Storytelling Tips Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 22: Storytelling aloud · Set 394 · 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) Hide your face behind the book. (b) Rush the surprise so nobody notices it. (c) Act out a few actions, like knocking on a door.
2. 2.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a sly fox? (a) a grand, royal voice (b) a sad, sniffly voice (c) a sly, sneaky voice
3. 3.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Wave your arms about for no reason. (b) Mumble so nobody can hear the words. (c) Use a slow, gentle voice for a sad moment.
4. 4.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Read every word without ever looking up. (b) End with a clear, strong last line. (c) Stand far away from your listeners.
5. 5.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a child on her birthday? (a) a fast, buzzing voice (b) a sly, sneaky voice (c) a quick, excited voice
6. 6.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Smile at your listeners at the end. (b) End with a clear, strong last line. (c) Use the same voice for every character.
7. 7.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a tiny mouse? (a) a sad, sniffly voice (b) a high, squeaky voice (c) a giggly, playful voice
8. 8.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Act out a few actions, like knocking on a door. (b) Lean in when you share a secret part. (c) Talk over anyone who asks a question.
9. 9.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Never pause, not even once. (b) Use your hands to show actions. (c) Pause after you ask your listeners a question.
10. 10.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Lean in when you share a secret part. (b) Let listeners join in with a fun repeated line. (c) Start before everyone is listening.
11. 11.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Keep your face blank, with no feelings. (b) Say “umm” after every few words. (c) Stand still instead of swaying about.
12. 12.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Use a slow, gentle voice for a sad moment. (b) Know the beginning, middle and end well. (c) Look at the floor the whole time.
13. 13.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Use a slow, gentle voice for a sad moment. (b) Tell the ending first and spoil the surprise. (c) Speak a little faster when the story gets exciting.
14. 14.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Stand still instead of swaying about. (b) Tell the story in your own words. (c) Use the same flat voice all the way through.
15. 15.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Read every word without ever looking up. (b) Pause after you ask your listeners a question. (c) Breathe slowly if you feel nervous.
16. 16.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a frightened rabbit? (a) a gruff, grumpy voice (b) a shaky, scared voice (c) a slow, sleepy voice
17. 17.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a huge giant? (a) a high, squeaky voice (b) a deep, booming voice (c) a calm, wise voice
18. 18.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Speak loudly enough for everyone to hear. (b) Stare at the ceiling instead of the audience. (c) Stress the important words.
19. 19.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Swing from side to side all the time. (b) Answer your phone in the middle of the story. (c) Speak up clearly at the most exciting part.
20. 20.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a robot? (a) a sad, sniffly voice (b) a deep, booming voice (c) a flat, beeping voice
21. 21.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Keep a calm, steady pace at the start. (b) Speak in a bored voice so it sounds dull. (c) Add sound effects like “whoosh” or “bang”.
22. 22.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Pause so listeners can imagine the scene. (b) Laugh during the sad parts. (c) Choose a story that suits your listeners.
23. 23.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Let your voice rise and fall, not stay flat. (b) Read so slowly that everyone falls asleep. (c) Begin with a hook that grabs attention.
24. 24.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Wait a moment after a funny line. (b) Whisper the whole story very quietly. (c) Stand where everyone can see you.
25. 25.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Take a calm breath before you begin. (b) Keep your eyes closed while you speak. (c) Lean in when you share a secret part.
26. 26.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Shout every single word. (b) Let listeners join in with a fun repeated line. (c) Say “umm” after every few words.
27. 27.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Tell the ending first and spoil the surprise. (b) Show a picture or a prop if it helps. (c) Never practise before the show.
28. 28.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Speak softly in a secret or spooky part. (b) Never practise before the show. (c) Forget the ending and stop suddenly.
29. 29.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Keep the events in the right order. (b) Swing from side to side all the time. (c) Speak loudly enough for everyone to hear.
30. 30.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Turn the pages loudly and lose your place. (b) Pause just before the big surprise. (c) Change your voice for each character.
31. 31.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Read so slowly that everyone falls asleep. (b) Smile during the happy parts. (c) Never pause, not even once.
32. 32.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Speak a little faster when the story gets exciting. (b) Pause just before the big surprise. (c) Turn your back to the listeners.
33. 33.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Keep a calm, steady pace at the start. (b) Skip the middle of the story. (c) Stand still instead of swaying about.
34. 34.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Look at the floor the whole time. (b) Mumble so nobody can hear the words. (c) Begin with a hook that grabs attention.
35. 35.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Speak in a bored voice so it sounds dull. (b) Laugh during the sad parts. (c) Use your hands to show actions.
36. 36.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Wait a moment after a funny line. (b) Look at the floor the whole time. (c) Keep your face blank, with no feelings.
37. 37.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Begin with a hook that grabs attention. (b) Turn away whenever someone laughs. (c) Stand still instead of swaying about.
38. 38.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a sleepy old tortoise? (a) a shaky, scared voice (b) a deep, booming voice (c) a slow, sleepy voice
39. 39.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Stand still instead of swaying about. (b) Mumble so nobody can hear the words. (c) Look around at different listeners, not just one.
40. 40.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a wise old owl? (a) a grand, royal voice (b) a sad, sniffly voice (c) a calm, wise voice

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