Storytelling Tips Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 22: Storytelling aloud · Set 178 · 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 buzzing bee? (a) a fast, buzzing voice (b) a grand, royal voice (c) a calm, wise voice
2. 2.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Make eye contact with people around the room. (b) Forget the names of your characters. (c) Practise in front of a mirror.
3. 3.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Whisper the whole story very quietly. (b) Mix up the order of events. (c) Use a soft voice to build suspense.
4. 4.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Forget the names of your characters. (b) Rush through the ending to finish fast. (c) Smile during the happy parts.
5. 5.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Start with a long list of boring details. (b) Look at the floor the whole time. (c) Speak a little faster when the story gets exciting.
6. 6.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Laugh during the sad parts. (b) Wait for everyone to be quiet before you start. (c) Turn away whenever someone laughs.
7. 7.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Speak as fast as you possibly can. (b) Practise telling the story before the show. (c) Whisper during the exciting chase.
8. 8.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Use the same voice for every character. (b) Use your face to show feelings. (c) Keep your eyes closed while you speak.
9. 9.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Speak loudly enough for everyone to hear. (b) Use the same flat voice all the way through. (c) Wait a moment after a funny line.
10. 10.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Use the same flat voice all the way through. (b) Never practise before the show. (c) Use a slow, gentle voice for a sad moment.
11. 11.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a friendly ghost? (a) a calm, wise voice (b) a giggly, playful voice (c) a soft, spooky whisper
12. 12.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Tell it the way you would tell a good friend. (b) Start before everyone is listening. (c) Turn away whenever someone laughs.
13. 13.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Speak a little faster when the story gets exciting. (b) Add sound effects like “whoosh” or “bang”. (c) Rush the surprise so nobody notices it.
14. 14.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Chew gum while you tell the story. (b) Thank your listeners when you finish. (c) Keep saying “and then, and then” every line.
15. 15.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Pause after you ask your listeners a question. (b) Hide your face behind the book. (c) Look around at different listeners, not just one.
16. 16.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Speak softly in a secret or spooky part. (b) Look at your listeners as you speak. (c) Swing from side to side all the time.
17. 17.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Never practise before the show. (b) Mumble the most important words. (c) Use your hands to show actions.
18. 18.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a proud king? (a) a grand, royal voice (b) a quick, excited voice (c) a sly, sneaky voice
19. 19.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Keep a calm, steady pace at the start. (b) Smile during the happy parts. (c) Stop every few lines to ask for water.
20. 20.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Use the same voice for every character. (b) Show the size of the giant with your arms. (c) Use a deep voice for a giant or a lion.
21. 21.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Keep your eyes on the clock the whole time. (b) Laugh at the joke before you tell it. (c) Speak slowly and clearly.
22. 22.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Hide your face behind the book. (b) Turn away whenever someone laughs. (c) Keep your story short enough for the time you have.
23. 23.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Make eye contact with people around the room. (b) Wave your arms about for no reason. (c) Stand tall and smile at the start.
24. 24.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Giggle all through the scary parts. (b) Stand far away from your listeners. (c) Stand still instead of swaying about.
25. 25.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Look at your listeners as you speak. (b) Keep your face blank, with no feelings. (c) Forget the ending and stop suddenly.
26. 26.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a wise old owl? (a) a deep, booming voice (b) a calm, wise voice (c) a gruff, grumpy voice
27. 27.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) Know the beginning, middle and end well.
28. 28.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a robot? (a) a sad, sniffly voice (b) a shaky, scared voice (c) a flat, beeping voice
29. 29.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a child on her birthday? (a) a slow, sleepy voice (b) a giggly, playful voice (c) a quick, excited voice
30. 30.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Stand tall and smile at the start. (b) Never practise before the show. (c) Keep your face blank, with no feelings.
31. 31.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a sly fox? (a) a flat, beeping voice (b) a sly, sneaky voice (c) a quick, excited voice
32. 32.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Tell the ending first and spoil the surprise. (b) Speak a little faster when the story gets exciting. (c) Look at your listeners as you speak.
33. 33.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Know the beginning, middle and end well. (b) Stand tall and smile at the start. (c) Keep your face blank, with no feelings.
34. 34.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Giggle all through the scary parts. (b) Ask your listeners a question to involve them. (c) Lean in when you share a secret part.
35. 35.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Pause after you ask your listeners a question. (b) Look around at different listeners, not just one. (c) Turn away whenever someone laughs.
36. 36.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Forget the names of your characters. (b) Keep a calm, steady pace at the start. (c) Use the same flat voice all the way through.
37. 37.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Whisper during the exciting chase. (b) Change your voice for each character. (c) Keep your eyes on the clock the whole time.
38. 38.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Whisper the whole story very quietly. (b) Show a picture or a prop if it helps. (c) Speak in a bored voice so it sounds dull.
39. 39.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Skip the middle of the story. (b) Speak loudly enough for everyone to hear. (c) Show the size of the giant with your arms.
40. 40.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Practise telling the story before the show. (b) Wait a moment after a funny line. (c) Turn the pages loudly and lose your place.

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