Storytelling Tips Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 22: Storytelling aloud · Set 252 · 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) Keep saying “and then, and then” every line. (b) Read so slowly that everyone falls asleep. (c) Pause just before the big surprise.
2. 2.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Show a picture or a prop if it helps. (b) Stand tall and smile at the start. (c) Whisper the whole story very quietly.
3. 3.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a sleepy old tortoise? (a) a slow, sleepy voice (b) a flat, beeping voice (c) a gruff, grumpy voice
4. 4.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Keep saying “and then, and then” every line. (b) Wait for everyone to be quiet before you start. (c) Laugh at the joke before you tell it.
5. 5.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a giggling monkey? (a) a grand, royal voice (b) a slow, sleepy voice (c) a giggly, playful voice
6. 6.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Speak in a bored voice so it sounds dull. (b) Change your voice for each character. (c) Swing from side to side all the time.
7. 7.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Mutter while looking at your shoes. (b) Add sound effects like “whoosh” or “bang”. (c) Tell the story in your own words.
8. 8.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Smile during the happy parts. (b) Use a squeaky voice for a tiny mouse. (c) Talk to only one friend in the room.
9. 9.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Begin with a hook that grabs attention. (b) Keep the events in the right order. (c) Answer your phone in the middle of the story.
10. 10.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Read so slowly that everyone falls asleep. (b) Laugh during the sad parts. (c) Show a picture or a prop if it helps.
11. 11.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a frightened rabbit? (a) a fast, buzzing voice (b) a shaky, scared voice (c) a flat, beeping voice
12. 12.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Let listeners join in with a fun repeated line. (b) Point to where things happen as you describe them. (c) Forget the names of your characters.
13. 13.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a sly fox? (a) a grand, royal voice (b) a shaky, scared voice (c) a sly, sneaky voice
14. 14.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Stand far away from your listeners. (b) Turn the pages loudly and lose your place. (c) Keep a calm, steady pace at the start.
15. 15.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Speak slowly and clearly. (b) Wait for everyone to be quiet before you start. (c) Keep saying “and then, and then” every line.
16. 16.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a child on her birthday? (a) a quick, excited voice (b) a soft, spooky whisper (c) a giggly, playful voice
17. 17.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a grumpy old bear? (a) a gruff, grumpy voice (b) a sly, sneaky voice (c) a giggly, playful voice
18. 18.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Speak a little faster when the story gets exciting. (b) Mumble the most important words. (c) Use a soft voice to build suspense.
19. 19.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
20. 20.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Keep your face blank, with no feelings. (b) Mumble the most important words. (c) Tell it the way you would tell a good friend.
21. 21.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) Keep the events in the right order.
22. 22.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Use a slow, gentle voice for a sad moment. (b) Stand far away from your listeners. (c) Keep your eyes closed while you speak.
23. 23.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a crying baby elephant? (a) a giggly, playful voice (b) a shaky, scared voice (c) a sad, sniffly voice
24. 24.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a huge giant? (a) a sly, sneaky voice (b) a deep, booming voice (c) a giggly, playful voice
25. 25.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Turn the pages loudly and lose your place. (b) Speak loudly enough for everyone to hear. (c) Practise telling the story before the show.
26. 26.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Let your voice rise and fall, not stay flat. (b) Stop in the middle to check a phone. (c) Read so slowly that everyone falls asleep.
27. 27.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Rush the surprise so nobody notices it. (b) Keep your face blank, with no feelings. (c) Thank your listeners when you finish.
28. 28.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Forget the names of your characters. (b) Know the beginning, middle and end well. (c) Fiddle with your hair the whole time.
29. 29.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a proud king? (a) a grand, royal voice (b) a high, squeaky voice (c) a deep, booming voice
30. 30.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a tiny mouse? (a) a high, squeaky voice (b) a giggly, playful voice (c) a shaky, scared voice
31. 31.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Turn your back to the listeners. (b) Begin with a hook that grabs attention. (c) Use a soft voice to build suspense.
32. 32.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Speak softly in a secret or spooky part. (b) Thank your listeners when you finish. (c) Keep your face blank, with no feelings.
33. 33.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Look at the floor the whole time. (b) Wave your arms about for no reason. (c) Wait a moment after a funny line.
34. 34.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Stand still instead of swaying about. (b) Keep your eyes on the clock the whole time. (c) Never pause, not even once.
35. 35.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Use the same voice for every character. (b) Skip the middle of the story. (c) Use a deep voice for a giant or a lion.
36. 36.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Let listeners join in with a fun repeated line. (b) Fiddle with your hair the whole time. (c) Keep your story short enough for the time you have.
37. 37.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Know the beginning, middle and end well. (b) Smile at your listeners at the end. (c) Rush through the ending to finish fast.
38. 38.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a buzzing bee? (a) a fast, buzzing voice (b) a deep, booming voice (c) a high, squeaky voice
39. 39.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Speak softly in a secret or spooky part. (b) Make the story three times too long. (c) Keep your face blank, with no feelings.
40. 40.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a robot? (a) a fast, buzzing voice (b) a flat, beeping voice (c) a sly, sneaky voice

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