Storytelling Tips Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 22: Storytelling aloud · Set 343 · 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.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a proud king? (a) a sly, sneaky voice (b) a high, squeaky voice (c) a grand, royal voice
2. 2.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Laugh at the joke before you tell it. (b) Speak slowly and clearly. (c) Mumble so nobody can hear the words.
3. 3.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Wait a moment after a funny line. (b) Look at your listeners as you speak. (c) Keep saying “and then, and then” every line.
4. 4.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Shout every single word. (b) End with a clear, strong last line. (c) Whisper the whole story very quietly.
5. 5.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a child on her birthday? (a) a sly, sneaky voice (b) a quick, excited voice (c) a slow, sleepy voice
6. 6.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a giggling monkey? (a) a high, squeaky voice (b) a giggly, playful voice (c) a calm, wise voice
7. 7.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a tiny mouse? (a) a slow, sleepy voice (b) a high, squeaky voice (c) a grand, royal voice
8. 8.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a sleepy old tortoise? (a) a shaky, scared voice (b) a giggly, playful voice (c) a slow, sleepy voice
9. 9.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Laugh during the sad parts. (b) Giggle all through the scary parts. (c) Breathe slowly if you feel nervous.
10. 10.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Talk to only one friend in the room. (b) Speak softly in a secret or spooky part. (c) Make the story three times too long.
11. 11.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Say “umm” after every few words. (b) Practise telling the story before the show. (c) Make the story three times too long.
12. 12.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Speak with your hand over your mouth. (b) Pause just before the big surprise. (c) Never practise before the show.
13. 13.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Stress the important words. (b) Use a deep voice for a giant or a lion. (c) Make the story three times too long.
14. 14.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a wise old owl? (a) a grand, royal voice (b) a shaky, scared voice (c) a calm, wise voice
15. 15.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Look at the floor the whole time. (b) Keep a calm, steady pace at the start. (c) Giggle all through the scary parts.
16. 16.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Speak as fast as you possibly can. (b) Keep your story short enough for the time you have. (c) Keep saying “and then, and then” every line.
17. 17.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Rush the surprise so nobody notices it. (b) Whisper the whole story very quietly. (c) Stand tall and smile at the start.
18. 18.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Wait for everyone to be quiet before you start. (b) Turn away whenever someone laughs. (c) Use the same voice for every character.
19. 19.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Thank your listeners when you finish. (b) Rush through the ending to finish fast. (c) Tell the story in your own words.
20. 20.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a huge giant? (a) a sad, sniffly voice (b) a soft, spooky whisper (c) a deep, booming voice
21. 21.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Use the same voice for every character. (b) Use a deep voice for a giant or a lion. (c) Speak as fast as you possibly can.
22. 22.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Turn the pages loudly and lose your place. (b) Use the same voice for every character. (c) Look at your listeners as you speak.
23. 23.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Whisper the whole story very quietly. (b) Stand where everyone can see you. (c) Act out a few actions, like knocking on a door.
24. 24.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Keep a calm, steady pace at the start. (b) Speak with your hand over your mouth. (c) Take a calm breath before you begin.
25. 25.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Wave your arms about for no reason. (b) Look around at different listeners, not just one. (c) Smile at your listeners at the end.
26. 26.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Hide your face behind the book. (b) Tell it the way you would tell a good friend. (c) Stress the important words.
27. 27.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Smile at your listeners at the end. (b) Mix up the order of events. (c) Stand tall and smile at the start.
28. 28.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a buzzing bee? (a) a flat, beeping voice (b) a high, squeaky voice (c) a fast, buzzing voice
29. 29.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Keep saying “and then, and then” every line. (b) Change your voice for each character. (c) Never practise before the show.
30. 30.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Thank your listeners when you finish. (b) Mutter while looking at your shoes. (c) Stare at the ceiling instead of the audience.
31. 31.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Let listeners join in with a fun repeated line. (b) Fiddle with your hair the whole time. (c) Shout every single word.
32. 32.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a sly fox? (a) a quick, excited voice (b) a fast, buzzing voice (c) a sly, sneaky voice
33. 33.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Show a picture or a prop if it helps. (b) Stare at the ceiling instead of the audience. (c) Use a soft voice to build suspense.
34. 34.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Chew gum while you tell the story. (b) Tell it the way you would tell a good friend. (c) Wait a moment after a funny line.
35. 35.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Never pause, not even once. (b) Use a slow, gentle voice for a sad moment. (c) Shout every single word.
36. 36.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Stand tall and smile at the start. (b) Stand where everyone can see you. (c) Talk over anyone who asks a question.
37. 37.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Stare at the ceiling instead of the audience. (b) Speak loudly enough for everyone to hear. (c) Tell the ending first and spoil the surprise.
38. 38.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Giggle all through the scary parts. (b) Keep your eyes closed while you speak. (c) Ask your listeners a question to involve them.
39. 39.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Choose a story that suits your listeners. (b) Speak with your hand over your mouth. (c) Start before everyone is listening.
40. 40.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Smile at your listeners at the end. (b) Rush the surprise so nobody notices it. (c) Pause just before the big surprise.

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