Storytelling Tips Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 22: Storytelling aloud · Set 377 · 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) Mutter while looking at your shoes. (b) Stand behind a table so no one can see you. (c) Wait a moment after a funny line.
2. 2.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Read every word without ever looking up. (b) Take a calm breath before you begin. (c) Tell the ending first and spoil the surprise.
3. 3.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Turn your back to the listeners. (b) Lean in when you share a secret part. (c) Use the same flat voice all the way through.
4. 4.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Let your voice rise and fall, not stay flat. (b) Stand tall and smile at the start. (c) Chew gum while you tell the story.
5. 5.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Stand tall and smile at the start. (b) Turn the pages loudly and lose your place. (c) Look at the floor the whole time.
6. 6.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Giggle all through the scary parts. (b) Speak as fast as you possibly can. (c) Change your voice for each character.
7. 7.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a giggling monkey? (a) a deep, booming voice (b) a giggly, playful voice (c) a fast, buzzing voice
8. 8.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a frightened rabbit? (a) a slow, sleepy voice (b) a flat, beeping voice (c) a shaky, scared voice
9. 9.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a sly fox? (a) a soft, spooky whisper (b) a sly, sneaky voice (c) a fast, buzzing voice
10. 10.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Giggle all through the scary parts. (b) Practise telling the story before the show. (c) Say “umm” after every few words.
11. 11.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Stand where everyone can see you. (b) Keep your eyes closed while you speak. (c) Forget the ending and stop suddenly.
12. 12.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a friendly ghost? (a) a soft, spooky whisper (b) a fast, buzzing voice (c) a slow, sleepy voice
13. 13.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Turn the pages loudly and lose your place. (b) Whisper the whole story very quietly. (c) Keep a calm, steady pace at the start.
14. 14.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Thank your listeners when you finish. (b) Start with a long list of boring details. (c) Keep the events in the right order.
15. 15.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Giggle all through the scary parts. (b) Speak a little faster when the story gets exciting. (c) Make eye contact with people around the room.
16. 16.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Speak softly in a secret or spooky part. (b) Lean in when you share a secret part. (c) Keep saying “and then, and then” every line.
17. 17.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a proud king? (a) a sad, sniffly voice (b) a quick, excited voice (c) a grand, royal voice
18. 18.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Speak softly in a secret or spooky part. (b) Let listeners join in with a fun repeated line. (c) Wave your arms about for no reason.
19. 19.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Ask your listeners a question to involve them. (b) Change your voice for each character. (c) Laugh during the sad parts.
20. 20.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Laugh at the joke before you tell it. (b) Whisper during the exciting chase. (c) Smile during the happy parts.
21. 21.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Make eye contact with people around the room. (b) Speak as fast as you possibly can. (c) Smile at your listeners at the end.
22. 22.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a huge giant? (a) a flat, beeping voice (b) a fast, buzzing voice (c) a deep, booming voice
23. 23.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a crying baby elephant? (a) a slow, sleepy voice (b) a quick, excited voice (c) a sad, sniffly voice
24. 24.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Say “umm” after every few words. (b) Forget the ending and stop suddenly. (c) Use a soft voice to build suspense.
25. 25.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Start with a long list of boring details. (b) Speak with your hand over your mouth. (c) Look around at different listeners, not just one.
26. 26.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Laugh during the sad parts. (b) Swing from side to side all the time. (c) Keep the events in the right order.
27. 27.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Use a squeaky voice for a tiny mouse. (b) Never pause, not even once. (c) Read so slowly that everyone falls asleep.
28. 28.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Show a picture or a prop if it helps. (b) Stop in the middle to check a phone. (c) Use a soft voice to build suspense.
29. 29.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Let your voice rise and fall, not stay flat. (b) Look at the floor the whole time. (c) Choose a story that suits your listeners.
30. 30.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a buzzing bee? (a) a fast, buzzing voice (b) a slow, sleepy voice (c) a shaky, scared voice
31. 31.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Answer your phone in the middle of the story. (b) Skip the middle of the story. (c) Use a deep voice for a giant or a lion.
32. 32.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a wise old owl? (a) a calm, wise voice (b) a giggly, playful voice (c) a sad, sniffly voice
33. 33.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Forget the names of your characters. (b) Keep your face blank, with no feelings. (c) Look at your listeners as you speak.
34. 34.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Start with a long list of boring details. (b) Talk over anyone who asks a question. (c) Smile at your listeners at the end.
35. 35.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a robot? (a) a high, squeaky voice (b) a flat, beeping voice (c) a quick, excited voice
36. 36.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Make the story three times too long. (b) Wait a moment after a funny line. (c) Keep a calm, steady pace at the start.
37. 37.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Speak a little faster when the story gets exciting. (b) Stop in the middle to check a phone. (c) Talk to only one friend in the room.
38. 38.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a child on her birthday? (a) a flat, beeping voice (b) a quick, excited voice (c) a giggly, playful voice
39. 39.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Speak in a bored voice so it sounds dull. (b) Wait for everyone to be quiet before you start. (c) Swing from side to side all the time.
40. 40.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Start with a long list of boring details. (b) Forget the ending and stop suddenly. (c) Know the beginning, middle and end well.

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