Storytelling Tips Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 22: Storytelling aloud · Set 310 · 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) Smile during the happy parts. (b) Use your hands to show actions. (c) Start before everyone is listening.
2. 2.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a grumpy old bear? (a) a giggly, playful voice (b) a flat, beeping voice (c) a gruff, grumpy voice
3. 3.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Know the beginning, middle and end well. (b) Use a soft voice to build suspense. (c) Stop every few lines to ask for water.
4. 4.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Slow down for the most important moment. (b) Wave your arms about for no reason. (c) Stand far away from your listeners.
5. 5.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Speak loudly enough for everyone to hear. (b) Stand behind a table so no one can see you. (c) Keep your eyes closed while you speak.
6. 6.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a buzzing bee? (a) a fast, buzzing voice (b) a gruff, grumpy voice (c) a soft, spooky whisper
7. 7.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Read so slowly that everyone falls asleep. (b) Look around at different listeners, not just one. (c) Mumble the most important words.
8. 8.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Skip the middle of the story. (b) Mumble so nobody can hear the words. (c) Show the size of the giant with your arms.
9. 9.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Never pause, not even once. (b) Tell it the way you would tell a good friend. (c) Read every word without ever looking up.
10. 10.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Laugh during the sad parts. (b) Fiddle with your hair the whole time. (c) Breathe slowly if you feel nervous.
11. 11.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 slow, sleepy voice
12. 12.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Mix up the order of events. (b) Smile at your listeners at the end. (c) Use the same voice for every character.
13. 13.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Use a squeaky voice for a tiny mouse. (b) Use a soft voice to build suspense. (c) Mix up the order of events.
14. 14.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Whisper during the exciting chase. (b) Wait a moment after a funny line. (c) Turn your back to the listeners.
15. 15.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Turn your back to the listeners. (b) Tell the story in your own words. (c) Ask your listeners a question to involve them.
16. 16.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Change your voice for each character. (b) Turn the pages loudly and lose your place. (c) Tell the ending first and spoil the surprise.
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 gruff, grumpy voice
18. 18.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Speak slowly and clearly. (b) Say “umm” after every few words. (c) Hide your face behind the book.
19. 19.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Stand where everyone can see you. (b) Keep your eyes on the clock the whole time. (c) Practise in front of a mirror.
20. 20.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Rush the surprise so nobody notices it. (b) Talk to only one friend in the room. (c) Use a slow, gentle voice for a sad moment.
21. 21.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Stand still instead of swaying about. (b) Use the same flat voice all the way through. (c) Mix up the order of events.
22. 22.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Say “umm” after every few words. (b) Thank your listeners when you finish. (c) Use a deep voice for a giant or a lion.
23. 23.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Practise telling the story before the show. (b) Look at the floor the whole time. (c) Use the same flat voice all the way through.
24. 24.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Keep saying “and then, and then” every line. (b) Add sound effects like “whoosh” or “bang”. (c) Speak a little faster when the story gets exciting.
25. 25.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Read every word without ever looking up. (b) Turn your back to the listeners. (c) Know the beginning, middle and end well.
26. 26.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Speak as fast as you possibly can. (b) Use your face to show feelings. (c) Look at the floor the whole time.
27. 27.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Pause so listeners can imagine the scene. (b) Never pause, not even once. (c) Make the story three times too long.
28. 28.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Stand tall and smile at the start. (b) Turn the pages loudly and lose your place. (c) Begin with a hook that grabs attention.
29. 29.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Shout every single word. (b) Forget the names of your characters. (c) Show a picture or a prop if it helps.
30. 30.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a wise old owl? (a) a calm, wise voice (b) a deep, booming voice (c) a high, squeaky voice
31. 31.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Turn away whenever someone laughs. (b) Never pause, not even once. (c) Stress the important words.
32. 32.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Talk over anyone who asks a question. (b) Use a soft voice to build suspense. (c) End with a clear, strong last line.
33. 33.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Keep your story short enough for the time you have. (b) Begin with a hook that grabs attention. (c) Giggle all through the scary parts.
34. 34.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Let your voice rise and fall, not stay flat. (b) Use the same voice for every character. (c) Stress the important words.
35. 35.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Make the story three times too long. (b) Turn your back to the listeners. (c) Act out a few actions, like knocking on a door.
36. 36.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a crying baby elephant? (a) a fast, buzzing voice (b) a grand, royal voice (c) a sad, sniffly voice
37. 37.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Wait a moment after a funny line. (b) Lean in when you share a secret part. (c) Start with a long list of boring details.
38. 38.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Mumble the most important words. (b) Smile during the happy parts. (c) Never pause, not even once.
39. 39.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Rush through the ending to finish fast. (b) Use your face to show feelings. (c) Use your hands to show actions.
40. 40.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Use a deep voice for a giant or a lion. (b) Use the same flat voice all the way through. (c) Stand far away from your listeners.

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