Storytelling Tips Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 22: Storytelling aloud · Set 181 · 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) Know the beginning, middle and end well. (b) Read so slowly that everyone falls asleep. (c) Keep your face blank, with no feelings.
2. 2.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a tiny mouse? (a) a high, squeaky voice (b) a gruff, grumpy voice (c) a shaky, scared voice
3. 3.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Turn the pages loudly and lose your place. (b) Never pause, not even once. (c) Speak loudly enough for everyone to hear.
4. 4.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Rush the surprise so nobody notices it. (b) Shout every single word. (c) Practise telling the story before the show.
5. 5.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Smile at your listeners at the end. (b) Stand behind a table so no one can see you. (c) Slow down for the most important moment.
6. 6.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Keep your story short enough for the time you have. (b) Rush through the ending to finish fast. (c) Hide your face behind the book.
7. 7.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Practise in front of a mirror. (b) Read every word without ever looking up. (c) Let listeners join in with a fun repeated line.
8. 8.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a giggling monkey? (a) a high, squeaky voice (b) a fast, buzzing voice (c) a giggly, playful voice
9. 9.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a child on her birthday? (a) a grand, royal voice (b) a quick, excited voice (c) a sly, sneaky voice
10. 10.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Stop in the middle to check a phone. (b) Pause just before the big surprise. (c) Stand where everyone can see you.
11. 11.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Keep your eyes closed while you speak. (b) Use your hands to show actions. (c) Breathe slowly if you feel nervous.
12. 12.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Breathe slowly if you feel nervous. (b) Talk to only one friend in the room. (c) Swing from side to side all the time.
13. 13.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Stand far away from your listeners. (b) Practise in front of a mirror. (c) Chew gum while you tell the story.
14. 14.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Keep your eyes closed while you speak. (b) Speak as fast as you possibly can. (c) Keep a calm, steady pace at the start.
15. 15.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a wise old owl? (a) a high, squeaky voice (b) a soft, spooky whisper (c) a calm, wise voice
16. 16.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a buzzing bee? (a) a fast, buzzing voice (b) a flat, beeping voice (c) a grand, royal voice
17. 17.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 soft, spooky whisper
18. 18.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a sleepy old tortoise? (a) a soft, spooky whisper (b) a giggly, playful voice (c) a slow, sleepy voice
19. 19.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Speak softly in a secret or spooky part. (b) Talk over anyone who asks a question. (c) Mumble so nobody can hear the words.
20. 20.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a sly fox? (a) a gruff, grumpy voice (b) a sly, sneaky voice (c) a fast, buzzing voice
21. 21.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Keep your eyes on the clock the whole time. (b) Stand behind a table so no one can see you. (c) Let listeners join in with a fun repeated line.
22. 22.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Start before everyone is listening. (b) Wait a moment after a funny line. (c) Tell the story in your own words.
23. 23.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Use a soft voice to build suspense. (b) Skip the middle of the story. (c) Look at the floor the whole time.
24. 24.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Stand far away from your listeners. (b) Slow down for the most important moment. (c) Hide your face behind the book.
25. 25.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Tell the ending first and spoil the surprise. (b) Read every word without ever looking up. (c) Speak slowly and clearly.
26. 26.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Lean in when you share a secret part. (b) Add sound effects like “whoosh” or “bang”. (c) Turn the pages loudly and lose your place.
27. 27.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Pause so listeners can imagine the scene. (b) Stand far away from your listeners. (c) Use a squeaky voice for a tiny mouse.
28. 28.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Chew gum while you tell the story. (b) Smile during the happy parts. (c) Laugh at the joke before you tell it.
29. 29.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Use your face to show feelings. (b) End with a clear, strong last line. (c) Say “umm” after every few words.
30. 30.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Stress the important words. (b) Answer your phone in the middle of the story. (c) Use a squeaky voice for a tiny mouse.
31. 31.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Let your voice rise and fall, not stay flat. (b) Breathe slowly if you feel nervous. (c) Mutter while looking at your shoes.
32. 32.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Forget the names of your characters. (b) Keep your eyes on the clock the whole time. (c) Pause after you ask your listeners a question.
33. 33.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Add sound effects like “whoosh” or “bang”. (b) Speak as fast as you possibly can. (c) Wave your arms about for no reason.
34. 34.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Look around at different listeners, not just one. (b) Speak a little faster when the story gets exciting. (c) Use the same voice for every character.
35. 35.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Keep the events in the right order. (b) Let listeners join in with a fun repeated line. (c) Make the story three times too long.
36. 36.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Turn away whenever someone laughs. (b) Slow down for the most important moment. (c) Pause so listeners can imagine the scene.
37. 37.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Wait for everyone to be quiet before you start. (b) Mix up the order of events. (c) Show a picture or a prop if it helps.
38. 38.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Speak up clearly at the most exciting part. (b) Forget the ending and stop suddenly. (c) Stare at the ceiling instead of the audience.
39. 39.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Use your hands to show actions. (b) Speak loudly enough for everyone to hear. (c) Never pause, not even once.
40. 40.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a proud king? (a) a grand, royal voice (b) a quick, excited voice (c) a sad, sniffly voice

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