Storytelling Tips Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 22: Storytelling aloud · Set 130 · 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) Speak in a bored voice so it sounds dull. (b) Breathe slowly if you feel nervous. (c) Keep a calm, steady pace at the start.
2. 2.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Breathe slowly if you feel nervous. (b) Say “umm” after every few words. (c) Whisper during the exciting chase.
3. 3.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Pause after you ask your listeners a question. (b) Use a soft voice to build suspense. (c) Turn the pages loudly and lose your place.
4. 4.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a proud king? (a) a fast, buzzing voice (b) a calm, wise voice (c) a grand, royal voice
5. 5.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a sly fox? (a) a sly, sneaky voice (b) a shaky, scared voice (c) a slow, sleepy voice
6. 6.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Speak a little faster when the story gets exciting. (b) Show the size of the giant with your arms. (c) Keep your eyes closed while you speak.
7. 7.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Speak a little faster when the story gets exciting. (b) Keep your face blank, with no feelings. (c) Mumble so nobody can hear the words.
8. 8.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Start with a long list of boring details. (b) Turn away whenever someone laughs. (c) Make eye contact with people around the room.
9. 9.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Add sound effects like “whoosh” or “bang”. (b) Rush the surprise so nobody notices it. (c) Stand tall and smile at the start.
10. 10.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Add sound effects like “whoosh” or “bang”. (b) Start with a long list of boring details. (c) Speak as fast as you possibly can.
11. 11.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a huge giant? (a) a sad, sniffly voice (b) a deep, booming voice (c) a gruff, grumpy voice
12. 12.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Read so slowly that everyone falls asleep. (b) Never pause, not even once. (c) Use a squeaky voice for a tiny mouse.
13. 13.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a child on her birthday? (a) a fast, buzzing voice (b) a quick, excited voice (c) a high, squeaky voice
14. 14.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Pause just before the big surprise. (b) Start with a long list of boring details. (c) Hide your face behind the book.
15. 15.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Stop every few lines to ask for water. (b) Keep saying “and then, and then” every line. (c) Pause after you ask your listeners a question.
16. 16.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Read every word without ever looking up. (b) Know the beginning, middle and end well. (c) Say “umm” after every few words.
17. 17.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Point to where things happen as you describe them. (b) Speak with your hand over your mouth. (c) Say “umm” after every few words.
18. 18.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) End with a clear, strong last line. (b) Read every word without ever looking up. (c) Turn the pages loudly and lose your place.
19. 19.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a frightened rabbit? (a) a calm, wise voice (b) a sad, sniffly voice (c) a shaky, scared voice
20. 20.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Tell it the way you would tell a good friend. (b) Stand where everyone can see you. (c) Stop in the middle to check a phone.
21. 21.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Turn your back to the listeners. (b) Use your hands to show actions. (c) Use the same flat voice all the way through.
22. 22.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a buzzing bee? (a) a shaky, scared voice (b) a grand, royal voice (c) a fast, buzzing voice
23. 23.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a giggling monkey? (a) a giggly, playful voice (b) a deep, booming voice (c) a fast, buzzing voice
24. 24.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Lean in when you share a secret part. (b) Stand behind a table so no one can see you. (c) Speak a little faster when the story gets exciting.
25. 25.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Practise in front of a mirror. (b) End with a clear, strong last line. (c) Skip the middle of the story.
26. 26.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a friendly ghost? (a) a flat, beeping voice (b) a deep, booming voice (c) a soft, spooky whisper
27. 27.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Wave your arms about for no reason. (b) Speak slowly and clearly. (c) Swing from side to side all the time.
28. 28.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Shout every single word. (b) Turn the pages loudly and lose your place. (c) Begin with a hook that grabs attention.
29. 29.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Forget the names of your characters. (b) Turn the pages loudly and lose your place. (c) Use your face to show feelings.
30. 30.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Forget the ending and stop suddenly. (b) Stress the important words. (c) Mumble the most important words.
31. 31.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Rush through the ending to finish fast. (b) Speak softly in a secret or spooky part. (c) Act out a few actions, like knocking on a door.
32. 32.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a grumpy old bear? (a) a gruff, grumpy voice (b) a deep, booming voice (c) a calm, wise voice
33. 33.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Stop every few lines to ask for water. (b) Chew gum while you tell the story. (c) Tell it the way you would tell a good friend.
34. 34.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Rush through the ending to finish fast. (b) Stand where everyone can see you. (c) Talk to only one friend in the room.
35. 35.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a sleepy old tortoise? (a) a slow, sleepy voice (b) a calm, wise voice (c) a sad, sniffly voice
36. 36.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Smile during the happy parts. (b) Stress the important words. (c) Keep your face blank, with no feelings.
37. 37.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Practise telling the story before the show. (b) Tell it the way you would tell a good friend. (c) Read so slowly that everyone falls asleep.
38. 38.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Breathe slowly if you feel nervous. (b) Turn away whenever someone laughs. (c) Change your voice for each character.
39. 39.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Read so slowly that everyone falls asleep. (b) Look around at different listeners, not just one. (c) Hide your face behind the book.
40. 40.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a robot? (a) a high, squeaky voice (b) a flat, beeping voice (c) a calm, wise voice

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