Storytelling Tips Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 22: Storytelling aloud · Set 192 · 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 sly fox? (a) a gruff, grumpy voice (b) a sly, sneaky voice (c) a deep, booming voice
2. 2.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Begin with a hook that grabs attention. (b) Speak slowly and clearly. (c) Speak as fast as you possibly can.
3. 3.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Make the story three times too long. (b) Look at your listeners as you speak. (c) Show a picture or a prop if it helps.
4. 4.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Keep a calm, steady pace at the start. (b) Answer your phone in the middle of the story. (c) Stand behind a table so no one can see you.
5. 5.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Read every word without ever looking up. (b) Whisper during the exciting chase. (c) Speak a little faster when the story gets exciting.
6. 6.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a sleepy old tortoise? (a) a flat, beeping voice (b) a gruff, grumpy voice (c) a slow, sleepy voice
7. 7.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a frightened rabbit? (a) a deep, booming voice (b) a shaky, scared voice (c) a giggly, playful voice
8. 8.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Pause just before the big surprise. (b) Wait for everyone to be quiet before you start. (c) Giggle all through the scary parts.
9. 9.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a wise old owl? (a) a shaky, scared voice (b) a gruff, grumpy voice (c) a calm, wise voice
10. 10.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a buzzing bee? (a) a soft, spooky whisper (b) a fast, buzzing voice (c) a deep, booming voice
11. 11.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Pause so listeners can imagine the scene. (b) Turn your back to the listeners. (c) Whisper the whole story very quietly.
12. 12.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Laugh during the sad parts. (b) Use a soft voice to build suspense. (c) Lean in when you share a secret part.
13. 13.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Skip the middle of the story. (b) Stop in the middle to check a phone. (c) Tell the story in your own words.
14. 14.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Laugh at the joke before you tell it. (b) Choose a story that suits your listeners. (c) Turn the pages loudly and lose your place.
15. 15.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Rush the surprise so nobody notices it. (b) Keep your eyes closed while you speak. (c) Look around at different listeners, not just one.
16. 16.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Speak loudly enough for everyone to hear. (b) Choose a story that suits your listeners. (c) Mumble so nobody can hear the words.
17. 17.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a crying baby elephant? (a) a sad, sniffly voice (b) a quick, excited voice (c) a flat, beeping voice
18. 18.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Skip the middle of the story. (b) Whisper during the exciting chase. (c) Thank your listeners when you finish.
19. 19.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Wait a moment after a funny line. (b) Tell the ending first and spoil the surprise. (c) Stress the important words.
20. 20.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Fiddle with your hair the whole time. (b) Show the size of the giant with your arms. (c) Rush the surprise so nobody notices it.
21. 21.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Use your face to show feelings. (b) Keep your face blank, with no feelings. (c) Tell it the way you would tell a good friend.
22. 22.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Smile during the happy parts. (b) Stand far away from your listeners. (c) Keep your story short enough for the time you have.
23. 23.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Mumble so nobody can hear the words. (b) Read so slowly that everyone falls asleep. (c) Smile during the happy parts.
24. 24.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Lean in when you share a secret part. (b) Look at the floor the whole time. (c) Show the size of the giant with your arms.
25. 25.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Make the story three times too long. (b) Know the beginning, middle and end well. (c) Keep your eyes on the clock the whole time.
26. 26.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Answer your phone in the middle of the story. (b) End with a clear, strong last line. (c) Tell the ending first and spoil the surprise.
27. 27.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a tiny mouse? (a) a shaky, scared voice (b) a high, squeaky voice (c) a slow, sleepy voice
28. 28.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Start with a long list of boring details. (b) Make eye contact with people around the room. (c) Turn away whenever someone laughs.
29. 29.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a child on her birthday? (a) a calm, wise voice (b) a flat, beeping voice (c) a quick, excited voice
30. 30.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Talk over anyone who asks a question. (b) Stress the important words. (c) Use the same flat voice all the way through.
31. 31.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Start with a long list of boring details. (b) Begin with a hook that grabs attention. (c) Speak with your hand over your mouth.
32. 32.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Chew gum while you tell the story. (b) Use a deep voice for a giant or a lion. (c) Stand where everyone can see you.
33. 33.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Whisper the whole story very quietly. (b) Use a deep voice for a giant or a lion. (c) Stand tall and smile at the start.
34. 34.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a giggling monkey? (a) a sly, sneaky voice (b) a giggly, playful voice (c) a deep, booming voice
35. 35.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Forget the names of your characters. (b) Use a deep voice for a giant or a lion. (c) Speak loudly enough for everyone to hear.
36. 36.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Speak in a bored voice so it sounds dull. (b) Talk over anyone who asks a question. (c) Look at your listeners as you speak.
37. 37.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Turn your back to the listeners. (b) Rush the surprise so nobody notices it. (c) Slow down for the most important moment.
38. 38.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Use a soft voice to build suspense. (b) Use the same flat voice all the way through. (c) Practise telling the story before the show.
39. 39.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Giggle all through the scary parts. (b) Keep your eyes closed while you speak. (c) Smile at your listeners at the end.
40. 40.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a huge giant? (a) a deep, booming voice (b) a flat, beeping voice (c) a sly, sneaky voice

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