Storytelling Tips Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 22: Storytelling aloud · Set 227 · 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) Swing from side to side all the time. (b) Never practise before the show. (c) Pause so listeners can imagine the scene.
2. 2.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Rush the surprise so nobody notices it. (b) Speak in a bored voice so it sounds dull. (c) Add sound effects like “whoosh” or “bang”.
3. 3.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Use your face to show feelings. (b) Whisper during the exciting chase. (c) Begin with a hook that grabs attention.
4. 4.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a proud king? (a) a giggly, playful voice (b) a soft, spooky whisper (c) a grand, royal voice
5. 5.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Make the story three times too long. (b) Change your voice for each character. (c) Stop every few lines to ask for water.
6. 6.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a frightened rabbit? (a) a sly, sneaky voice (b) a shaky, scared voice (c) a flat, beeping voice
7. 7.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Stand tall and smile at the start. (b) Mumble the most important words. (c) Keep your eyes on the clock the whole time.
8. 8.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Wait for everyone to be quiet before you start. (b) Mumble the most important words. (c) Stress the important words.
9. 9.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Mumble so nobody can hear the words. (b) Use a soft voice to build suspense. (c) Never practise before the show.
10. 10.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Look at the floor the whole time. (b) Practise telling the story before the show. (c) Speak as fast as you possibly can.
11. 11.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Slow down for the most important moment. (b) Keep a calm, steady pace at the start. (c) Answer your phone in the middle of the story.
12. 12.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Breathe slowly if you feel nervous. (b) Skip the middle of the story. (c) Keep the events in the right order.
13. 13.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Forget the ending and stop suddenly. (b) Use the same voice for every character. (c) Smile at your listeners at the end.
14. 14.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a tiny mouse? (a) a soft, spooky whisper (b) a sad, sniffly voice (c) a high, squeaky voice
15. 15.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Speak in a bored voice so it sounds dull. (b) Stress the important words. (c) Use a deep voice for a giant or a lion.
16. 16.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Tell it the way you would tell a good friend. (b) Stress the important words. (c) Laugh at the joke before you tell it.
17. 17.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a huge giant? (a) a slow, sleepy voice (b) a deep, booming voice (c) a high, squeaky voice
18. 18.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Speak slowly and clearly. (b) Start with a long list of boring details. (c) Use a squeaky voice for a tiny mouse.
19. 19.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Whisper during the exciting chase. (b) Smile during the happy parts. (c) Talk over anyone who asks a question.
20. 20.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a crying baby elephant? (a) a giggly, playful voice (b) a sad, sniffly voice (c) a flat, beeping voice
21. 21.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Speak softly in a secret or spooky part. (b) Whisper the whole story very quietly. (c) Turn the pages loudly and lose your place.
22. 22.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Speak slowly and clearly. (b) Turn the pages loudly and lose your place. (c) Fiddle with your hair the whole time.
23. 23.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Stand behind a table so no one can see you. (b) Use your face to show feelings. (c) Turn away whenever someone laughs.
24. 24.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Show a picture or a prop if it helps. (b) Use a squeaky voice for a tiny mouse. (c) Rush through the ending to finish fast.
25. 25.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a grumpy old bear? (a) a flat, beeping voice (b) a slow, sleepy voice (c) a gruff, grumpy voice
26. 26.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Wave your arms about for no reason. (b) Turn your back to the listeners. (c) Know the beginning, middle and end well.
27. 27.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Speak up clearly at the most exciting part. (b) Hide your face behind the book. (c) Tell the story in your own words.
28. 28.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Smile at your listeners at the end. (b) Ask your listeners a question to involve them. (c) Mutter while looking at your shoes.
29. 29.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Use the same voice for every character. (b) Talk to only one friend in the room. (c) Slow down for the most important moment.
30. 30.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Turn your back to the listeners. (b) Show a picture or a prop if it helps. (c) Turn the pages loudly and lose your place.
31. 31.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Stand still instead of swaying about. (b) Never practise before the show. (c) Read every word without ever looking up.
32. 32.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Choose a story that suits your listeners. (b) Tell the story in your own words. (c) Turn away whenever someone laughs.
33. 33.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Act out a few actions, like knocking on a door. (b) Pause so listeners can imagine the scene. (c) Shout every single word.
34. 34.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Wave your arms about for no reason. (b) Ask your listeners a question to involve them. (c) Pause just before the big surprise.
35. 35.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Whisper the whole story very quietly. (b) Turn away whenever someone laughs. (c) Use your hands to show actions.
36. 36.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a child on her birthday? (a) a high, squeaky voice (b) a gruff, grumpy voice (c) a quick, excited voice
37. 37.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a buzzing bee? (a) a giggly, playful voice (b) a grand, royal voice (c) a fast, buzzing voice
38. 38.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Stop every few lines to ask for water. (b) Use your hands to show actions. (c) Thank your listeners when you finish.
39. 39.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Fiddle with your hair the whole time. (b) Look around at different listeners, not just one. (c) Turn your back to the listeners.
40. 40.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Hide your face behind the book. (b) Laugh at the joke before you tell it. (c) Breathe slowly if you feel nervous.

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