Storytelling Tips Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 22: Storytelling aloud · Set 150 · 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) Keep your eyes closed while you speak. (c) Speak as fast as you possibly can.
2. 2.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a crying baby elephant? (a) a high, squeaky voice (b) a sad, sniffly voice (c) a fast, buzzing voice
3. 3.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Keep your eyes on the clock the whole time. (b) Hide your face behind the book. (c) Take a calm breath before you begin.
4. 4.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Use your face to show feelings. (b) Turn your back to the listeners. (c) Answer your phone in the middle of the story.
5. 5.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Never pause, not even once. (b) Ask your listeners a question to involve them. (c) Say “umm” after every few words.
6. 6.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a frightened rabbit? (a) a gruff, grumpy voice (b) a sad, sniffly voice (c) a shaky, scared voice
7. 7.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Mumble the most important words. (b) Choose a story that suits your listeners. (c) Tell it the way you would tell a good friend.
8. 8.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a tiny mouse? (a) a high, squeaky voice (b) a slow, sleepy voice (c) a quick, excited voice
9. 9.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Never practise before the show. (b) Forget the names of your characters. (c) Keep your story short enough for the time you have.
10. 10.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Hide your face behind the book. (b) Talk over anyone who asks a question. (c) Keep a calm, steady pace at the start.
11. 11.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Use a soft voice to build suspense. (b) Skip the middle of the story. (c) End with a clear, strong last line.
12. 12.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Use a soft voice to build suspense. (b) Never practise before the show. (c) Tell the ending first and spoil the surprise.
13. 13.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a huge giant? (a) a deep, booming voice (b) a calm, wise voice (c) a sad, sniffly voice
14. 14.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Stress the important words. (b) Chew gum while you tell the story. (c) Keep saying “and then, and then” every line.
15. 15.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a buzzing bee? (a) a calm, wise voice (b) a high, squeaky voice (c) a fast, buzzing voice
16. 16.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Pause so listeners can imagine the scene. (b) Mutter while looking at your shoes. (c) Stand behind a table so no one can see you.
17. 17.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Never pause, not even once. (b) Stare at the ceiling instead of the audience. (c) Practise telling the story before the show.
18. 18.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a proud king? (a) a sad, sniffly voice (b) a grand, royal voice (c) a giggly, playful voice
19. 19.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Laugh during the sad parts. (b) Read so slowly that everyone falls asleep. (c) Let your voice rise and fall, not stay flat.
20. 20.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Look at the floor the whole time. (b) Use the same flat voice all the way through. (c) Change your voice for each character.
21. 21.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Speak in a bored voice so it sounds dull. (b) Slow down for the most important moment. (c) Read so slowly that everyone falls asleep.
22. 22.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Tell the ending first and spoil the surprise. (b) Use a squeaky voice for a tiny mouse. (c) Never pause, not even once.
23. 23.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a grumpy old bear? (a) a soft, spooky whisper (b) a gruff, grumpy voice (c) a sly, sneaky voice
24. 24.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Keep the events in the right order. (b) Keep your eyes closed while you speak. (c) Speak loudly enough for everyone to hear.
25. 25.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Show the size of the giant with your arms. (b) Wait for everyone to be quiet before you start. (c) Giggle all through the scary parts.
26. 26.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Keep your eyes on the clock the whole time. (b) Start with a long list of boring details. (c) Add sound effects like “whoosh” or “bang”.
27. 27.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Smile at your listeners at the end. (b) Show the size of the giant with your arms. (c) Look at the floor the whole time.
28. 28.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Mumble so nobody can hear the words. (b) Keep your face blank, with no feelings. (c) Speak loudly enough for everyone to hear.
29. 29.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Know the beginning, middle and end well. (b) Turn away whenever someone laughs. (c) Stress the important words.
30. 30.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Tell the story in your own words. (b) Shout every single word. (c) Pause so listeners can imagine the scene.
31. 31.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Point to where things happen as you describe them. (b) Stop in the middle to check a phone. (c) Stand behind a table so no one can see you.
32. 32.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Tell the story in your own words. (b) Keep saying “and then, and then” every line. (c) Mutter while looking at your shoes.
33. 33.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a sleepy old tortoise? (a) a quick, excited voice (b) a slow, sleepy voice (c) a high, squeaky voice
34. 34.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Mumble the most important words. (b) Whisper the whole story very quietly. (c) Know the beginning, middle and end well.
35. 35.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a wise old owl? (a) a grand, royal voice (b) a shaky, scared voice (c) a calm, wise voice
36. 36.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Let listeners join in with a fun repeated line. (b) Never practise before the show. (c) Pause after you ask your listeners a question.
37. 37.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Pause just before the big surprise. (b) Forget the names of your characters. (c) Thank your listeners when you finish.
38. 38.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Show the size of the giant with your arms. (b) Make the story three times too long. (c) Stand behind a table so no one can see you.
39. 39.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a giggling monkey? (a) a giggly, playful voice (b) a quick, excited voice (c) a calm, wise voice
40. 40.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Speak a little faster when the story gets exciting. (b) Use the same flat voice all the way through. (c) Swing from side to side all the time.

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