Storytelling Tips Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 22: Storytelling aloud · Set 364 · 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 so slowly that everyone falls asleep. (b) Speak a little faster when the story gets exciting. (c) Turn the pages loudly and lose your place.
2. 2.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Keep your eyes closed while you speak. (b) Keep your eyes on the clock the whole time. (c) Know the beginning, middle and end well.
3. 3.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a robot? (a) a giggly, playful voice (b) a sly, sneaky voice (c) a flat, beeping voice
4. 4.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Never practise before the show. (b) Point to where things happen as you describe them. (c) Whisper the whole story very quietly.
5. 5.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a giggling monkey? (a) a grand, royal voice (b) a shaky, scared voice (c) a giggly, playful voice
6. 6.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a friendly ghost? (a) a soft, spooky whisper (b) a sad, sniffly voice (c) a high, squeaky voice
7. 7.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a sleepy old tortoise? (a) a slow, sleepy voice (b) a sly, sneaky voice (c) a soft, spooky whisper
8. 8.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Use the same flat voice all the way through. (b) Swing from side to side all the time. (c) Wait a moment after a funny line.
9. 9.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Use a soft voice to build suspense. (b) Smile at your listeners at the end. (c) Keep your face blank, with no feelings.
10. 10.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Shout every single word. (b) Speak in a bored voice so it sounds dull. (c) Look around at different listeners, not just one.
11. 11.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Keep the events in the right order. (b) Speak a little faster when the story gets exciting. (c) Stop in the middle to check a phone.
12. 12.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Mumble the most important words. (b) Look at your listeners as you speak. (c) Turn your back to the listeners.
13. 13.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Shout every single word. (b) Use a deep voice for a giant or a lion. (c) Speak softly in a secret or spooky part.
14. 14.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a crying baby elephant? (a) a sad, sniffly voice (b) a deep, booming voice (c) a grand, royal voice
15. 15.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Skip the middle of the story. (b) Tell the story in your own words. (c) Read every word without ever looking up.
16. 16.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Pause just before the big surprise. (b) End with a clear, strong last line. (c) Fiddle with your hair the whole time.
17. 17.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Stand still instead of swaying about. (b) Speak slowly and clearly. (c) Mumble so nobody can hear the words.
18. 18.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Practise in front of a mirror. (b) Change your voice for each character. (c) Hide your face behind the book.
19. 19.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Add sound effects like “whoosh” or “bang”. (b) Use your face to show feelings. (c) Never practise before the show.
20. 20.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Let your voice rise and fall, not stay flat. (b) Mutter while looking at your shoes. (c) Keep a calm, steady pace at the start.
21. 21.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a child on her birthday? (a) a grand, royal voice (b) a sad, sniffly voice (c) a quick, excited voice
22. 22.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Ask your listeners a question to involve them. (b) Never pause, not even once. (c) Stand behind a table so no one can see you.
23. 23.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Keep your story short enough for the time you have. (b) Forget the ending and stop suddenly. (c) Rush the surprise so nobody notices it.
24. 24.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Rush through the ending to finish fast. (b) Show the size of the giant with your arms. (c) Forget the ending and stop suddenly.
25. 25.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Add sound effects like “whoosh” or “bang”. (b) Look at the floor the whole time. (c) Answer your phone in the middle of the story.
26. 26.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a frightened rabbit? (a) a sad, sniffly voice (b) a shaky, scared voice (c) a gruff, grumpy voice
27. 27.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a tiny mouse? (a) a sly, sneaky voice (b) a high, squeaky voice (c) a quick, excited voice
28. 28.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Let listeners join in with a fun repeated line. (b) Giggle all through the scary parts. (c) Make eye contact with people around the room.
29. 29.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Keep your eyes on the clock the whole time. (b) Show the size of the giant with your arms. (c) Let your voice rise and fall, not stay flat.
30. 30.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Wave your arms about for no reason. (b) Slow down for the most important moment. (c) Use a slow, gentle voice for a sad moment.
31. 31.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Speak as fast as you possibly can. (b) Stand tall and smile at the start. (c) Whisper during the exciting chase.
32. 32.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Shout every single word. (b) Stop every few lines to ask for water. (c) Practise telling the story before the show.
33. 33.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Whisper the whole story very quietly. (b) Turn your back to the listeners. (c) Breathe slowly if you feel nervous.
34. 34.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Speak loudly enough for everyone to hear. (b) Smile during the happy parts. (c) Speak in a bored voice so it sounds dull.
35. 35.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Start with a long list of boring details. (b) Keep your eyes closed while you speak. (c) Stand where everyone can see you.
36. 36.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Read every word without ever looking up. (b) Speak loudly enough for everyone to hear. (c) Mumble the most important words.
37. 37.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Hide your face behind the book. (b) Wait for everyone to be quiet before you start. (c) Chew gum while you tell the story.
38. 38.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a buzzing bee? (a) a fast, buzzing voice (b) a deep, booming voice (c) a slow, sleepy voice
39. 39.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Never pause, not even once. (b) Use your face to show feelings. (c) Keep saying “and then, and then” every line.
40. 40.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Speak with your hand over your mouth. (b) Wait for everyone to be quiet before you start. (c) Stand where everyone can see you.

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