Storytelling Tips Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 22: Storytelling aloud · Set 243 · 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.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a friendly ghost? (a) a slow, sleepy voice (b) a soft, spooky whisper (c) a deep, booming voice
2. 2.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Hide your face behind the book. (b) Turn your back to the listeners. (c) Tell it the way you would tell a good friend.
3. 3.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Rush through the ending to finish fast. (b) Change your voice for each character. (c) Say “umm” after every few words.
4. 4.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Lean in when you share a secret part. (b) Mumble so nobody can hear the words. (c) Practise in front of a mirror.
5. 5.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Shout every single word. (b) Hide your face behind the book. (c) Point to where things happen as you describe them.
6. 6.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a huge giant? (a) a soft, spooky whisper (b) a slow, sleepy voice (c) a deep, booming voice
7. 7.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Skip the middle of the story. (b) Stand tall and smile at the start. (c) Keep your eyes closed while you speak.
8. 8.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Choose a story that suits your listeners. (b) Rush the surprise so nobody notices it. (c) Keep your face blank, with no feelings.
9. 9.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Look at your listeners as you speak. (b) Keep your face blank, with no feelings. (c) Look at the floor the whole time.
10. 10.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a robot? (a) a sad, sniffly voice (b) a slow, sleepy voice (c) a flat, beeping voice
11. 11.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Stand where everyone can see you. (b) Laugh at the joke before you tell it. (c) Turn your back to the listeners.
12. 12.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Laugh at the joke before you tell it. (b) Speak loudly enough for everyone to hear. (c) Tell it the way you would tell a good friend.
13. 13.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a proud king? (a) a high, squeaky voice (b) a flat, beeping voice (c) a grand, royal voice
14. 14.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Speak as fast as you possibly can. (b) Show the size of the giant with your arms. (c) Point to where things happen as you describe them.
15. 15.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Breathe slowly if you feel nervous. (b) Make the story three times too long. (c) Lean in when you share a secret part.
16. 16.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Forget the ending and stop suddenly. (b) Use a deep voice for a giant or a lion. (c) Rush through the ending to finish fast.
17. 17.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a frightened rabbit? (a) a shaky, scared voice (b) a sad, sniffly voice (c) a giggly, playful voice
18. 18.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Know the beginning, middle and end well. (b) Let your voice rise and fall, not stay flat. (c) Shout every single word.
19. 19.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Never pause, not even once. (b) Read every word without ever looking up. (c) Slow down for the most important moment.
20. 20.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Pause after you ask your listeners a question. (b) Stare at the ceiling instead of the audience. (c) Speak in a bored voice so it sounds dull.
21. 21.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Speak softly in a secret or spooky part. (b) Laugh during the sad parts. (c) Stand still instead of swaying about.
22. 22.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a child on her birthday? (a) a high, squeaky voice (b) a quick, excited voice (c) a giggly, playful voice
23. 23.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Look at your listeners as you speak. (b) Talk to only one friend in the room. (c) Tell the story in your own words.
24. 24.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Use a soft voice to build suspense. (b) Practise telling the story before the show. (c) Turn the pages loudly and lose your place.
25. 25.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Speak a little faster when the story gets exciting. (b) Look at the floor the whole time. (c) Giggle all through the scary parts.
26. 26.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Keep your eyes on the clock the whole time. (b) Say “umm” after every few words. (c) Pause so listeners can imagine the scene.
27. 27.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Stare at the ceiling instead of the audience. (b) Forget the ending and stop suddenly. (c) Use your face to show feelings.
28. 28.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Breathe slowly if you feel nervous. (b) End with a clear, strong last line. (c) Start with a long list of boring details.
29. 29.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a crying baby elephant? (a) a sad, sniffly voice (b) a flat, beeping voice (c) a giggly, playful voice
30. 30.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Keep the events in the right order. (b) Turn away whenever someone laughs. (c) Answer your phone in the middle of the story.
31. 31.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a sly fox? (a) a gruff, grumpy voice (b) a slow, sleepy voice (c) a sly, sneaky voice
32. 32.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Turn away whenever someone laughs. (b) Wait for everyone to be quiet before you start. (c) Stop every few lines to ask for water.
33. 33.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Stare at the ceiling instead of the audience. (b) Turn your back to the listeners. (c) Keep a calm, steady pace at the start.
34. 34.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Hide your face behind the book. (b) Start before everyone is listening. (c) Wait a moment after a funny line.
35. 35.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Speak slowly and clearly. (b) Stand behind a table so no one can see you. (c) Shout every single word.
36. 36.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Mutter while looking at your shoes. (b) Look at the floor the whole time. (c) Stand still instead of swaying about.
37. 37.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Know the beginning, middle and end well. (b) Keep a calm, steady pace at the start. (c) Mix up the order of events.
38. 38.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Let listeners join in with a fun repeated line. (b) Keep your eyes on the clock the whole time. (c) Forget the ending and stop suddenly.
39. 39.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a buzzing bee? (a) a deep, booming voice (b) a sly, sneaky voice (c) a fast, buzzing voice
40. 40.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Talk over anyone who asks a question. (b) Wave your arms about for no reason. (c) Show the size of the giant with your arms.

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