Storytelling Tips Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 22: Storytelling aloud · Set 144 · 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) Say “umm” after every few words. (b) Show a picture or a prop if it helps. (c) Practise telling the story before the show.
2. 2.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Tell the ending first and spoil the surprise. (b) Skip the middle of the story. (c) Change your voice for each character.
3. 3.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Wave your arms about for no reason. (b) Chew gum while you tell the story. (c) Ask your listeners a question to involve them.
4. 4.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a frightened rabbit? (a) a shaky, scared voice (b) a calm, wise voice (c) a deep, booming voice
5. 5.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Practise telling the story before the show. (b) Forget the ending and stop suddenly. (c) Make eye contact with people around the room.
6. 6.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Make the story three times too long. (b) Wave your arms about for no reason. (c) Thank your listeners when you finish.
7. 7.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 flat, beeping voice
8. 8.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a wise old owl? (a) a shaky, scared voice (b) a slow, sleepy voice (c) a calm, wise voice
9. 9.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Forget the names of your characters. (b) Choose a story that suits your listeners. (c) Stand behind a table so no one can see you.
10. 10.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Wait for everyone to be quiet before you start. (b) Turn your back to the listeners. (c) Let listeners join in with a fun repeated line.
11. 11.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a giggling monkey? (a) a grand, royal voice (b) a giggly, playful voice (c) a high, squeaky voice
12. 12.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a proud king? (a) a high, squeaky voice (b) a grand, royal voice (c) a shaky, scared voice
13. 13.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) End with a clear, strong last line. (b) Wait for everyone to be quiet before you start. (c) Talk to only one friend in the room.
14. 14.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a robot? (a) a giggly, playful voice (b) a shaky, scared voice (c) a flat, beeping voice
15. 15.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Wait a moment after a funny line. (b) Make eye contact with people around the room. (c) Speak in a bored voice so it sounds dull.
16. 16.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Slow down for the most important moment. (b) Stand behind a table so no one can see you. (c) Start before everyone is listening.
17. 17.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Look at the floor the whole time. (b) Stand where everyone can see you. (c) Breathe slowly if you feel nervous.
18. 18.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Wait a moment after a funny line. (b) Stare at the ceiling instead of the audience. (c) Mix up the order of events.
19. 19.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a sly fox? (a) a sly, sneaky voice (b) a deep, booming voice (c) a grand, royal voice
20. 20.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Show a picture or a prop if it helps. (b) Keep saying “and then, and then” every line. (c) Stand still instead of swaying about.
21. 21.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Make the story three times too long. (b) Turn the pages loudly and lose your place. (c) Show the size of the giant with your arms.
22. 22.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Hide your face behind the book. (b) Smile during the happy parts. (c) Skip the middle of the story.
23. 23.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a sleepy old tortoise? (a) a grand, royal voice (b) a calm, wise voice (c) a slow, sleepy voice
24. 24.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) End with a clear, strong last line. (b) Change your voice for each character. (c) Use the same flat voice all the way through.
25. 25.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Pause so listeners can imagine the scene. (b) Turn the pages loudly and lose your place. (c) Read every word without ever looking up.
26. 26.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Speak in a bored voice so it sounds dull. (b) Keep saying “and then, and then” every line. (c) Speak a little faster when the story gets exciting.
27. 27.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Turn the pages loudly and lose your place. (b) Speak loudly enough for everyone to hear. (c) Stand still instead of swaying about.
28. 28.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Tell it the way you would tell a good friend. (b) Let listeners join in with a fun repeated line. (c) Giggle all through the scary parts.
29. 29.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Wave your arms about for no reason. (b) Laugh at the joke before you tell it. (c) Let listeners join in with a fun repeated line.
30. 30.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Look at your listeners as you speak. (b) Whisper during the exciting chase. (c) Giggle all through the scary parts.
31. 31.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Laugh during the sad parts. (b) Mutter while looking at your shoes. (c) Use a slow, gentle voice for a sad moment.
32. 32.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Tell the ending first and spoil the surprise. (b) Let your voice rise and fall, not stay flat. (c) Rush the surprise so nobody notices it.
33. 33.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Forget the names of your characters. (b) Speak slowly and clearly. (c) Wave your arms about for no reason.
34. 34.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a huge giant? (a) a sly, sneaky voice (b) a calm, wise voice (c) a deep, booming voice
35. 35.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Practise in front of a mirror. (b) Tell it the way you would tell a good friend. (c) Start before everyone is listening.
36. 36.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a friendly ghost? (a) a sly, sneaky voice (b) a soft, spooky whisper (c) a shaky, scared voice
37. 37.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a crying baby elephant? (a) a calm, wise voice (b) a quick, excited voice (c) a sad, sniffly voice
38. 38.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Practise in front of a mirror. (b) Smile during the happy parts. (c) Whisper the whole story very quietly.
39. 39.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) Thank your listeners when you finish.
40. 40.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Smile during the happy parts. (b) Speak up clearly at the most exciting part. (c) Use the same voice for every character.

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