Storytelling Tips Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 22: Storytelling aloud · Set 180 · 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) Lean in when you share a secret part. (b) Point to where things happen as you describe them. (c) Swing from side to side all the time.
2. 2.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a friendly ghost? (a) a quick, excited voice (b) a calm, wise voice (c) a soft, spooky whisper
3. 3.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Hide your face behind the book. (b) Never practise before the show. (c) Use your hands to show actions.
4. 4.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a robot? (a) a fast, buzzing voice (b) a flat, beeping voice (c) a deep, booming voice
5. 5.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Speak loudly enough for everyone to hear. (b) Show the size of the giant with your arms. (c) Stop in the middle to check a phone.
6. 6.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Hide your face behind the book. (b) Act out a few actions, like knocking on a door. (c) Ask your listeners a question to involve them.
7. 7.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Speak up clearly at the most exciting part. (b) Keep saying “and then, and then” every line. (c) Breathe slowly if you feel nervous.
8. 8.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Make eye contact with people around the room. (b) Forget the ending and stop suddenly. (c) Tell the ending first and spoil the surprise.
9. 9.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a sleepy old tortoise? (a) a slow, sleepy voice (b) a giggly, playful voice (c) a calm, wise voice
10. 10.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a giggling monkey? (a) a giggly, playful voice (b) a soft, spooky whisper (c) a calm, wise voice
11. 11.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Make the story three times too long. (b) Breathe slowly if you feel nervous. (c) Keep the events in the right order.
12. 12.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Smile during the happy parts. (b) Keep your eyes closed while you speak. (c) Use a deep voice for a giant or a lion.
13. 13.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Look around at different listeners, not just one. (b) Turn the pages loudly and lose your place. (c) Speak softly in a secret or spooky part.
14. 14.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a crying baby elephant? (a) a flat, beeping voice (b) a shaky, scared voice (c) a sad, sniffly voice
15. 15.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a wise old owl? (a) a fast, buzzing voice (b) a calm, wise voice (c) a grand, royal voice
16. 16.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Wave your arms about for no reason. (b) Use your face to show feelings. (c) Use the same voice for every character.
17. 17.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Speak softly in a secret or spooky part. (b) Stress the important words. (c) Read so slowly that everyone falls asleep.
18. 18.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Answer your phone in the middle of the story. (b) Slow down for the most important moment. (c) Mutter while looking at your shoes.
19. 19.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a tiny mouse? (a) a quick, excited voice (b) a high, squeaky voice (c) a sad, sniffly voice
20. 20.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Make the story three times too long. (b) Keep your face blank, with no feelings. (c) Keep a calm, steady pace at the start.
21. 21.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Keep saying “and then, and then” every line. (b) Lean in when you share a secret part. (c) Look at the floor the whole time.
22. 22.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a sly fox? (a) a soft, spooky whisper (b) a sly, sneaky voice (c) a slow, sleepy voice
23. 23.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Talk to only one friend in the room. (b) Stop in the middle to check a phone. (c) Let listeners join in with a fun repeated line.
24. 24.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Make the story three times too long. (b) Speak softly in a secret or spooky part. (c) Whisper during the exciting chase.
25. 25.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a frightened rabbit? (a) a soft, spooky whisper (b) a shaky, scared voice (c) a sly, sneaky voice
26. 26.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Swing from side to side all the time. (b) Turn away whenever someone laughs. (c) Ask your listeners a question to involve them.
27. 27.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Speak with your hand over your mouth. (b) Use your hands to show actions. (c) Tell it the way you would tell a good friend.
28. 28.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Never practise before the show. (b) Stand where everyone can see you. (c) Giggle all through the scary parts.
29. 29.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a grumpy old bear? (a) a shaky, scared voice (b) a gruff, grumpy voice (c) a sad, sniffly voice
30. 30.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Use your hands to show actions. (b) Make eye contact with people around the room. (c) Mix up the order of events.
31. 31.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Smile during the happy parts. (b) Use the same voice for every character. (c) Speak as fast as you possibly can.
32. 32.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Turn the pages loudly and lose your place. (b) Speak loudly enough for everyone to hear. (c) Mumble so nobody can hear the words.
33. 33.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Stare at the ceiling instead of the audience. (b) Mix up the order of events. (c) Stress the important words.
34. 34.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Show the size of the giant with your arms. (b) Talk to only one friend in the room. (c) Pause after you ask your listeners a question.
35. 35.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Pause just before the big surprise. (b) Begin with a hook that grabs attention. (c) Laugh at the joke before you tell it.
36. 36.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a proud king? (a) a grand, royal voice (b) a flat, beeping voice (c) a high, squeaky voice
37. 37.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Practise telling the story before the show. (b) Pause so listeners can imagine the scene. (c) Tell the ending first and spoil the surprise.
38. 38.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Let your voice rise and fall, not stay flat. (b) Look at the floor the whole time. (c) Keep saying “and then, and then” every line.
39. 39.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a buzzing bee? (a) a shaky, scared voice (b) a sly, sneaky voice (c) a fast, buzzing voice
40. 40.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Keep the events in the right order. (b) Never practise before the show. (c) Tell the ending first and spoil the surprise.

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