Storytelling Tips Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 22: Storytelling aloud · Set 324 · 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) Start with a long list of boring details. (b) Pause after you ask your listeners a question. (c) Look at the floor the whole time.
2. 2.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a frightened rabbit? (a) a gruff, grumpy voice (b) a shaky, scared voice (c) a high, squeaky voice
3. 3.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Speak up clearly at the most exciting part. (b) Act out a few actions, like knocking on a door. (c) Start with a long list of boring details.
4. 4.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a huge giant? (a) a fast, buzzing voice (b) a deep, booming voice (c) a soft, spooky whisper
5. 5.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Start with a long list of boring details. (b) Stop every few lines to ask for water. (c) Stand tall and smile at the start.
6. 6.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a sleepy old tortoise? (a) a soft, spooky whisper (b) a slow, sleepy voice (c) a shaky, scared voice
7. 7.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Rush the surprise so nobody notices it. (b) Mutter while looking at your shoes. (c) Lean in when you share a secret part.
8. 8.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Start before everyone is listening. (b) Smile during the happy parts. (c) Stop every few lines to ask for water.
9. 9.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a proud king? (a) a slow, sleepy voice (b) a grand, royal voice (c) a soft, spooky whisper
10. 10.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Breathe slowly if you feel nervous. (b) Use the same voice for every character. (c) Answer your phone in the middle of the story.
11. 11.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Know the beginning, middle and end well. (b) Mumble so nobody can hear the words. (c) Stand where everyone can see you.
12. 12.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Show a picture or a prop if it helps. (b) Never practise before the show. (c) Keep a calm, steady pace at the start.
13. 13.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Look at the floor the whole time. (b) Stand where everyone can see you. (c) Whisper during the exciting chase.
14. 14.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Answer your phone in the middle of the story. (b) Speak softly in a secret or spooky part. (c) Pause just before the big surprise.
15. 15.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a giggling monkey? (a) a quick, excited voice (b) a deep, booming voice (c) a giggly, playful voice
16. 16.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a tiny mouse? (a) a sad, sniffly voice (b) a high, squeaky voice (c) a slow, sleepy voice
17. 17.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Turn the pages loudly and lose your place. (b) Look at the floor the whole time. (c) Speak slowly and clearly.
18. 18.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a robot? (a) a shaky, scared voice (b) a calm, wise voice (c) a flat, beeping voice
19. 19.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Laugh during the sad parts. (b) Use the same voice for every character. (c) Pause so listeners can imagine the scene.
20. 20.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Mumble so nobody can hear the words. (b) Make the story three times too long. (c) Make eye contact with people around the room.
21. 21.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a friendly ghost? (a) a shaky, scared voice (b) a fast, buzzing voice (c) a soft, spooky whisper
22. 22.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a child on her birthday? (a) a fast, buzzing voice (b) a sly, sneaky voice (c) a quick, excited voice
23. 23.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Use a slow, gentle voice for a sad moment. (b) Rush through the ending to finish fast. (c) Whisper during the exciting chase.
24. 24.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Stand far away from your listeners. (b) Thank your listeners when you finish. (c) Keep your eyes closed while you speak.
25. 25.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Hide your face behind the book. (b) Stand tall and smile at the start. (c) Keep a calm, steady pace at the start.
26. 26.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Stand far away from your listeners. (b) Choose a story that suits your listeners. (c) Fiddle with your hair the whole time.
27. 27.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Forget the ending and stop suddenly. (b) Never practise before the show. (c) Practise telling the story before the show.
28. 28.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a wise old owl? (a) a flat, beeping voice (b) a calm, wise voice (c) a fast, buzzing voice
29. 29.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a buzzing bee? (a) a fast, buzzing voice (b) a slow, sleepy voice (c) a gruff, grumpy voice
30. 30.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Speak up clearly at the most exciting part. (b) Shout every single word. (c) Hide your face behind the book.
31. 31.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Keep the events in the right order. (b) Stand behind a table so no one can see you. (c) Rush through the ending to finish fast.
32. 32.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Swing from side to side all the time. (b) Wait a moment after a funny line. (c) Wait for everyone to be quiet before you start.
33. 33.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Look at the floor the whole time. (b) Speak softly in a secret or spooky part. (c) Act out a few actions, like knocking on a door.
34. 34.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Never pause, not even once. (b) Use your hands to show actions. (c) Say “umm” after every few words.
35. 35.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Speak a little faster when the story gets exciting. (b) Read so slowly that everyone falls asleep. (c) Ask your listeners a question to involve them.
36. 36.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Tell the story in your own words. (b) Mix up the order of events. (c) Speak in a bored voice so it sounds dull.
37. 37.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Keep the events in the right order. (b) Speak slowly and clearly. (c) Stop every few lines to ask for water.
38. 38.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Rush the surprise so nobody notices it. (b) Begin with a hook that grabs attention. (c) Take a calm breath before you begin.
39. 39.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Never practise before the show. (b) Mutter while looking at your shoes. (c) Stand still instead of swaying about.
40. 40.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Whisper the whole story very quietly. (b) Keep saying “and then, and then” every line. (c) Pause just before the big surprise.

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