Storytelling Tips Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 22: Storytelling aloud · Set 293 · 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 NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Use a soft voice to build suspense. (b) Know the beginning, middle and end well. (c) Skip the middle of the story.
2. 2.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a friendly ghost? (a) a soft, spooky whisper (b) a fast, buzzing voice (c) a calm, wise voice
3. 3.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a giggling monkey? (a) a calm, wise voice (b) a giggly, playful voice (c) a shaky, scared voice
4. 4.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Wait a moment after a funny line. (b) Show a picture or a prop if it helps. (c) Mutter while looking at your shoes.
5. 5.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Wait for everyone to be quiet before you start. (b) Begin with a hook that grabs attention. (c) Turn the pages loudly and lose your place.
6. 6.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Laugh at the joke before you tell it. (b) Never pause, not even once. (c) Use a slow, gentle voice for a sad moment.
7. 7.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a sly fox? (a) a deep, booming voice (b) a sly, sneaky voice (c) a quick, excited voice
8. 8.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a crying baby elephant? (a) a sad, sniffly voice (b) a shaky, scared voice (c) a deep, booming voice
9. 9.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Breathe slowly if you feel nervous. (b) Say “umm” after every few words. (c) Smile at your listeners at the end.
10. 10.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a robot? (a) a flat, beeping voice (b) a grand, royal voice (c) a fast, buzzing voice
11. 11.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Skip the middle of the story. (b) Change your voice for each character. (c) Start before everyone is listening.
12. 12.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Add sound effects like “whoosh” or “bang”. (b) Talk over anyone who asks a question. (c) Show a picture or a prop if it helps.
13. 13.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Turn away whenever someone laughs. (b) Tell the story in your own words. (c) Chew gum while you tell the story.
14. 14.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Skip the middle of the story. (b) Point to where things happen as you describe them. (c) Stand behind a table so no one can see you.
15. 15.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Speak as fast as you possibly can. (b) Make the story three times too long. (c) Speak softly in a secret or spooky part.
16. 16.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a tiny mouse? (a) a flat, beeping voice (b) a gruff, grumpy voice (c) a high, squeaky voice
17. 17.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Keep your eyes closed while you speak. (b) Use the same flat voice all the way through. (c) End with a clear, strong last line.
18. 18.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Rush through the ending to finish fast. (b) Use your face to show feelings. (c) Hide your face behind the book.
19. 19.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Tell it the way you would tell a good friend. (b) Keep saying “and then, and then” every line. (c) Act out a few actions, like knocking on a door.
20. 20.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Rush through the ending to finish fast. (b) Stop in the middle to check a phone. (c) Practise in front of a mirror.
21. 21.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Mix up the order of events. (b) Smile at your listeners at the end. (c) Let your voice rise and fall, not stay flat.
22. 22.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Turn the pages loudly and lose your place. (b) Stare at the ceiling instead of the audience. (c) Stand still instead of swaying about.
23. 23.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Slow down for the most important moment. (b) Use the same voice for every character. (c) Read so slowly that everyone falls asleep.
24. 24.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Speak as fast as you possibly can. (b) Make eye contact with people around the room. (c) Giggle all through the scary parts.
25. 25.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Practise telling the story before the show. (b) Thank your listeners when you finish. (c) Never practise before the show.
26. 26.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Keep your eyes closed while you speak. (b) Practise in front of a mirror. (c) Let your voice rise and fall, not stay flat.
27. 27.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Stop in the middle to check a phone. (b) Begin with a hook that grabs attention. (c) Point to where things happen as you describe them.
28. 28.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Speak in a bored voice so it sounds dull. (b) Practise telling the story before the show. (c) Keep saying “and then, and then” every line.
29. 29.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a grumpy old bear? (a) a quick, excited voice (b) a calm, wise voice (c) a gruff, grumpy voice
30. 30.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Wait a moment after a funny line. (b) Turn the pages loudly and lose your place. (c) Mumble the most important words.
31. 31.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a sleepy old tortoise? (a) a sad, sniffly voice (b) a slow, sleepy voice (c) a shaky, scared voice
32. 32.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a frightened rabbit? (a) a gruff, grumpy voice (b) a sly, sneaky voice (c) a shaky, scared voice
33. 33.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Speak slowly and clearly. (b) Speak loudly enough for everyone to hear. (c) Laugh at the joke before you tell it.
34. 34.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Stand behind a table so no one can see you. (b) Stop every few lines to ask for water. (c) Use a deep voice for a giant or a lion.
35. 35.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Hide your face behind the book. (b) Use a soft voice to build suspense. (c) Mumble the most important words.
36. 36.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Mutter while looking at your shoes. (b) Say “umm” after every few words. (c) Stand where everyone can see you.
37. 37.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Use the same flat voice all the way through. (b) Laugh at the joke before you tell it. (c) Know the beginning, middle and end well.
38. 38.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Choose a story that suits your listeners. (b) Turn the pages loudly and lose your place. (c) Stand far away from your listeners.
39. 39.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Giggle all through the scary parts. (b) Breathe slowly if you feel nervous. (c) Stand still instead of swaying about.
40. 40.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a huge giant? (a) a deep, booming voice (b) a sly, sneaky voice (c) a gruff, grumpy voice

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