Storytelling Tips Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 22: Storytelling aloud · Set 33 · 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) Speak up clearly at the most exciting part. (b) Show a picture or a prop if it helps. (c) Look at the floor the whole time.
2. 2.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Stop every few lines to ask for water. (b) Speak a little faster when the story gets exciting. (c) Use a squeaky voice for a tiny mouse.
3. 3.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a sly fox? (a) a flat, beeping voice (b) a sly, sneaky voice (c) a shaky, scared voice
4. 4.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Hide your face behind the book. (b) Stand still instead of swaying about. (c) Thank your listeners when you finish.
5. 5.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Swing from side to side all the time. (b) Laugh during the sad parts. (c) Thank your listeners when you finish.
6. 6.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Tell the ending first and spoil the surprise. (b) Turn the pages loudly and lose your place. (c) Breathe slowly if you feel nervous.
7. 7.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Slow down for the most important moment. (b) Speak with your hand over your mouth. (c) Say “umm” after every few words.
8. 8.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a friendly ghost? (a) a flat, beeping voice (b) a shaky, scared voice (c) a soft, spooky whisper
9. 9.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a buzzing bee? (a) a quick, excited voice (b) a grand, royal voice (c) a fast, buzzing voice
10. 10.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a giggling monkey? (a) a flat, beeping voice (b) a shaky, scared voice (c) a giggly, playful voice
11. 11.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Rush the surprise so nobody notices it. (b) Start with a long list of boring details. (c) Speak slowly and clearly.
12. 12.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Turn away whenever someone laughs. (b) Talk over anyone who asks a question. (c) Stress the important words.
13. 13.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a frightened rabbit? (a) a quick, excited voice (b) a shaky, scared voice (c) a sly, sneaky voice
14. 14.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a wise old owl? (a) a calm, wise voice (b) a grand, royal voice (c) a high, squeaky voice
15. 15.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a robot? (a) a high, squeaky voice (b) a sly, sneaky voice (c) a flat, beeping voice
16. 16.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Start before everyone is listening. (b) Breathe slowly if you feel nervous. (c) Choose a story that suits your listeners.
17. 17.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a tiny mouse? (a) a deep, booming voice (b) a giggly, playful voice (c) a high, squeaky voice
18. 18.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Speak slowly and clearly. (b) Rush through the ending to finish fast. (c) Smile during the happy parts.
19. 19.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Keep your eyes on the clock the whole time. (b) Keep the events in the right order. (c) Look at the floor the whole time.
20. 20.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Skip the middle of the story. (b) Use your hands to show actions. (c) Look around at different listeners, not just one.
21. 21.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Wave your arms about for no reason. (b) Stare at the ceiling instead of the audience. (c) Practise telling the story before the show.
22. 22.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Mumble the most important words. (b) Laugh during the sad parts. (c) Choose a story that suits your listeners.
23. 23.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Keep the events in the right order. (b) Speak softly in a secret or spooky part. (c) Forget the ending and stop suddenly.
24. 24.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Thank your listeners when you finish. (b) Smile during the happy parts. (c) Swing from side to side all the time.
25. 25.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Forget the names of your characters. (b) Never pause, not even once. (c) Use your hands to show actions.
26. 26.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Speak up clearly at the most exciting part. (b) Use a deep voice for a giant or a lion. (c) Mumble so nobody can hear the words.
27. 27.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Turn away whenever someone laughs. (b) Know the beginning, middle and end well. (c) Pause just before the big surprise.
28. 28.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Tell it the way you would tell a good friend. (b) Use a squeaky voice for a tiny mouse. (c) Say “umm” after every few words.
29. 29.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Look at the floor the whole time. (b) Turn your back to the listeners. (c) Practise in front of a mirror.
30. 30.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a proud king? (a) a grand, royal voice (b) a deep, booming voice (c) a shaky, scared voice
31. 31.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Turn your back to the listeners. (b) Add sound effects like “whoosh” or “bang”. (c) Choose a story that suits your listeners.
32. 32.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a sleepy old tortoise? (a) a fast, buzzing voice (b) a slow, sleepy voice (c) a deep, booming voice
33. 33.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Turn your back to the listeners. (b) Speak softly in a secret or spooky part. (c) Keep your eyes closed while you speak.
34. 34.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Keep your face blank, with no feelings. (b) Keep a calm, steady pace at the start. (c) Fiddle with your hair the whole time.
35. 35.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Pause after you ask your listeners a question. (b) Let listeners join in with a fun repeated line. (c) Tell the ending first and spoil the surprise.
36. 36.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a huge giant? (a) a deep, booming voice (b) a soft, spooky whisper (c) a fast, buzzing voice
37. 37.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Make the story three times too long. (b) Turn the pages loudly and lose your place. (c) Keep your story short enough for the time you have.
38. 38.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) Fiddle with your hair the whole time.
39. 39.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Begin with a hook that grabs attention. (b) Rush through the ending to finish fast. (c) Keep saying “and then, and then” every line.
40. 40.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Tell the ending first and spoil the surprise. (b) Wave your arms about for no reason. (c) Ask your listeners a question to involve them.

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