attention.
10. 10.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a frightened rabbit? (a) a shaky, scared voice (b) a giggly, playful voice (c) a flat, beeping voice
11. 11.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Chew gum while you tell the story. (b) Choose a story that suits your listeners. (c) Rush the surprise so nobody notices it.
12. 12.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Pause so listeners can imagine the scene. (b) Keep a calm, steady pace at the start. (c) Swing from side to side all the time.
13. 13.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a sleepy old tortoise? (a) a quick, excited voice (b) a giggly, playful voice (c) a slow, sleepy voice
14. 14.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Lean in when you share a secret part. (b) Choose a story that suits your listeners. (c) Turn your back to the listeners.
15. 15.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Rush through the ending to finish fast. (b) Speak loudly enough for everyone to hear. (c) Tell the ending first and spoil the surprise.
16. 16.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Look at your listeners as you speak. (b) Pause after you ask your listeners a question. (c) Never practise before the show.
17. 17.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Talk to only one friend in the room. (b) Practise telling the story before the show. (c) Forget the names of your characters.
18. 18.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Keep your eyes closed while you speak. (b) Start with a long list of boring details. (c) Take a calm breath before you begin.
19. 19.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Tell the ending first and spoil the surprise. (b) Whisper during the exciting chase. (c) Speak a little faster when the story gets exciting.
20. 20.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Hide your face behind the book. (b) Keep saying “and then, and then” every line. (c) Speak softly in a secret or spooky part.
21. 21.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Keep your eyes closed while you speak. (b) Let your voice rise and fall, not stay flat. (c) Use your hands to show actions.
22. 22.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a proud king? (a) a grand, royal voice (b) a slow, sleepy voice (c) a sad, sniffly voice
23. 23.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a friendly ghost? (a) a gruff, grumpy voice (b) a calm, wise voice (c) a soft, spooky whisper
24. 24.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Stop every few lines to ask for water. (b) Breathe slowly if you feel nervous. (c) Start with a long list of boring details.
25. 25.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Turn away whenever someone laughs. (b) Know the beginning, middle and end well. (c) Forget the names of your characters.
26. 26.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a buzzing bee? (a) a high, squeaky voice (b) a shaky, scared voice (c) a fast, buzzing voice
27. 27.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Speak with your hand over your mouth. (b) Ask your listeners a question to involve them. (c) Wave your arms about for no reason.
28. 28.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a huge giant? (a) a gruff, grumpy voice (b) a high, squeaky voice (c) a deep, booming voice
29. 29.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Speak softly in a secret or spooky part. (b) Show the size of the giant with your arms. (c) Skip the middle of the story.
30. 30.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Keep your eyes closed while you speak. (b) Show a picture or a prop if it helps. (c) Start before everyone is listening.
31. 31.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Keep your face blank, with no feelings. (b) Hide your face behind the book. (c) Speak slowly and clearly.
32. 32.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Keep your eyes on the clock the whole time. (b) Talk to only one friend in the room. (c) Change your voice for each character.
33. 33.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Add sound effects like “whoosh” or “bang”. (b) Turn your back to the listeners. (c) Keep your face blank, with no feelings.
34. 34.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Mumble so nobody can hear the words. (b) Begin with a hook that grabs attention. (c) Let your voice rise and fall, not stay flat.
35. 35.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a crying baby elephant? (a) a sad, sniffly voice (b) a giggly, playful voice (c) a slow, sleepy voice
36. 36.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Shout every single word. (b) Start before everyone is listening. (c) Keep a calm, steady pace at the start.
37. 37.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a giggling monkey? (a) a calm, wise voice (b) a giggly, playful voice (c) a slow, sleepy voice
38. 38.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Let your voice rise and fall, not stay flat. (b) Speak with your hand over your mouth. (c) Slow down for the most important moment.
39. 39.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a tiny mouse? (a) a flat, beeping voice (b) a high, squeaky voice (c) a quick, excited voice
40. 40.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a child on her birthday? (a) a giggly, playful voice (b) a quick, excited voice (c) a high, squeaky voice

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