Storytelling Tips Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 22: Storytelling aloud · Set 19 · 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 robot? (a) a deep, booming voice (b) a calm, wise voice (c) a flat, beeping voice
2. 2.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Practise telling the story before the show. (b) Chew gum while you tell the story. (c) Practise in front of a mirror.
3. 3.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Speak as fast as you possibly can. (b) Stop every few lines to ask for water. (c) Use your hands to show actions.
4. 4.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Make the story three times too long. (b) Rush the surprise so nobody notices it. (c) Speak loudly enough for everyone to hear.
5. 5.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a friendly ghost? (a) a fast, buzzing voice (b) a soft, spooky whisper (c) a flat, beeping voice
6. 6.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Talk over anyone who asks a question. (b) Keep a calm, steady pace at the start. (c) Keep the events in the right order.
7. 7.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Change your voice for each character. (b) Turn your back to the listeners. (c) Use your hands to show actions.
8. 8.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a proud king? (a) a shaky, scared voice (b) a sad, sniffly voice (c) a grand, royal voice
9. 9.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Keep your eyes on the clock the whole time. (b) Pause so listeners can imagine the scene. (c) Show the size of the giant with your arms.
10. 10.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Mumble the most important words. (b) Wave your arms about for no reason. (c) Make eye contact with people around the room.
11. 11.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a sly fox? (a) a fast, buzzing voice (b) a sly, sneaky voice (c) a sad, sniffly voice
12. 12.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Look around at different listeners, not just one. (b) Speak as fast as you possibly can. (c) Hide your face behind the book.
13. 13.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a child on her birthday? (a) a deep, booming voice (b) a flat, beeping voice (c) a quick, excited voice
14. 14.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a giggling monkey? (a) a slow, sleepy voice (b) a flat, beeping voice (c) a giggly, playful voice
15. 15.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Act out a few actions, like knocking on a door. (b) Use a slow, gentle voice for a sad moment. (c) Look at the floor the whole time.
16. 16.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a sleepy old tortoise? (a) a soft, spooky whisper (b) a slow, sleepy voice (c) a fast, buzzing voice
17. 17.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Answer your phone in the middle of the story. (b) Wave your arms about for no reason. (c) Smile at your listeners at the end.
18. 18.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Practise in front of a mirror. (b) Mumble the most important words. (c) Stand still instead of swaying about.
19. 19.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Rush through the ending to finish fast. (b) Keep the events in the right order. (c) Start with a long list of boring details.
20. 20.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Ask your listeners a question to involve them. (b) Keep your eyes closed while you speak. (c) Fiddle with your hair the whole time.
21. 21.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Mutter while looking at your shoes. (b) Never pause, not even once. (c) Speak slowly and clearly.
22. 22.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Breathe slowly if you feel nervous. (b) Swing from side to side all the time. (c) Mix up the order of events.
23. 23.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Start with a long list of boring details. (b) Take a calm breath before you begin. (c) Tell the story in your own words.
24. 24.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Stress the important words. (b) Tell the ending first and spoil the surprise. (c) Keep your eyes on the clock the whole time.
25. 25.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Never practise before the show. (b) Use your hands to show actions. (c) Begin with a hook that grabs attention.
26. 26.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a wise old owl? (a) a soft, spooky whisper (b) a grand, royal voice (c) a calm, wise voice
27. 27.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a huge giant? (a) a quick, excited voice (b) a deep, booming voice (c) a sad, sniffly voice
28. 28.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Speak as fast as you possibly can. (b) End with a clear, strong last line. (c) Keep your eyes on the clock the whole time.
29. 29.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Practise telling the story before the show. (b) Rush through the ending to finish fast. (c) Pause so listeners can imagine the scene.
30. 30.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Chew gum while you tell the story. (b) Know the beginning, middle and end well. (c) Read so slowly that everyone falls asleep.
31. 31.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a crying baby elephant? (a) a sad, sniffly voice (b) a deep, booming voice (c) a quick, excited voice
32. 32.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Talk over anyone who asks a question. (b) Speak softly in a secret or spooky part. (c) Shout every single word.
33. 33.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Take a calm breath before you begin. (b) Wait for everyone to be quiet before you start. (c) Mumble so nobody can hear the words.
34. 34.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Pause after you ask your listeners a question. (b) Show the size of the giant with your arms. (c) Rush the surprise so nobody notices it.
35. 35.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Stop in the middle to check a phone. (b) Smile during the happy parts. (c) Use a slow, gentle voice for a sad moment.
36. 36.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Turn the pages loudly and lose your place. (b) Begin with a hook that grabs attention. (c) End with a clear, strong last line.
37. 37.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Add sound effects like “whoosh” or “bang”. (b) Stand where everyone can see you. (c) Make the story three times too long.
38. 38.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Tell the ending first and spoil the surprise. (b) Turn your back to the listeners. (c) Stand where everyone can see you.
39. 39.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a tiny mouse? (a) a deep, booming voice (b) a high, squeaky voice (c) a fast, buzzing voice
40. 40.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Skip the middle of the story. (b) Rush the surprise so nobody notices it. (c) Show the size of the giant with your arms.

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