Storytelling Tips Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 22: Storytelling aloud · Set 468 · 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 NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Practise telling the story before the show. (b) Make eye contact with people around the room. (c) Whisper the whole story very quietly.
2. 2.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Speak as fast as you possibly can. (b) Laugh during the sad parts. (c) Wait a moment after a funny line.
3. 3.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Speak up clearly at the most exciting part. (b) Rush through the ending to finish fast. (c) Ask your listeners a question to involve them.
4. 4.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Tell the story in your own words. (b) Show the size of the giant with your arms. (c) Start before everyone is listening.
5. 5.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a crying baby elephant? (a) a gruff, grumpy voice (b) a sad, sniffly voice (c) a sly, sneaky voice
6. 6.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a frightened rabbit? (a) a sly, sneaky voice (b) a deep, booming voice (c) a shaky, scared voice
7. 7.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a huge giant? (a) a shaky, scared voice (b) a deep, booming voice (c) a gruff, grumpy voice
8. 8.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a friendly ghost? (a) a calm, wise voice (b) a giggly, playful voice (c) a soft, spooky whisper
9. 9.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Look at the floor the whole time. (b) Keep the events in the right order. (c) Show the size of the giant with your arms.
10. 10.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Tell the ending first and spoil the surprise. (b) Wave your arms about for no reason. (c) Show the size of the giant with your arms.
11. 11.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Read so slowly that everyone falls asleep. (b) Never pause, not even once. (c) Speak up clearly at the most exciting part.
12. 12.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Add sound effects like “whoosh” or “bang”. (b) Talk to only one friend in the room. (c) Breathe slowly if you feel nervous.
13. 13.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Skip the middle of the story. (b) Use your hands to show actions. (c) Mumble the most important words.
14. 14.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Choose a story that suits your listeners. (b) Chew gum while you tell the story. (c) Swing from side to side all the time.
15. 15.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Let listeners join in with a fun repeated line. (b) Speak with your hand over your mouth. (c) Rush the surprise so nobody notices it.
16. 16.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Forget the ending and stop suddenly. (b) Take a calm breath before you begin. (c) Make the story three times too long.
17. 17.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Look around at different listeners, not just one. (b) Tell the story in your own words. (c) Forget the names of your characters.
18. 18.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Make eye contact with people around the room. (b) Stop every few lines to ask for water. (c) Rush through the ending to finish fast.
19. 19.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Stop every few lines to ask for water. (b) Pause so listeners can imagine the scene. (c) Change your voice for each character.
20. 20.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Turn the pages loudly and lose your place. (b) Add sound effects like “whoosh” or “bang”. (c) Slow down for the most important moment.
21. 21.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a child on her birthday? (a) a slow, sleepy voice (b) a quick, excited voice (c) a sad, sniffly voice
22. 22.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Use your hands to show actions. (b) Keep your eyes closed while you speak. (c) Use a soft voice to build suspense.
23. 23.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Mumble so nobody can hear the words. (b) Whisper the whole story very quietly. (c) Thank your listeners when you finish.
24. 24.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Breathe slowly if you feel nervous. (b) Stand tall and smile at the start. (c) Giggle all through the scary parts.
25. 25.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Whisper during the exciting chase. (b) Use a slow, gentle voice for a sad moment. (c) Forget the names of your characters.
26. 26.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Speak in a bored voice so it sounds dull. (b) Practise telling the story before the show. (c) Keep your story short enough for the time you have.
27. 27.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Answer your phone in the middle of the story. (b) Speak as fast as you possibly can. (c) Speak loudly enough for everyone to hear.
28. 28.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Chew gum while you tell the story. (b) Take a calm breath before you begin. (c) Stand tall and smile at the start.
29. 29.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a wise old owl? (a) a sly, sneaky voice (b) a calm, wise voice (c) a sad, sniffly voice
30. 30.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Take a calm breath before you begin. (b) Tell it the way you would tell a good friend. (c) Never pause, not even once.
31. 31.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Mumble the most important words. (b) Read every word without ever looking up. (c) Ask your listeners a question to involve them.
32. 32.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Stand still instead of swaying about. (b) Keep your eyes on the clock the whole time. (c) Stand tall and smile at the start.
33. 33.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Look at your listeners as you speak. (b) Speak slowly and clearly. (c) Wave your arms about for no reason.
34. 34.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Talk over anyone who asks a question. (b) Lean in when you share a secret part. (c) Hide your face behind the book.
35. 35.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a proud king? (a) a grand, royal voice (b) a shaky, scared voice (c) a high, squeaky voice
36. 36.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Stress the important words. (b) Use your face to show feelings. (c) Stare at the ceiling instead of the audience.
37. 37.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Act out a few actions, like knocking on a door. (b) Turn your back to the listeners. (c) Use a slow, gentle voice for a sad moment.
38. 38.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Practise telling the story before the show. (b) Answer your phone in the middle of the story. (c) Say “umm” after every few words.
39. 39.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Make the story three times too long. (b) Keep your story short enough for the time you have. (c) Rush through the ending to finish fast.
40. 40.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a giggling monkey? (a) a giggly, playful voice (b) a soft, spooky whisper (c) a shaky, scared voice

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