Storytelling Tips Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 22: Storytelling aloud · Set 183 · 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) Use the same voice for every character. (b) End with a clear, strong last line. (c) Shout every single word.
2. 2.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Let your voice rise and fall, not stay flat. (b) Wait a moment after a funny line. (c) Mumble so nobody can hear the words.
3. 3.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Hide your face behind the book. (b) Look at the floor the whole time. (c) Use your face to show feelings.
4. 4.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Use a slow, gentle voice for a sad moment. (b) Swing from side to side all the time. (c) Speak as fast as you possibly can.
5. 5.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Whisper the whole story very quietly. (b) Fiddle with your hair the whole time. (c) Stand tall and smile at the start.
6. 6.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Pause so listeners can imagine the scene. (b) Rush through the ending to finish fast. (c) Keep your story short enough for the time you have.
7. 7.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Slow down for the most important moment. (b) Laugh at the joke before you tell it. (c) Read every word without ever looking up.
8. 8.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a sly fox? (a) a shaky, scared voice (b) a soft, spooky whisper (c) a sly, sneaky voice
9. 9.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Speak in a bored voice so it sounds dull. (b) Point to where things happen as you describe them. (c) Take a calm breath before you begin.
10. 10.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Point to where things happen as you describe them. (b) Mumble the most important words. (c) Stop in the middle to check a phone.
11. 11.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Practise telling the story before the show. (b) Keep your face blank, with no feelings. (c) Rush the surprise so nobody notices it.
12. 12.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a frightened rabbit? (a) a soft, spooky whisper (b) a calm, wise voice (c) a shaky, scared voice
13. 13.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Speak softly in a secret or spooky part. (b) Change your voice for each character. (c) Start before everyone is listening.
14. 14.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Speak loudly enough for everyone to hear. (b) Turn away whenever someone laughs. (c) Thank your listeners when you finish.
15. 15.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a friendly ghost? (a) a sly, sneaky voice (b) a gruff, grumpy voice (c) a soft, spooky whisper
16. 16.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Stand far away from your listeners. (b) Speak loudly enough for everyone to hear. (c) Tell the story in your own words.
17. 17.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a giggling monkey? (a) a giggly, playful voice (b) a high, squeaky voice (c) a shaky, scared voice
18. 18.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Mix up the order of events. (b) Stand where everyone can see you. (c) Pause after you ask your listeners a question.
19. 19.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a robot? (a) a high, squeaky voice (b) a fast, buzzing voice (c) a flat, beeping voice
20. 20.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Whisper the whole story very quietly. (b) Add sound effects like “whoosh” or “bang”. (c) Stress the important words.
21. 21.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Let listeners join in with a fun repeated line. (b) Practise in front of a mirror. (c) Answer your phone in the middle of the story.
22. 22.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a tiny mouse? (a) a high, squeaky voice (b) a giggly, playful voice (c) a grand, royal voice
23. 23.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Stand far away from your listeners. (b) Speak up clearly at the most exciting part. (c) Talk to only one friend in the room.
24. 24.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Talk over anyone who asks a question. (b) Stand still instead of swaying about. (c) Use the same flat voice all the way through.
25. 25.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a crying baby elephant? (a) a shaky, scared voice (b) a soft, spooky whisper (c) a sad, sniffly voice
26. 26.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Use your hands to show actions. (b) Talk to only one friend in the room. (c) Whisper the whole story very quietly.
27. 27.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Pause just before the big surprise. (b) Laugh at the joke before you tell it. (c) Wait for everyone to be quiet before you start.
28. 28.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Never practise before the show. (b) Choose a story that suits your listeners. (c) Look at your listeners as you speak.
29. 29.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a child on her birthday? (a) a shaky, scared voice (b) a gruff, grumpy voice (c) a quick, excited voice
30. 30.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Speak up clearly at the most exciting part. (b) Turn your back to the listeners. (c) Keep the events in the right order.
31. 31.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a proud king? (a) a gruff, grumpy voice (b) a grand, royal voice (c) a high, squeaky voice
32. 32.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Rush the surprise so nobody notices it. (b) Tell it the way you would tell a good friend. (c) Smile during the happy parts.
33. 33.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Keep your face blank, with no feelings. (b) Stand where everyone can see you. (c) Fiddle with your hair the whole time.
34. 34.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Pause just before the big surprise. (b) Hide your face behind the book. (c) Choose a story that suits your listeners.
35. 35.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a grumpy old bear? (a) a gruff, grumpy voice (b) a high, squeaky voice (c) a calm, wise voice
36. 36.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a wise old owl? (a) a giggly, playful voice (b) a calm, wise voice (c) a deep, booming voice
37. 37.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Mumble so nobody can hear the words. (b) Forget the names of your characters. (c) Look at your listeners as you speak.
38. 38.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a sleepy old tortoise? (a) a sad, sniffly voice (b) a slow, sleepy voice (c) a calm, wise voice
39. 39.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Mumble the most important words. (b) Practise telling the story before the show. (c) Speak slowly and clearly.
40. 40.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Act out a few actions, like knocking on a door. (b) Keep your eyes closed while you speak. (c) Skip the middle of the story.

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