Storytelling Tips Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 22: Storytelling aloud · Set 218 · 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) Chew gum while you tell the story. (b) Keep your face blank, with no feelings. (c) Speak loudly enough for everyone to hear.
2. 2.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a sleepy old tortoise? (a) a giggly, playful voice (b) a gruff, grumpy voice (c) a slow, sleepy voice
3. 3.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a crying baby elephant? (a) a soft, spooky whisper (b) a giggly, playful voice (c) a sad, sniffly voice
4. 4.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Wait a moment after a funny line. (b) Never pause, not even once. (c) Answer your phone in the middle of the story.
5. 5.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Never pause, not even once. (b) Skip the middle of the story. (c) Stand still instead of swaying about.
6. 6.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a tiny mouse? (a) a high, squeaky voice (b) a shaky, scared voice (c) a deep, booming voice
7. 7.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Wait for everyone to be quiet before you start. (b) Look at the floor the whole time. (c) Stop every few lines to ask for water.
8. 8.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a robot? (a) a calm, wise voice (b) a shaky, scared voice (c) a flat, beeping voice
9. 9.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Wave your arms about for no reason. (b) Pause just before the big surprise. (c) Shout every single word.
10. 10.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Never practise before the show. (b) Shout every single word. (c) Look around at different listeners, not just one.
11. 11.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a grumpy old bear? (a) a gruff, grumpy voice (b) a slow, sleepy voice (c) a deep, booming voice
12. 12.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Never practise before the show. (b) Forget the ending and stop suddenly. (c) Ask your listeners a question to involve them.
13. 13.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Use a soft voice to build suspense. (b) Make eye contact with people around the room. (c) Wave your arms about for no reason.
14. 14.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Rush the surprise so nobody notices it. (b) Add sound effects like “whoosh” or “bang”. (c) Fiddle with your hair the whole time.
15. 15.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Start before everyone is listening. (b) Ask your listeners a question to involve them. (c) Breathe slowly if you feel nervous.
16. 16.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a wise old owl? (a) a soft, spooky whisper (b) a calm, wise voice (c) a fast, buzzing voice
17. 17.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Show the size of the giant with your arms. (b) Stand where everyone can see you. (c) Stare at the ceiling instead of the audience.
18. 18.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Look at the floor the whole time. (b) Wait a moment after a funny line. (c) Use a deep voice for a giant or a lion.
19. 19.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a sly fox? (a) a gruff, grumpy voice (b) a sly, sneaky voice (c) a sad, sniffly voice
20. 20.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Mix up the order of events. (b) Tell the story in your own words. (c) Use the same flat voice all the way through.
21. 21.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Speak a little faster when the story gets exciting. (b) Speak with your hand over your mouth. (c) Stop in the middle to check a phone.
22. 22.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Say “umm” after every few words. (b) Look at your listeners as you speak. (c) Use a soft voice to build suspense.
23. 23.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Never practise before the show. (b) Tell it the way you would tell a good friend. (c) Forget the ending and stop suddenly.
24. 24.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a frightened rabbit? (a) a high, squeaky voice (b) a shaky, scared voice (c) a flat, beeping voice
25. 25.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Practise telling the story before the show. (b) Fiddle with your hair the whole time. (c) Stare at the ceiling instead of the audience.
26. 26.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Turn the pages loudly and lose your place. (b) Keep saying “and then, and then” every line. (c) Use your hands to show actions.
27. 27.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Keep your eyes on the clock the whole time. (b) Look around at different listeners, not just one. (c) Show a picture or a prop if it helps.
28. 28.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Mix up the order of events. (b) Use a squeaky voice for a tiny mouse. (c) Speak with your hand over your mouth.
29. 29.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Pause so listeners can imagine the scene. (b) Make the story three times too long. (c) Speak up clearly at the most exciting part.
30. 30.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Make the story three times too long. (b) Keep your eyes on the clock the whole time. (c) Speak slowly and clearly.
31. 31.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Pause so listeners can imagine the scene. (b) Speak as fast as you possibly can. (c) Pause just before the big surprise.
32. 32.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Speak up clearly at the most exciting part. (b) Whisper during the exciting chase. (c) Stress the important words.
33. 33.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Practise in front of a mirror. (b) Wait a moment after a funny line. (c) Hide your face behind the book.
34. 34.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Speak slowly and clearly. (b) Skip the middle of the story. (c) Pause so listeners can imagine the scene.
35. 35.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Giggle all through the scary parts. (b) Keep the events in the right order. (c) Hide your face behind the book.
36. 36.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Add sound effects like “whoosh” or “bang”. (b) Practise in front of a mirror. (c) Answer your phone in the middle of the story.
37. 37.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Let listeners join in with a fun repeated line. (b) Slow down for the most important moment. (c) Whisper the whole story very quietly.
38. 38.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a huge giant? (a) a shaky, scared voice (b) a deep, booming voice (c) a gruff, grumpy voice
39. 39.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Stand where everyone can see you. (b) Stand tall and smile at the start. (c) Turn away whenever someone laughs.
40. 40.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Show the size of the giant with your arms. (b) Talk to only one friend in the room. (c) Rush through the ending to finish fast.

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