Storytelling Tips Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 22: Storytelling aloud · Set 231 · 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) Hide your face behind the book. (b) Swing from side to side all the time. (c) Let your voice rise and fall, not stay flat.
2. 2.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Let listeners join in with a fun repeated line. (b) Tell the story in your own words. (c) Use the same voice for every character.
3. 3.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Speak as fast as you possibly can. (b) Talk to only one friend in the room. (c) Show a picture or a prop if it helps.
4. 4.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Stand still instead of swaying about. (b) Look at your listeners as you speak. (c) Make the story three times too long.
5. 5.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Turn away whenever someone laughs. (b) Make the story three times too long. (c) Add sound effects like “whoosh” or “bang”.
6. 6.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Forget the ending and stop suddenly. (b) Practise in front of a mirror. (c) Chew gum while you tell the story.
7. 7.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Smile at your listeners at the end. (b) Look at the floor the whole time. (c) Fiddle with your hair the whole time.
8. 8.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Keep your face blank, with no feelings. (b) Stop every few lines to ask for water. (c) Use a deep voice for a giant or a lion.
9. 9.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a sleepy old tortoise? (a) a soft, spooky whisper (b) a fast, buzzing voice (c) a slow, sleepy voice
10. 10.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Talk over anyone who asks a question. (b) Keep your story short enough for the time you have. (c) Read so slowly that everyone falls asleep.
11. 11.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a friendly ghost? (a) a calm, wise voice (b) a grand, royal voice (c) a soft, spooky whisper
12. 12.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Stand where everyone can see you. (b) Use a squeaky voice for a tiny mouse. (c) Never practise before the show.
13. 13.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Chew gum while you tell the story. (b) Wait a moment after a funny line. (c) Use the same flat voice all the way through.
14. 14.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Mutter while looking at your shoes. (b) Use a deep voice for a giant or a lion. (c) Speak softly in a secret or spooky part.
15. 15.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Mumble so nobody can hear the words. (b) Stop every few lines to ask for water. (c) Speak slowly and clearly.
16. 16.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Look at the floor the whole time. (b) Know the beginning, middle and end well. (c) Stand far away from your listeners.
17. 17.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a sly fox? (a) a shaky, scared voice (b) a grand, royal voice (c) a sly, sneaky voice
18. 18.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Mumble so nobody can hear the words. (b) Act out a few actions, like knocking on a door. (c) Start before everyone is listening.
19. 19.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Turn away whenever someone laughs. (b) Use a slow, gentle voice for a sad moment. (c) Look at the floor the whole time.
20. 20.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Tell the ending first and spoil the surprise. (b) Keep your story short enough for the time you have. (c) Practise in front of a mirror.
21. 21.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) End with a clear, strong last line. (b) Start before everyone is listening. (c) Speak up clearly at the most exciting part.
22. 22.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Turn away whenever someone laughs. (b) Keep your story short enough for the time you have. (c) Breathe slowly if you feel nervous.
23. 23.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Wait for everyone to be quiet before you start. (b) Shout every single word. (c) Use a slow, gentle voice for a sad moment.
24. 24.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a crying baby elephant? (a) a shaky, scared voice (b) a sad, sniffly voice (c) a soft, spooky whisper
25. 25.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a frightened rabbit? (a) a giggly, playful voice (b) a shaky, scared voice (c) a soft, spooky whisper
26. 26.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Keep a calm, steady pace at the start. (b) Turn the pages loudly and lose your place. (c) Skip the middle of the story.
27. 27.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Tell the story in your own words. (b) Keep your eyes on the clock the whole time. (c) Start with a long list of boring details.
28. 28.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a tiny mouse? (a) a giggly, playful voice (b) a sad, sniffly voice (c) a high, squeaky voice
29. 29.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a giggling monkey? (a) a giggly, playful voice (b) a sly, sneaky voice (c) a soft, spooky whisper
30. 30.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Slow down for the most important moment. (b) Giggle all through the scary parts. (c) Practise in front of a mirror.
31. 31.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Pause so listeners can imagine the scene. (b) Wave your arms about for no reason. (c) Look at your listeners as you speak.
32. 32.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Let your voice rise and fall, not stay flat. (b) Fiddle with your hair the whole time. (c) Lean in when you share a secret part.
33. 33.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a wise old owl? (a) a high, squeaky voice (b) a quick, excited voice (c) a calm, wise voice
34. 34.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Start before everyone is listening. (b) Breathe slowly if you feel nervous. (c) Forget the names of your characters.
35. 35.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Stress the important words. (b) Stand where everyone can see you. (c) Stand behind a table so no one can see you.
36. 36.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a robot? (a) a soft, spooky whisper (b) a flat, beeping voice (c) a slow, sleepy voice
37. 37.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a proud king? (a) a grand, royal voice (b) a giggly, playful voice (c) a calm, wise voice
38. 38.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Stand far away from your listeners. (b) Choose a story that suits your listeners. (c) Rush through the ending to finish fast.
39. 39.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Use a slow, gentle voice for a sad moment. (b) Stop every few lines to ask for water. (c) Know the beginning, middle and end well.
40. 40.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Keep the events in the right order. (b) Begin with a hook that grabs attention. (c) Hide your face behind the book.

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