Storytelling Tips Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 22: Storytelling aloud · Set 396 · 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) Look around at different listeners, not just one. (b) Read so slowly that everyone falls asleep. (c) Turn away whenever someone laughs.
2. 2.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Thank your listeners when you finish. (b) Use a squeaky voice for a tiny mouse. (c) Never practise before the show.
3. 3.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Tell the story in your own words. (b) Let listeners join in with a fun repeated line. (c) Use the same flat voice all the way through.
4. 4.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a huge giant? (a) a deep, booming voice (b) a quick, excited voice (c) a giggly, playful voice
5. 5.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Read so slowly that everyone falls asleep. (b) Know the beginning, middle and end well. (c) Mix up the order of events.
6. 6.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a sleepy old tortoise? (a) a quick, excited voice (b) a sad, sniffly voice (c) a slow, sleepy voice
7. 7.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Use your face to show feelings. (b) Turn your back to the listeners. (c) Speak a little faster when the story gets exciting.
8. 8.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a giggling monkey? (a) a shaky, scared voice (b) a giggly, playful voice (c) a sly, sneaky voice
9. 9.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Read every word without ever looking up. (b) Make eye contact with people around the room. (c) Turn the pages loudly and lose your place.
10. 10.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a frightened rabbit? (a) a slow, sleepy voice (b) a grand, royal voice (c) a shaky, scared voice
11. 11.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Forget the ending and stop suddenly. (b) Speak loudly enough for everyone to hear. (c) Keep your face blank, with no feelings.
12. 12.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Never pause, not even once. (b) Whisper the whole story very quietly. (c) Speak softly in a secret or spooky part.
13. 13.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Rush the surprise so nobody notices it. (b) Use a slow, gentle voice for a sad moment. (c) Whisper the whole story very quietly.
14. 14.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Speak in a bored voice so it sounds dull. (b) Choose a story that suits your listeners. (c) Change your voice for each character.
15. 15.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Practise in front of a mirror. (b) Stand far away from your listeners. (c) Tell it the way you would tell a good friend.
16. 16.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Turn away whenever someone laughs. (b) Rush through the ending to finish fast. (c) Pause after you ask your listeners a question.
17. 17.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a tiny mouse? (a) a high, squeaky voice (b) a shaky, scared voice (c) a calm, wise voice
18. 18.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Wave your arms about for no reason. (b) Choose a story that suits your listeners. (c) Mumble the most important words.
19. 19.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Mumble the most important words. (b) Use a deep voice for a giant or a lion. (c) Mutter while looking at your shoes.
20. 20.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a proud king? (a) a grand, royal voice (b) a shaky, scared voice (c) a giggly, playful voice
21. 21.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Turn the pages loudly and lose your place. (b) Use a slow, gentle voice for a sad moment. (c) Use a soft voice to build suspense.
22. 22.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Mumble the most important words. (b) Tell the ending first and spoil the surprise. (c) Smile at your listeners at the end.
23. 23.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Speak softly in a secret or spooky part. (b) Keep your face blank, with no feelings. (c) Tell it the way you would tell a good friend.
24. 24.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) Hide your face behind the book.
25. 25.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a wise old owl? (a) a calm, wise voice (b) a quick, excited voice (c) a slow, sleepy voice
26. 26.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Stop every few lines to ask for water. (b) Keep your eyes closed while you speak. (c) Use a squeaky voice for a tiny mouse.
27. 27.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a buzzing bee? (a) a slow, sleepy voice (b) a shaky, scared voice (c) a fast, buzzing voice
28. 28.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Use a soft voice to build suspense. (b) Let listeners join in with a fun repeated line. (c) Rush the surprise so nobody notices it.
29. 29.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a robot? (a) a quick, excited voice (b) a calm, wise voice (c) a flat, beeping voice
30. 30.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Mutter while looking at your shoes. (b) Keep a calm, steady pace at the start. (c) Turn the pages loudly and lose your place.
31. 31.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Practise telling the story before the show. (b) Look at the floor the whole time. (c) Use your hands to show actions.
32. 32.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Use your face to show feelings. (b) Start before everyone is listening. (c) Stand tall and smile at the start.
33. 33.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Stand where everyone can see you. (b) Forget the names of your characters. (c) Answer your phone in the middle of the story.
34. 34.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Stop in the middle to check a phone. (b) Speak slowly and clearly. (c) Giggle all through the scary parts.
35. 35.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Keep your eyes closed while you speak. (b) Stand tall and smile at the start. (c) Pause just before the big surprise.
36. 36.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Keep your eyes on the clock the whole time. (b) Turn away whenever someone laughs. (c) Stand tall and smile at the start.
37. 37.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Keep your face blank, with no feelings. (b) Pause just before the big surprise. (c) Giggle all through the scary parts.
38. 38.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Pause so listeners can imagine the scene. (b) Practise telling the story before the show. (c) Mumble the most important words.
39. 39.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a child on her birthday? (a) a sly, sneaky voice (b) a quick, excited voice (c) a high, squeaky voice
40. 40.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Show the size of the giant with your arms. (b) Skip the middle of the story. (c) Start before everyone is listening.

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