Storytelling Tips Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 22: Storytelling aloud · Set 338 · 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) Read every word without ever looking up. (b) Pause after you ask your listeners a question. (c) Turn your back to the listeners.
2. 2.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a wise old owl? (a) a calm, wise voice (b) a shaky, scared voice (c) a fast, buzzing voice
3. 3.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Breathe slowly if you feel nervous. (b) Stare at the ceiling instead of the audience. (c) Stand far away from your listeners.
4. 4.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Never pause, not even once. (b) Show the size of the giant with your arms. (c) Mix up the order of events.
5. 5.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a frightened rabbit? (a) a sad, sniffly voice (b) a shaky, scared voice (c) a flat, beeping voice
6. 6.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Know the beginning, middle and end well. (b) Never pause, not even once. (c) Forget the names of your characters.
7. 7.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Look at your listeners as you speak. (b) Mix up the order of events. (c) Keep your eyes on the clock the whole time.
8. 8.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Wait a moment after a funny line. (b) Pause just before the big surprise. (c) Mix up the order of events.
9. 9.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a robot? (a) a flat, beeping voice (b) a deep, booming voice (c) a grand, royal voice
10. 10.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a tiny mouse? (a) a deep, booming voice (b) a quick, excited voice (c) a high, squeaky voice
11. 11.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Keep the events in the right order. (b) Keep your eyes closed while you speak. (c) Hide your face behind the book.
12. 12.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Breathe slowly if you feel nervous. (b) Keep a calm, steady pace at the start. (c) Stop in the middle to check a phone.
13. 13.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Rush the surprise so nobody notices it. (b) Speak softly in a secret or spooky part. (c) Look at the floor the whole time.
14. 14.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a friendly ghost? (a) a soft, spooky whisper (b) a calm, wise voice (c) a sad, sniffly voice
15. 15.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Use the same flat voice all the way through. (b) Begin with a hook that grabs attention. (c) Rush through the ending to finish fast.
16. 16.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Slow down for the most important moment. (b) Pause so listeners can imagine the scene. (c) Keep saying “and then, and then” every line.
17. 17.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a grumpy old bear? (a) a gruff, grumpy voice (b) a slow, sleepy voice (c) a sad, sniffly voice
18. 18.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Look at your listeners as you speak. (b) Breathe slowly if you feel nervous. (c) Talk to only one friend in the room.
19. 19.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Say “umm” after every few words. (b) Use a soft voice to build suspense. (c) Mutter while looking at your shoes.
20. 20.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Forget the names of your characters. (b) Lean in when you share a secret part. (c) Keep your eyes on the clock the whole time.
21. 21.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Turn the pages loudly and lose your place. (b) Speak in a bored voice so it sounds dull. (c) Look around at different listeners, not just one.
22. 22.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) End with a clear, strong last line. (b) Smile during the happy parts. (c) Mumble so nobody can hear the words.
23. 23.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Stand behind a table so no one can see you. (b) Speak in a bored voice so it sounds dull. (c) Stress the important words.
24. 24.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a huge giant? (a) a grand, royal voice (b) a soft, spooky whisper (c) a deep, booming voice
25. 25.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Smile during the happy parts. (b) Laugh at the joke before you tell it. (c) Stand still instead of swaying about.
26. 26.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Practise telling the story before the show. (b) Slow down for the most important moment. (c) Tell the ending first and spoil the surprise.
27. 27.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Read every word without ever looking up. (b) Practise in front of a mirror. (c) Stand behind a table so no one can see you.
28. 28.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
29. 29.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Make eye contact with people around the room. (b) Tell the ending first and spoil the surprise. (c) Keep your face blank, with no feelings.
30. 30.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Take a calm breath before you begin. (b) Wave your arms about for no reason. (c) Turn your back to the listeners.
31. 31.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a crying baby elephant? (a) a high, squeaky voice (b) a gruff, grumpy voice (c) a sad, sniffly voice
32. 32.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Wait for everyone to be quiet before you start. (b) Turn the pages loudly and lose your place. (c) Pause so listeners can imagine the scene.
33. 33.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a sleepy old tortoise? (a) a fast, buzzing voice (b) a sly, sneaky voice (c) a slow, sleepy voice
34. 34.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Never practise before the show. (b) Look around at different listeners, not just one. (c) Lean in when you share a secret part.
35. 35.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a proud king? (a) a quick, excited voice (b) a grand, royal voice (c) a flat, beeping voice
36. 36.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Turn the pages loudly and lose your place. (b) Rush the surprise so nobody notices it. (c) Use your hands to show actions.
37. 37.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Lean in when you share a secret part. (b) Know the beginning, middle and end well. (c) Forget the ending and stop suddenly.
38. 38.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Fiddle with your hair the whole time. (b) Use a squeaky voice for a tiny mouse. (c) Read so slowly that everyone falls asleep.
39. 39.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Rush through the ending to finish fast. (b) Speak with your hand over your mouth. (c) Stand tall and smile at the start.
40. 40.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Keep the events in the right order. (b) Let your voice rise and fall, not stay flat. (c) Forget the names of your characters.

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