Storytelling Tips Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 22: Storytelling aloud · Set 41 · 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) Say “umm” after every few words. (b) Thank your listeners when you finish. (c) Keep saying “and then, and then” every line.
2. 2.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Mumble so nobody can hear the words. (b) Talk over anyone who asks a question. (c) Tell it the way you would tell a good friend.
3. 3.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a crying baby elephant? (a) a giggly, playful voice (b) a quick, excited voice (c) a sad, sniffly voice
4. 4.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Forget the ending and stop suddenly. (b) Act out a few actions, like knocking on a door. (c) Hide your face behind the book.
5. 5.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Start with a long list of boring details. (b) Turn your back to the listeners. (c) Keep your story short enough for the time you have.
6. 6.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Rush the surprise so nobody notices it. (b) Speak slowly and clearly. (c) Use the same voice for every character.
7. 7.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Keep your eyes closed while you speak. (b) Speak as fast as you possibly can. (c) Add sound effects like “whoosh” or “bang”.
8. 8.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a buzzing bee? (a) a grand, royal voice (b) a fast, buzzing voice (c) a calm, wise voice
9. 9.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Answer your phone in the middle of the story. (b) Stop every few lines to ask for water. (c) Stand where everyone can see you.
10. 10.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Make eye contact with people around the room. (b) Skip the middle of the story. (c) Speak a little faster when the story gets exciting.
11. 11.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Stand still instead of swaying about. (b) Speak up clearly at the most exciting part. (c) Forget the ending and stop suddenly.
12. 12.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Change your voice for each character. (b) Smile at your listeners at the end. (c) Tell the ending first and spoil the surprise.
13. 13.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a giggling monkey? (a) a calm, wise voice (b) a giggly, playful voice (c) a fast, buzzing voice
14. 14.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a huge giant? (a) a deep, booming voice (b) a grand, royal voice (c) a sly, sneaky voice
15. 15.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a friendly ghost? (a) a high, squeaky voice (b) a quick, excited voice (c) a soft, spooky whisper
16. 16.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
17. 17.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a sly fox? (a) a sly, sneaky voice (b) a slow, sleepy voice (c) a deep, booming voice
18. 18.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Keep your eyes on the clock the whole time. (b) Answer your phone in the middle of the story. (c) Begin with a hook that grabs attention.
19. 19.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Use the same voice for every character. (b) Whisper during the exciting chase. (c) Take a calm breath before you begin.
20. 20.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a wise old owl? (a) a calm, wise voice (b) a sly, sneaky voice (c) a flat, beeping voice
21. 21.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a proud king? (a) a slow, sleepy voice (b) a grand, royal voice (c) a gruff, grumpy voice
22. 22.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Shout every single word. (b) Tell the ending first and spoil the surprise. (c) Slow down for the most important moment.
23. 23.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Choose a story that suits your listeners. (b) Say “umm” after every few words. (c) Point to where things happen as you describe them.
24. 24.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Make eye contact with people around the room. (b) Rush the surprise so nobody notices it. (c) Stop every few lines to ask for water.
25. 25.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Wait for everyone to be quiet before you start. (b) Ask your listeners a question to involve them. (c) Talk to only one friend in the room.
26. 26.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Mumble the most important words. (b) Start before everyone is listening. (c) Change your voice for each character.
27. 27.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Wave your arms about for no reason. (b) Never practise before the show. (c) Stand tall and smile at the start.
28. 28.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a grumpy old bear? (a) a sly, sneaky voice (b) a flat, beeping voice (c) a gruff, grumpy voice
29. 29.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Turn the pages loudly and lose your place. (b) Practise in front of a mirror. (c) Tell the ending first and spoil the surprise.
30. 30.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Choose a story that suits your listeners. (b) Change your voice for each character. (c) Mutter while looking at your shoes.
31. 31.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Pause just before the big surprise. (b) Rush the surprise so nobody notices it. (c) Speak slowly and clearly.
32. 32.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a sleepy old tortoise? (a) a soft, spooky whisper (b) a sad, sniffly voice (c) a slow, sleepy voice
33. 33.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Speak slowly and clearly. (b) Look at your listeners as you speak. (c) Stop every few lines to ask for water.
34. 34.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a child on her birthday? (a) a soft, spooky whisper (b) a quick, excited voice (c) a deep, booming voice
35. 35.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Let listeners join in with a fun repeated line. (b) Giggle all through the scary parts. (c) Forget the names of your characters.
36. 36.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Speak in a bored voice so it sounds dull. (b) Turn away whenever someone laughs. (c) Keep the events in the right order.
37. 37.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Let your voice rise and fall, not stay flat. (b) Start with a long list of boring details. (c) Smile during the happy parts.
38. 38.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Let your voice rise and fall, not stay flat. (b) Tell the ending first and spoil the surprise. (c) Read every word without ever looking up.
39. 39.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Wait for everyone to be quiet before you start. (b) Keep saying “and then, and then” every line. (c) Use the same flat voice all the way through.
40. 40.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Add sound effects like “whoosh” or “bang”. (b) Stand where everyone can see you. (c) Fiddle with your hair the whole time.

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