Storytelling Tips Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 22: Storytelling aloud · Set 269 · 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) Practise telling the story before the show. (b) Laugh during the sad parts. (c) Never practise before the show.
2. 2.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a robot? (a) a sad, sniffly voice (b) a high, squeaky voice (c) a flat, beeping voice
3. 3.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a huge giant? (a) a sly, sneaky voice (b) a shaky, scared voice (c) a deep, booming voice
4. 4.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a sly fox? (a) a sly, sneaky voice (b) a slow, sleepy voice (c) a shaky, scared voice
5. 5.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Rush the surprise so nobody notices it. (b) Tell the ending first and spoil the surprise. (c) Let your voice rise and fall, not stay flat.
6. 6.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Tell the story in your own words. (b) Read so slowly that everyone falls asleep. (c) Say “umm” after every few words.
7. 7.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Answer your phone in the middle of the story. (b) Ask your listeners a question to involve them. (c) Turn your back to the listeners.
8. 8.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a giggling monkey? (a) a sad, sniffly voice (b) a sly, sneaky voice (c) a giggly, playful voice
9. 9.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Stand tall and smile at the start. (b) Choose a story that suits your listeners. (c) Chew gum while you tell the story.
10. 10.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Breathe slowly if you feel nervous. (b) Wait for everyone to be quiet before you start. (c) Mutter while looking at your shoes.
11. 11.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Let listeners join in with a fun repeated line. (b) Stand where everyone can see you. (c) Shout every single word.
12. 12.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Wave your arms about for no reason. (b) Stress the important words. (c) Tell it the way you would tell a good friend.
13. 13.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a tiny mouse? (a) a shaky, scared voice (b) a high, squeaky voice (c) a gruff, grumpy voice
14. 14.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Make eye contact with people around the room. (b) Say “umm” after every few words. (c) Hide your face behind the book.
15. 15.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Turn the pages loudly and lose your place. (b) Pause just before the big surprise. (c) Act out a few actions, like knocking on a door.
16. 16.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Talk over anyone who asks a question. (b) Stand tall and smile at the start. (c) Stand behind a table so no one can see you.
17. 17.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Let listeners join in with a fun repeated line. (b) Laugh during the sad parts. (c) Add sound effects like “whoosh” or “bang”.
18. 18.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Practise telling the story before the show. (b) Keep the events in the right order. (c) Talk to only one friend in the room.
19. 19.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Whisper the whole story very quietly. (b) Look at the floor the whole time. (c) Stress the important words.
20. 20.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Whisper during the exciting chase. (b) Mumble the most important words. (c) Wait a moment after a funny line.
21. 21.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Hide your face behind the book. (b) Look around at different listeners, not just one. (c) Use the same voice for every character.
22. 22.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Let listeners join in with a fun repeated line. (b) Never pause, not even once. (c) Mutter while looking at your shoes.
23. 23.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Mumble so nobody can hear the words. (b) Smile during the happy parts. (c) Stand far away from your listeners.
24. 24.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Mix up the order of events. (b) Answer your phone in the middle of the story. (c) Tell it the way you would tell a good friend.
25. 25.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Use your face to show feelings. (b) Tell the ending first and spoil the surprise. (c) Look at your listeners as you speak.
26. 26.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Fiddle with your hair the whole time. (b) Read so slowly that everyone falls asleep. (c) Keep the events in the right order.
27. 27.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a grumpy old bear? (a) a high, squeaky voice (b) a quick, excited voice (c) a gruff, grumpy voice
28. 28.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Keep the events in the right order. (b) Keep your story short enough for the time you have. (c) Stop in the middle to check a phone.
29. 29.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Use the same flat voice all the way through. (b) Keep a calm, steady pace at the start. (c) Answer your phone in the middle of the story.
30. 30.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a buzzing bee? (a) a giggly, playful voice (b) a fast, buzzing voice (c) a soft, spooky whisper
31. 31.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a frightened rabbit? (a) a giggly, playful voice (b) a fast, buzzing voice (c) a shaky, scared voice
32. 32.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Swing from side to side all the time. (b) Use your face to show feelings. (c) Keep a calm, steady pace at the start.
33. 33.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a sleepy old tortoise? (a) a gruff, grumpy voice (b) a slow, sleepy voice (c) a sly, sneaky voice
34. 34.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a proud king? (a) a grand, royal voice (b) a soft, spooky whisper (c) a high, squeaky voice
35. 35.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Mumble so nobody can hear the words. (b) Use a slow, gentle voice for a sad moment. (c) Speak a little faster when the story gets exciting.
36. 36.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a wise old owl? (a) a sad, sniffly voice (b) a calm, wise voice (c) a soft, spooky whisper
37. 37.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Add sound effects like “whoosh” or “bang”. (b) Answer your phone in the middle of the story. (c) Use your face to show feelings.
38. 38.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Turn your back to the listeners. (b) Keep your face blank, with no feelings. (c) Pause just before the big surprise.
39. 39.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Smile at your listeners at the end. (b) Stand behind a table so no one can see you. (c) Stand far away from your listeners.
40. 40.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Look around at different listeners, not just one. (b) Read every word without ever looking up. (c) Practise telling the story before the show.

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