Storytelling Tips Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 22: Storytelling aloud · Set 161 · 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.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a frightened rabbit? (a) a sly, sneaky voice (b) a shaky, scared voice (c) a fast, buzzing voice
2. 2.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Turn your back to the listeners. (b) Look around at different listeners, not just one. (c) Read every word without ever looking up.
3. 3.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a sly fox? (a) a fast, buzzing voice (b) a shaky, scared voice (c) a sly, sneaky voice
4. 4.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a grumpy old bear? (a) a gruff, grumpy voice (b) a fast, buzzing voice (c) a slow, sleepy voice
5. 5.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Make the story three times too long. (b) Know the beginning, middle and end well. (c) Point to where things happen as you describe them.
6. 6.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a wise old owl? (a) a calm, wise voice (b) a shaky, scared voice (c) a gruff, grumpy voice
7. 7.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Mutter while looking at your shoes. (b) Keep a calm, steady pace at the start. (c) Tell it the way you would tell a good friend.
8. 8.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Add sound effects like “whoosh” or “bang”. (b) Swing from side to side all the time. (c) Fiddle with your hair the whole time.
9. 9.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a tiny mouse? (a) a gruff, grumpy voice (b) a slow, sleepy voice (c) a high, squeaky voice
10. 10.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a sleepy old tortoise? (a) a slow, sleepy voice (b) a deep, booming voice (c) a high, squeaky voice
11. 11.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Swing from side to side all the time. (b) Breathe slowly if you feel nervous. (c) Mumble so nobody can hear the words.
12. 12.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Chew gum while you tell the story. (b) Smile at your listeners at the end. (c) Tell the story in your own words.
13. 13.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Choose a story that suits your listeners. (b) Chew gum while you tell the story. (c) Forget the names of your characters.
14. 14.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Pause after you ask your listeners a question. (b) Smile during the happy parts. (c) Turn the pages loudly and lose your place.
15. 15.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a huge giant? (a) a gruff, grumpy voice (b) a deep, booming voice (c) a quick, excited voice
16. 16.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Talk over anyone who asks a question. (b) Let listeners join in with a fun repeated line. (c) Pause so listeners can imagine the scene.
17. 17.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Laugh during the sad parts. (b) Ask your listeners a question to involve them. (c) Fiddle with your hair the whole time.
18. 18.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Smile at your listeners at the end. (b) Answer your phone in the middle of the story. (c) Mumble so nobody can hear the words.
19. 19.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a friendly ghost? (a) a sly, sneaky voice (b) a soft, spooky whisper (c) a slow, sleepy voice
20. 20.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Swing from side to side all the time. (b) Rush through the ending to finish fast. (c) Practise in front of a mirror.
21. 21.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Hide your face behind the book. (b) Show a picture or a prop if it helps. (c) Turn your back to the listeners.
22. 22.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Let your voice rise and fall, not stay flat. (b) Speak as fast as you possibly can. (c) Stand where everyone can see you.
23. 23.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Mutter while looking at your shoes. (b) Look at your listeners as you speak. (c) Read every word without ever looking up.
24. 24.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Talk to only one friend in the room. (b) Thank your listeners when you finish. (c) Start before everyone is listening.
25. 25.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Whisper the whole story very quietly. (b) Use your hands to show actions. (c) Look at your listeners as you speak.
26. 26.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a robot? (a) a deep, booming voice (b) a flat, beeping voice (c) a fast, buzzing voice
27. 27.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a proud king? (a) a deep, booming voice (b) a calm, wise voice (c) a grand, royal voice
28. 28.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Add sound effects like “whoosh” or “bang”. (b) Act out a few actions, like knocking on a door. (c) Say “umm” after every few words.
29. 29.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Begin with a hook that grabs attention. (b) Answer your phone in the middle of the story. (c) Keep the events in the right order.
30. 30.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Never pause, not even once. (b) Ask your listeners a question to involve them. (c) Keep your story short enough for the time you have.
31. 31.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Lean in when you share a secret part. (b) Let your voice rise and fall, not stay flat. (c) Keep saying “and then, and then” every line.
32. 32.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Thank your listeners when you finish. (b) Use a squeaky voice for a tiny mouse. (c) Start before everyone is listening.
33. 33.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Rush through the ending to finish fast. (b) Use your face to show feelings. (c) Thank your listeners when you finish.
34. 34.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Mix up the order of events. (b) Use a deep voice for a giant or a lion. (c) Let your voice rise and fall, not stay flat.
35. 35.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a buzzing bee? (a) a deep, booming voice (b) a grand, royal voice (c) a fast, buzzing voice
36. 36.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Hide your face behind the book. (b) Stand behind a table so no one can see you. (c) Use your face to show feelings.
37. 37.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Change your voice for each character. (b) Mumble the most important words. (c) Talk to only one friend in the room.
38. 38.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Smile during the happy parts. (b) Keep your eyes closed while you speak. (c) Speak slowly and clearly.
39. 39.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Stop every few lines to ask for water. (b) Point to where things happen as you describe them. (c) Skip the middle of the story.
40. 40.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Read so slowly that everyone falls asleep. (b) Stress the important words. (c) Whisper the whole story very quietly.

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