Storytelling Tips Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 22: Storytelling aloud · Set 393 · 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) Lean in when you share a secret part. (b) Hide your face behind the book. (c) Speak as fast as you possibly can.
2. 2.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Use the same flat voice all the way through. (b) Stand tall and smile at the start. (c) Turn away whenever someone laughs.
3. 3.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a huge giant? (a) a gruff, grumpy voice (b) a deep, booming voice (c) a giggly, playful voice
4. 4.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Whisper during the exciting chase. (b) Begin with a hook that grabs attention. (c) Mutter while looking at your shoes.
5. 5.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a frightened rabbit? (a) a grand, royal voice (b) a shaky, scared voice (c) a sly, sneaky voice
6. 6.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Speak as fast as you possibly can. (b) Answer your phone in the middle of the story. (c) Pause so listeners can imagine the scene.
7. 7.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Thank your listeners when you finish. (b) Giggle all through the scary parts. (c) Ask your listeners a question to involve them.
8. 8.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Stop every few lines to ask for water. (b) Use your face to show feelings. (c) Practise telling the story before the show.
9. 9.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Use a soft voice to build suspense. (b) Rush through the ending to finish fast. (c) Fiddle with your hair the whole time.
10. 10.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Speak loudly enough for everyone to hear. (b) Act out a few actions, like knocking on a door. (c) Laugh at the joke before you tell it.
11. 11.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a tiny mouse? (a) a deep, booming voice (b) a grand, royal voice (c) a high, squeaky voice
12. 12.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a robot? (a) a soft, spooky whisper (b) a grand, royal voice (c) a flat, beeping voice
13. 13.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Keep your eyes on the clock the whole time. (b) Use your hands to show actions. (c) Know the beginning, middle and end well.
14. 14.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Use your face to show feelings. (b) Smile at your listeners at the end. (c) Keep saying “and then, and then” every line.
15. 15.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) End with a clear, strong last line. (b) Speak with your hand over your mouth. (c) Look at the floor the whole time.
16. 16.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Stop every few lines to ask for water. (b) Mumble the most important words. (c) Stand where everyone can see you.
17. 17.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Hide your face behind the book. (b) Laugh at the joke before you tell it. (c) Ask your listeners a question to involve them.
18. 18.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Turn the pages loudly and lose your place. (b) Breathe slowly if you feel nervous. (c) Tell the story in your own words.
19. 19.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a proud king? (a) a shaky, scared voice (b) a grand, royal voice (c) a sad, sniffly voice
20. 20.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a crying baby elephant? (a) a flat, beeping voice (b) a shaky, scared voice (c) a sad, sniffly voice
21. 21.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Change your voice for each character. (b) Shout every single word. (c) Keep your eyes on the clock the whole time.
22. 22.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Mumble the most important words. (b) Skip the middle of the story. (c) Look around at different listeners, not just one.
23. 23.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Look at the floor the whole time. (b) Choose a story that suits your listeners. (c) Stop in the middle to check a phone.
24. 24.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Shout every single word. (b) Practise telling the story before the show. (c) Talk to only one friend in the room.
25. 25.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a sleepy old tortoise? (a) a fast, buzzing voice (b) a slow, sleepy voice (c) a grand, royal voice
26. 26.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Practise telling the story before the show. (b) Keep the events in the right order. (c) Start with a long list of boring details.
27. 27.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) End with a clear, strong last line. (b) Use a soft voice to build suspense. (c) Mutter while looking at your shoes.
28. 28.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a buzzing bee? (a) a grand, royal voice (b) a quick, excited voice (c) a fast, buzzing voice
29. 29.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Keep your eyes closed while you speak. (b) Practise telling the story before the show. (c) Show a picture or a prop if it helps.
30. 30.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Hide your face behind the book. (b) Turn your back to the listeners. (c) Keep your story short enough for the time you have.
31. 31.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Smile at your listeners at the end. (b) Slow down for the most important moment. (c) Tell the ending first and spoil the surprise.
32. 32.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Ask your listeners a question to involve them. (b) Look around at different listeners, not just one. (c) Skip the middle of the story.
33. 33.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Show the size of the giant with your arms. (b) Speak as fast as you possibly can. (c) Turn your back to the listeners.
34. 34.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Hide your face behind the book. (b) Tell the ending first and spoil the surprise. (c) Stand still instead of swaying about.
35. 35.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Make eye contact with people around the room. (b) Keep your eyes on the clock the whole time. (c) Rush through the ending to finish fast.
36. 36.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Mumble the most important words. (b) Let listeners join in with a fun repeated line. (c) Laugh during the sad parts.
37. 37.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a sly fox? (a) a fast, buzzing voice (b) a sad, sniffly voice (c) a sly, sneaky voice
38. 38.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Stand far away from your listeners. (b) Smile during the happy parts. (c) Wave your arms about for no reason.
39. 39.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Let your voice rise and fall, not stay flat. (b) Shout every single word. (c) Pause after you ask your listeners a question.
40. 40.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Whisper during the exciting chase. (b) Stop in the middle to check a phone. (c) Tell it the way you would tell a good friend.

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