Storytelling Tips Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 22: Storytelling aloud · Set 233 · 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) Use a squeaky voice for a tiny mouse. (b) Stand far away from your listeners. (c) Start before everyone is listening.
2. 2.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a frightened rabbit? (a) a fast, buzzing voice (b) a shaky, scared voice (c) a slow, sleepy voice
3. 3.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Keep your eyes closed while you speak. (b) Change your voice for each character. (c) Start before everyone is listening.
4. 4.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Laugh during the sad parts. (b) Talk to only one friend in the room. (c) End with a clear, strong last line.
5. 5.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Practise telling the story before the show. (b) Whisper the whole story very quietly. (c) Shout every single word.
6. 6.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a crying baby elephant? (a) a flat, beeping voice (b) a sad, sniffly voice (c) a shaky, scared voice
7. 7.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Look at your listeners as you speak. (b) Stare at the ceiling instead of the audience. (c) Start before everyone is listening.
8. 8.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Start before everyone is listening. (b) Show the size of the giant with your arms. (c) Pause just before the big surprise.
9. 9.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Speak slowly and clearly. (b) Speak with your hand over your mouth. (c) Wait a moment after a funny line.
10. 10.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a tiny mouse? (a) a grand, royal voice (b) a slow, sleepy voice (c) a high, squeaky voice
11. 11.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Let your voice rise and fall, not stay flat. (b) Change your voice for each character. (c) Read every word without ever looking up.
12. 12.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Skip the middle of the story. (b) Swing from side to side all the time. (c) Begin with a hook that grabs attention.
13. 13.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Use your hands to show actions. (b) Whisper during the exciting chase. (c) Keep a calm, steady pace at the start.
14. 14.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Slow down for the most important moment. (b) Speak loudly enough for everyone to hear. (c) Speak as fast as you possibly can.
15. 15.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Speak slowly and clearly. (b) Giggle all through the scary parts. (c) Keep saying “and then, and then” every line.
16. 16.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Start with a long list of boring details. (b) Pause after you ask your listeners a question. (c) Keep your eyes closed while you speak.
17. 17.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a sleepy old tortoise? (a) a deep, booming voice (b) a fast, buzzing voice (c) a slow, sleepy voice
18. 18.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Keep your eyes closed while you speak. (b) Smile during the happy parts. (c) Wait for everyone to be quiet before you start.
19. 19.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a proud king? (a) a grand, royal voice (b) a gruff, grumpy voice (c) a quick, excited voice
20. 20.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Keep the events in the right order. (b) Wave your arms about for no reason. (c) Breathe slowly if you feel nervous.
21. 21.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a grumpy old bear? (a) a gruff, grumpy voice (b) a fast, buzzing voice (c) a high, squeaky voice
22. 22.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Speak with your hand over your mouth. (b) Stop every few lines to ask for water. (c) Know the beginning, middle and end well.
23. 23.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Speak softly in a secret or spooky part. (b) Giggle all through the scary parts. (c) Look at your listeners as you speak.
24. 24.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Laugh at the joke before you tell it. (b) Start before everyone is listening. (c) Stand tall and smile at the start.
25. 25.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Smile at your listeners at the end. (b) Lean in when you share a secret part. (c) Mutter while looking at your shoes.
26. 26.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Use a slow, gentle voice for a sad moment. (b) Stress the important words. (c) Start with a long list of boring details.
27. 27.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Start before everyone is listening. (b) Take a calm breath before you begin. (c) Turn away whenever someone laughs.
28. 28.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Speak a little faster when the story gets exciting. (b) Use the same flat voice all the way through. (c) Keep your eyes closed while you speak.
29. 29.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Turn your back to the listeners. (b) Start with a long list of boring details. (c) Use your hands to show actions.
30. 30.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Keep a calm, steady pace at the start. (b) Stop every few lines to ask for water. (c) Speak as fast as you possibly can.
31. 31.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Whisper the whole story very quietly. (b) Show the size of the giant with your arms. (c) Look at your listeners as you speak.
32. 32.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Breathe slowly if you feel nervous. (b) Take a calm breath before you begin. (c) Hide your face behind the book.
33. 33.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Turn away whenever someone laughs. (b) Whisper the whole story very quietly. (c) Tell the story in your own words.
34. 34.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Change your voice for each character. (b) Practise in front of a mirror. (c) Say “umm” after every few words.
35. 35.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) Breathe slowly if you feel nervous.
36. 36.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Speak in a bored voice so it sounds dull. (b) Turn away whenever someone laughs. (c) Stand still instead of swaying about.
37. 37.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Turn your back to the listeners. (b) Pause just before the big surprise. (c) Stop every few lines to ask for water.
38. 38.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Forget the ending and stop suddenly. (b) Tell it the way you would tell a good friend. (c) Laugh during the sad parts.
39. 39.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Ask your listeners a question to involve them. (b) Use a squeaky voice for a tiny mouse. (c) Never practise before the show.
40. 40.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a giggling monkey? (a) a giggly, playful voice (b) a calm, wise voice (c) a fast, buzzing voice

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