Storytelling Tips Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 22: Storytelling aloud · Set 340 · 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) Use the same flat voice all the way through. (b) Pause after you ask your listeners a question. (c) Start with a long list of boring details.
2. 2.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Look at the floor the whole time. (b) Let listeners join in with a fun repeated line. (c) Say “umm” after every few words.
3. 3.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Rush through the ending to finish fast. (b) Choose a story that suits your listeners. (c) Skip the middle of the story.
4. 4.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Answer your phone in the middle of the story. (b) Look at the floor the whole time. (c) Speak a little faster when the story gets exciting.
5. 5.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) End with a clear, strong last line. (b) Forget the names of your characters. (c) Chew gum while you tell the story.
6. 6.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Change your voice for each character. (b) Read every word without ever looking up. (c) Tell the story in your own words.
7. 7.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Say “umm” after every few words. (b) Keep the events in the right order. (c) Forget the ending and stop suddenly.
8. 8.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Thank your listeners when you finish. (b) Turn your back to the listeners. (c) Keep your eyes closed while you speak.
9. 9.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a sly fox? (a) a sly, sneaky voice (b) a giggly, playful voice (c) a soft, spooky whisper
10. 10.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Use a soft voice to build suspense. (b) Keep your face blank, with no feelings. (c) Talk to only one friend in the room.
11. 11.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Thank your listeners when you finish. (b) Stand tall and smile at the start. (c) Look at the floor the whole time.
12. 12.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a sleepy old tortoise? (a) a flat, beeping voice (b) a high, squeaky voice (c) a slow, sleepy voice
13. 13.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Laugh during the sad parts. (b) Mumble so nobody can hear the words. (c) Add sound effects like “whoosh” or “bang”.
14. 14.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a buzzing bee? (a) a fast, buzzing voice (b) a high, squeaky voice (c) a sad, sniffly voice
15. 15.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Mix up the order of events. (b) Begin with a hook that grabs attention. (c) Speak slowly and clearly.
16. 16.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Smile during the happy parts. (b) Use your face to show feelings. (c) Keep your eyes closed while you speak.
17. 17.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Stand far away from your listeners. (b) Use a deep voice for a giant or a lion. (c) Keep saying “and then, and then” every line.
18. 18.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Fiddle with your hair the whole time. (b) Practise telling the story before the show. (c) Use the same voice for every character.
19. 19.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Swing from side to side all the time. (b) Point to where things happen as you describe them. (c) Speak as fast as you possibly can.
20. 20.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Stare at the ceiling instead of the audience. (b) Turn away whenever someone laughs. (c) Stress the important words.
21. 21.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a robot? (a) a sly, sneaky voice (b) a flat, beeping voice (c) a deep, booming voice
22. 22.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Pause so listeners can imagine the scene. (b) Stop in the middle to check a phone. (c) Use your hands to show actions.
23. 23.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a crying baby elephant? (a) a slow, sleepy voice (b) a sad, sniffly voice (c) a flat, beeping voice
24. 24.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a huge giant? (a) a quick, excited voice (b) a high, squeaky voice (c) a deep, booming voice
25. 25.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Smile during the happy parts. (b) Use your hands to show actions. (c) Speak with your hand over your mouth.
26. 26.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a child on her birthday? (a) a shaky, scared voice (b) a quick, excited voice (c) a sly, sneaky voice
27. 27.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a friendly ghost? (a) a calm, wise voice (b) a sly, sneaky voice (c) a soft, spooky whisper
28. 28.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Stare at the ceiling instead of the audience. (b) Keep a calm, steady pace at the start. (c) Hide your face behind the book.
29. 29.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Smile during the happy parts. (b) Smile at your listeners at the end. (c) Swing from side to side all the time.
30. 30.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a wise old owl? (a) a calm, wise voice (b) a soft, spooky whisper (c) a grand, royal voice
31. 31.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Smile during the happy parts. (b) Turn your back to the listeners. (c) Act out a few actions, like knocking on a door.
32. 32.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Smile at your listeners at the end. (b) Use the same flat voice all the way through. (c) Look around at different listeners, not just one.
33. 33.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Mumble so nobody can hear the words. (b) Show the size of the giant with your arms. (c) Tell the story in your own words.
34. 34.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Turn away whenever someone laughs. (b) Use your face to show feelings. (c) Use a slow, gentle voice for a sad moment.
35. 35.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a grumpy old bear? (a) a deep, booming voice (b) a sad, sniffly voice (c) a gruff, grumpy voice
36. 36.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a proud king? (a) a slow, sleepy voice (b) a shaky, scared voice (c) a grand, royal voice
37. 37.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Stand tall and smile at the start. (b) Laugh during the sad parts. (c) Smile during the happy parts.
38. 38.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Speak up clearly at the most exciting part. (b) Wave your arms about for no reason. (c) Let listeners join in with a fun repeated line.
39. 39.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Speak with your hand over your mouth. (b) Whisper the whole story very quietly. (c) Look around at different listeners, not just one.
40. 40.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Wait a moment after a funny line. (b) Turn your back to the listeners. (c) Stop every few lines to ask for water.

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