Storytelling Tips Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 22: Storytelling aloud · Set 163 · 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) Look at your listeners as you speak. (b) Turn the pages loudly and lose your place. (c) Tell the story in your own words.
2. 2.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Keep a calm, steady pace at the start. (b) Forget the ending and stop suddenly. (c) Turn the pages loudly and lose your place.
3. 3.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Wait for everyone to be quiet before you start. (b) Whisper the whole story very quietly. (c) Tell the ending first and spoil the surprise.
4. 4.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Stop in the middle to check a phone. (b) Change your voice for each character. (c) Tell the ending first and spoil the surprise.
5. 5.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Add sound effects like “whoosh” or “bang”. (b) Speak softly in a secret or spooky part. (c) Turn your back to the listeners.
6. 6.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Smile at your listeners at the end. (b) Keep saying “and then, and then” every line. (c) Rush the surprise so nobody notices it.
7. 7.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Keep your eyes on the clock the whole time. (b) Show a picture or a prop if it helps. (c) Stop in the middle to check a phone.
8. 8.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Mumble the most important words. (b) Tell it the way you would tell a good friend. (c) Shout every single word.
9. 9.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Use a deep voice for a giant or a lion. (b) Keep saying “and then, and then” every line. (c) Thank your listeners when you finish.
10. 10.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Speak softly in a secret or spooky part. (b) Keep saying “and then, and then” every line. (c) Speak as fast as you possibly can.
11. 11.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Make the story three times too long. (b) Know the beginning, middle and end well. (c) Forget the names of your characters.
12. 12.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Hide your face behind the book. (b) Never practise before the show. (c) Pause just before the big surprise.
13. 13.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Keep the events in the right order. (b) Stand still instead of swaying about. (c) Fiddle with your hair the whole time.
14. 14.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a sleepy old tortoise? (a) a deep, booming voice (b) a slow, sleepy voice (c) a sly, sneaky voice
15. 15.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Mumble the most important words. (b) End with a clear, strong last line. (c) Show the size of the giant with your arms.
16. 16.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a giggling monkey? (a) a gruff, grumpy voice (b) a grand, royal voice (c) a giggly, playful voice
17. 17.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Never practise before the show. (b) Keep your story short enough for the time you have. (c) Forget the names of your characters.
18. 18.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a friendly ghost? (a) a high, squeaky voice (b) a flat, beeping voice (c) a soft, spooky whisper
19. 19.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Start before everyone is listening. (b) Use your hands to show actions. (c) Wave your arms about for no reason.
20. 20.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a tiny mouse? (a) a slow, sleepy voice (b) a gruff, grumpy voice (c) a high, squeaky voice
21. 21.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Speak loudly enough for everyone to hear. (b) Hide your face behind the book. (c) Know the beginning, middle and end well.
22. 22.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a grumpy old bear? (a) a gruff, grumpy voice (b) a grand, royal voice (c) a shaky, scared voice
23. 23.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Use a soft voice to build suspense. (b) Stand behind a table so no one can see you. (c) Skip the middle of the story.
24. 24.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Forget the names of your characters. (b) Lean in when you share a secret part. (c) Giggle all through the scary parts.
25. 25.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Smile at your listeners at the end. (b) Stand where everyone can see you. (c) Turn away whenever someone laughs.
26. 26.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Laugh at the joke before you tell it. (b) Use the same flat voice all the way through. (c) Choose a story that suits your listeners.
27. 27.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Pause so listeners can imagine the scene. (b) Let your voice rise and fall, not stay flat. (c) Answer your phone in the middle of the story.
28. 28.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a proud king? (a) a grand, royal voice (b) a sad, sniffly voice (c) a sly, sneaky voice
29. 29.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Use a slow, gentle voice for a sad moment. (b) Forget the names of your characters. (c) Speak softly in a secret or spooky part.
30. 30.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Act out a few actions, like knocking on a door. (b) Never pause, not even once. (c) Lean in when you share a secret part.
31. 31.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a wise old owl? (a) a shaky, scared voice (b) a calm, wise voice (c) a gruff, grumpy voice
32. 32.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Stare at the ceiling instead of the audience. (b) Laugh during the sad parts. (c) Practise telling the story before the show.
33. 33.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Wave your arms about for no reason. (b) Use a slow, gentle voice for a sad moment. (c) Use the same flat voice all the way through.
34. 34.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a frightened rabbit? (a) a grand, royal voice (b) a sad, sniffly voice (c) a shaky, scared voice
35. 35.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Rush through the ending to finish fast. (b) Tell the story in your own words. (c) Smile during the happy parts.
36. 36.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Stand still instead of swaying about. (b) Mumble the most important words. (c) Tell the ending first and spoil the surprise.
37. 37.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Show a picture or a prop if it helps. (b) Tell it the way you would tell a good friend. (c) Forget the ending and stop suddenly.
38. 38.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Show a picture or a prop if it helps. (b) Tell the ending first and spoil the surprise. (c) End with a clear, strong last line.
39. 39.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a robot? (a) a deep, booming voice (b) a flat, beeping voice (c) a gruff, grumpy voice
40. 40.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Stand behind a table so no one can see you. (b) Stand tall and smile at the start. (c) Hide your face behind the book.

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