Storytelling Tips Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 22: Storytelling aloud · Set 363 · 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) Speak in a bored voice so it sounds dull. (b) Keep your eyes on the clock the whole time. (c) Use your hands to show actions.
2. 2.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Read every word without ever looking up. (b) Wait a moment after a funny line. (c) Whisper the whole story very quietly.
3. 3.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a huge giant? (a) a giggly, playful voice (b) a deep, booming voice (c) a fast, buzzing voice
4. 4.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a buzzing bee? (a) a deep, booming voice (b) a fast, buzzing voice (c) a sly, sneaky voice
5. 5.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Never pause, not even once. (b) Add sound effects like “whoosh” or “bang”. (c) Read every word without ever looking up.
6. 6.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Shout every single word. (b) Show a picture or a prop if it helps. (c) Say “umm” after every few words.
7. 7.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a child on her birthday? (a) a quick, excited voice (b) a high, squeaky voice (c) a soft, spooky whisper
8. 8.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Add sound effects like “whoosh” or “bang”. (b) Whisper during the exciting chase. (c) Use your face to show feelings.
9. 9.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a frightened rabbit? (a) a high, squeaky voice (b) a calm, wise voice (c) a shaky, scared voice
10. 10.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Shout every single word. (b) Act out a few actions, like knocking on a door. (c) Chew gum while you tell the story.
11. 11.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Speak slowly and clearly. (b) Keep your face blank, with no feelings. (c) Pause after you ask your listeners a question.
12. 12.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Shout every single word. (b) Let your voice rise and fall, not stay flat. (c) Speak slowly and clearly.
13. 13.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Add sound effects like “whoosh” or “bang”. (b) Speak up clearly at the most exciting part. (c) Swing from side to side all the time.
14. 14.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Add sound effects like “whoosh” or “bang”. (b) Choose a story that suits your listeners. (c) Stand behind a table so no one can see you.
15. 15.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) End with a clear, strong last line. (b) Mumble so nobody can hear the words. (c) Swing from side to side all the time.
16. 16.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Turn your back to the listeners. (b) Slow down for the most important moment. (c) Wait for everyone to be quiet before you start.
17. 17.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Pause just before the big surprise. (b) Laugh at the joke before you tell it. (c) Add sound effects like “whoosh” or “bang”.
18. 18.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Pause just before the big surprise. (b) Never practise before the show. (c) Mutter while looking at your shoes.
19. 19.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Thank your listeners when you finish. (b) Laugh during the sad parts. (c) Keep your story short enough for the time you have.
20. 20.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Use the same flat voice all the way through. (b) Stare at the ceiling instead of the audience. (c) Speak slowly and clearly.
21. 21.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Never practise before the show. (b) Keep a calm, steady pace at the start. (c) Ask your listeners a question to involve them.
22. 22.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Use your hands to show actions. (b) Smile at your listeners at the end. (c) Skip the middle of the story.
23. 23.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a crying baby elephant? (a) a giggly, playful voice (b) a fast, buzzing voice (c) a sad, sniffly voice
24. 24.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Stand far away from your listeners. (b) Use a squeaky voice for a tiny mouse. (c) Giggle all through the scary parts.
25. 25.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Show the size of the giant with your arms. (b) Speak in a bored voice so it sounds dull. (c) Speak slowly and clearly.
26. 26.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Stop every few lines to ask for water. (b) Whisper the whole story very quietly. (c) Look around at different listeners, not just one.
27. 27.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Stop in the middle to check a phone. (b) Speak a little faster when the story gets exciting. (c) Use your hands to show actions.
28. 28.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a tiny mouse? (a) a high, squeaky voice (b) a sad, sniffly voice (c) a soft, spooky whisper
29. 29.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Practise in front of a mirror. (b) Keep your face blank, with no feelings. (c) Rush the surprise so nobody notices it.
30. 30.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Mutter while looking at your shoes. (b) Speak with your hand over your mouth. (c) Look at your listeners as you speak.
31. 31.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Make the story three times too long. (b) Let your voice rise and fall, not stay flat. (c) Smile at your listeners at the end.
32. 32.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Start with a long list of boring details. (b) Use your face to show feelings. (c) Keep your eyes closed while you speak.
33. 33.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Use the same flat voice all the way through. (b) Use a deep voice for a giant or a lion. (c) Keep your eyes on the clock the whole time.
34. 34.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Pause after you ask your listeners a question. (b) Take a calm breath before you begin. (c) Rush through the ending to finish fast.
35. 35.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Chew gum while you tell the story. (b) Make eye contact with people around the room. (c) Speak as fast as you possibly can.
36. 36.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Wait for everyone to be quiet before you start. (b) Ask your listeners a question to involve them. (c) Forget the ending and stop suddenly.
37. 37.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Hide your face behind the book. (b) Pause so listeners can imagine the scene. (c) Stop every few lines to ask for water.
38. 38.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a friendly ghost? (a) a high, squeaky voice (b) a deep, booming voice (c) a soft, spooky whisper
39. 39.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Hide your face behind the book. (b) Slow down for the most important moment. (c) Turn away whenever someone laughs.
40. 40.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Speak a little faster when the story gets exciting. (b) Use a squeaky voice for a tiny mouse. (c) Never pause, not even once.

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