Storytelling Tips Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 22: Storytelling aloud · Set 284 · 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) Rush the surprise so nobody notices it. (b) Hide your face behind the book. (c) Stand still instead of swaying about.
2. 2.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Use the same voice for every character. (b) Show a picture or a prop if it helps. (c) Never pause, not even once.
3. 3.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a child on her birthday? (a) a quick, excited voice (b) a flat, beeping voice (c) a sad, sniffly voice
4. 4.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a frightened rabbit? (a) a flat, beeping voice (b) a shaky, scared voice (c) a deep, booming voice
5. 5.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Swing from side to side all the time. (b) Tell the story in your own words. (c) Begin with a hook that grabs attention.
6. 6.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Let listeners join in with a fun repeated line. (b) Keep the events in the right order. (c) Whisper the whole story very quietly.
7. 7.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a sleepy old tortoise? (a) a shaky, scared voice (b) a soft, spooky whisper (c) a slow, sleepy voice
8. 8.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Stand behind a table so no one can see you. (b) Change your voice for each character. (c) Stare at the ceiling instead of the audience.
9. 9.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a tiny mouse? (a) a high, squeaky voice (b) a deep, booming voice (c) a sly, sneaky voice
10. 10.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Stand behind a table so no one can see you. (b) Point to where things happen as you describe them. (c) Show a picture or a prop if it helps.
11. 11.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a sly fox? (a) a grand, royal voice (b) a sly, sneaky voice (c) a high, squeaky voice
12. 12.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Stand where everyone can see you. (b) Keep a calm, steady pace at the start. (c) Use the same voice for every character.
13. 13.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a crying baby elephant? (a) a high, squeaky voice (b) a sad, sniffly voice (c) a slow, sleepy voice
14. 14.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Skip the middle of the story. (b) Wave your arms about for no reason. (c) Speak softly in a secret or spooky part.
15. 15.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Rush through the ending to finish fast. (b) Speak loudly enough for everyone to hear. (c) Laugh at the joke before you tell it.
16. 16.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 shaky, scared voice
17. 17.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a buzzing bee? (a) a fast, buzzing voice (b) a calm, wise voice (c) a quick, excited voice
18. 18.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Mutter while looking at your shoes. (b) Take a calm breath before you begin. (c) Use a deep voice for a giant or a lion.
19. 19.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Speak loudly enough for everyone to hear. (b) Add sound effects like “whoosh” or “bang”. (c) Laugh during the sad parts.
20. 20.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a huge giant? (a) a high, squeaky voice (b) a fast, buzzing voice (c) a deep, booming voice
21. 21.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Tell it the way you would tell a good friend. (b) Know the beginning, middle and end well. (c) Wave your arms about for no reason.
22. 22.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Pause just before the big surprise. (b) Keep your eyes closed while you speak. (c) Whisper during the exciting chase.
23. 23.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a proud king? (a) a grand, royal voice (b) a calm, wise voice (c) a deep, booming voice
24. 24.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Speak as fast as you possibly can. (b) Mutter while looking at your shoes. (c) Smile at your listeners at the end.
25. 25.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Never pause, not even once. (b) Speak up clearly at the most exciting part. (c) Use a deep voice for a giant or a lion.
26. 26.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Use your face to show feelings. (b) Make the story three times too long. (c) Change your voice for each character.
27. 27.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Speak a little faster when the story gets exciting. (b) Talk to only one friend in the room. (c) Turn your back to the listeners.
28. 28.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Speak as fast as you possibly can. (b) Fiddle with your hair the whole time. (c) Practise in front of a mirror.
29. 29.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a friendly ghost? (a) a slow, sleepy voice (b) a flat, beeping voice (c) a soft, spooky whisper
30. 30.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Turn the pages loudly and lose your place. (b) Keep your eyes on the clock the whole time. (c) Breathe slowly if you feel nervous.
31. 31.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Stand where everyone can see you. (b) Let listeners join in with a fun repeated line. (c) Use the same flat voice all the way through.
32. 32.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Hide your face behind the book. (b) Use your face to show feelings. (c) Read every word without ever looking up.
33. 33.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Chew gum while you tell the story. (b) Mumble so nobody can hear the words. (c) Use a squeaky voice for a tiny mouse.
34. 34.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Let your voice rise and fall, not stay flat. (b) Forget the names of your characters. (c) Change your voice for each character.
35. 35.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a wise old owl? (a) a quick, excited voice (b) a calm, wise voice (c) a high, squeaky voice
36. 36.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Smile during the happy parts. (b) Forget the ending and stop suddenly. (c) Tell the story in your own words.
37. 37.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Skip the middle of the story. (b) Add sound effects like “whoosh” or “bang”. (c) Giggle all through the scary parts.
38. 38.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Keep your eyes on the clock the whole time. (b) Use your hands to show actions. (c) Talk over anyone who asks a question.
39. 39.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Laugh at the joke before you tell it. (b) Thank your listeners when you finish. (c) Act out a few actions, like knocking on a door.
40. 40.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Giggle all through the scary parts. (b) Take a calm breath before you begin. (c) Rush the surprise so nobody notices it.

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