Storytelling Tips Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 22: Storytelling aloud · Set 216 · 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) Stare at the ceiling instead of the audience. (b) Rush the surprise so nobody notices it. (c) Take a calm breath before you begin.
2. 2.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a crying baby elephant? (a) a flat, beeping voice (b) a deep, booming voice (c) a sad, sniffly voice
3. 3.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Mumble so nobody can hear the words. (b) Change your voice for each character. (c) Tell it the way you would tell a good friend.
4. 4.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Speak up clearly at the most exciting part. (b) Talk to only one friend in the room. (c) Rush the surprise so nobody notices it.
5. 5.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Hide your face behind the book. (b) Know the beginning, middle and end well. (c) Fiddle with your hair the whole time.
6. 6.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Read every word without ever looking up. (b) Look at the floor the whole time. (c) Slow down for the most important moment.
7. 7.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Speak in a bored voice so it sounds dull. (b) Chew gum while you tell the story. (c) Speak a little faster when the story gets exciting.
8. 8.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Shout every single word. (b) Use your face to show feelings. (c) Start with a long list of boring details.
9. 9.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Stand far away from your listeners. (b) Speak a little faster when the story gets exciting. (c) Speak loudly enough for everyone to hear.
10. 10.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Stand still instead of swaying about. (b) Turn away whenever someone laughs. (c) Use a soft voice to build suspense.
11. 11.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a grumpy old bear? (a) a deep, booming voice (b) a sly, sneaky voice (c) a gruff, grumpy voice
12. 12.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Stand tall and smile at the start. (b) Speak with your hand over your mouth. (c) Rush the surprise so nobody notices it.
13. 13.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Stand behind a table so no one can see you. (b) Wait for everyone to be quiet before you start. (c) Speak in a bored voice so it sounds dull.
14. 14.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Turn the pages loudly and lose your place. (b) Practise in front of a mirror. (c) Pause after you ask your listeners a question.
15. 15.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Use your face to show feelings. (b) Start with a long list of boring details. (c) Let listeners join in with a fun repeated line.
16. 16.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Laugh during the sad parts. (b) Stare at the ceiling instead of the audience. (c) Show a picture or a prop if it helps.
17. 17.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Show the size of the giant with your arms. (b) Mutter while looking at your shoes. (c) Talk to only one friend in the room.
18. 18.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Use the same flat voice all the way through. (b) Use a squeaky voice for a tiny mouse. (c) Never practise before the show.
19. 19.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Pause just before the big surprise. (b) Start before everyone is listening. (c) Stop every few lines to ask for water.
20. 20.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Look at the floor the whole time. (b) Shout every single word. (c) Stand still instead of swaying about.
21. 21.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a friendly ghost? (a) a gruff, grumpy voice (b) a soft, spooky whisper (c) a deep, booming voice
22. 22.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a wise old owl? (a) a soft, spooky whisper (b) a shaky, scared voice (c) a calm, wise voice
23. 23.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Read so slowly that everyone falls asleep. (b) Practise telling the story before the show. (c) Look at the floor the whole time.
24. 24.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a sleepy old tortoise? (a) a flat, beeping voice (b) a shaky, scared voice (c) a slow, sleepy voice
25. 25.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a frightened rabbit? (a) a deep, booming voice (b) a shaky, scared voice (c) a quick, excited voice
26. 26.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Stand behind a table so no one can see you. (b) Laugh during the sad parts. (c) Speak softly in a secret or spooky part.
27. 27.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Talk over anyone who asks a question. (b) Stand where everyone can see you. (c) Look at your listeners as you speak.
28. 28.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Stand where everyone can see you. (b) Keep saying “and then, and then” every line. (c) Smile at your listeners at the end.
29. 29.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Turn away whenever someone laughs. (b) End with a clear, strong last line. (c) Use the same flat voice all the way through.
30. 30.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Use the same flat voice all the way through. (b) Smile during the happy parts. (c) Keep your face blank, with no feelings.
31. 31.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Speak loudly enough for everyone to hear. (b) Forget the ending and stop suddenly. (c) Keep your story short enough for the time you have.
32. 32.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Mumble so nobody can hear the words. (b) Use the same flat voice all the way through. (c) Lean in when you share a secret part.
33. 33.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a proud king? (a) a grand, royal voice (b) a soft, spooky whisper (c) a fast, buzzing voice
34. 34.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a buzzing bee? (a) a giggly, playful voice (b) a fast, buzzing voice (c) a slow, sleepy voice
35. 35.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Keep your eyes on the clock the whole time. (b) Add sound effects like “whoosh” or “bang”. (c) Skip the middle of the story.
36. 36.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Wave your arms about for no reason. (b) Stand where everyone can see you. (c) Speak slowly and clearly.
37. 37.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Stare at the ceiling instead of the audience. (b) Change your voice for each character. (c) Giggle all through the scary parts.
38. 38.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Stand tall and smile at the start. (b) Use the same voice for every character. (c) Use your face to show feelings.
39. 39.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a sly fox? (a) a giggly, playful voice (b) a slow, sleepy voice (c) a sly, sneaky voice
40. 40.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Talk to only one friend in the room. (b) Practise telling the story before the show. (c) Change your voice for each character.

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