Storytelling Tips Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 22: Storytelling aloud · Set 48 · 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) Never pause, not even once. (b) Rush through the ending to finish fast. (c) Pause just before the big surprise.
2. 2.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a proud king? (a) a shaky, scared voice (b) a sly, sneaky voice (c) a grand, royal voice
3. 3.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a huge giant? (a) a calm, wise voice (b) a shaky, scared voice (c) a deep, booming voice
4. 4.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Wait a moment after a funny line. (b) Talk to only one friend in the room. (c) Speak softly in a secret or spooky part.
5. 5.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Ask your listeners a question to involve them. (b) Whisper during the exciting chase. (c) Keep your eyes on the clock the whole time.
6. 6.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a crying baby elephant? (a) a sad, sniffly voice (b) a slow, sleepy voice (c) a calm, wise voice
7. 7.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Choose a story that suits your listeners. (b) Read every word without ever looking up. (c) Point to where things happen as you describe them.
8. 8.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a buzzing bee? (a) a fast, buzzing voice (b) a giggly, playful voice (c) a shaky, scared voice
9. 9.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Fiddle with your hair the whole time. (b) Use a deep voice for a giant or a lion. (c) Keep the events in the right order.
10. 10.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Answer your phone in the middle of the story. (b) Begin with a hook that grabs attention. (c) Wave your arms about for no reason.
11. 11.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a frightened rabbit? (a) a gruff, grumpy voice (b) a fast, buzzing voice (c) a shaky, scared voice
12. 12.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Keep your eyes closed while you speak. (b) Stand still instead of swaying about. (c) Pause after you ask your listeners a question.
13. 13.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Stress the important words. (b) Use the same voice for every character. (c) Speak as fast as you possibly can.
14. 14.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Speak slowly and clearly. (b) Stop every few lines to ask for water. (c) Keep the events in the right order.
15. 15.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a giggling monkey? (a) a sly, sneaky voice (b) a giggly, playful voice (c) a flat, beeping voice
16. 16.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a sly fox? (a) a calm, wise voice (b) a sly, sneaky voice (c) a high, squeaky voice
17. 17.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Speak loudly enough for everyone to hear. (b) Never practise before the show. (c) Change your voice for each character.
18. 18.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Make the story three times too long. (b) Let listeners join in with a fun repeated line. (c) Stop every few lines to ask for water.
19. 19.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a tiny mouse? (a) a fast, buzzing voice (b) a high, squeaky voice (c) a flat, beeping voice
20. 20.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Wait for everyone to be quiet before you start. (b) Speak slowly and clearly. (c) Mix up the order of events.
21. 21.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Keep saying “and then, and then” every line. (b) Pause after you ask your listeners a question. (c) Ask your listeners a question to involve them.
22. 22.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Pause after you ask your listeners a question. (b) Point to where things happen as you describe them. (c) Forget the names of your characters.
23. 23.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Make the story three times too long. (b) Say “umm” after every few words. (c) Know the beginning, middle and end well.
24. 24.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a friendly ghost? (a) a flat, beeping voice (b) a quick, excited voice (c) a soft, spooky whisper
25. 25.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Never pause, not even once. (b) Mumble so nobody can hear the words. (c) Stand tall and smile at the start.
26. 26.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Show the size of the giant with your arms. (b) Shout every single word. (c) Show a picture or a prop if it helps.
27. 27.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Skip the middle of the story. (b) Rush the surprise so nobody notices it. (c) Speak up clearly at the most exciting part.
28. 28.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Shout every single word. (b) Forget the names of your characters. (c) Keep your story short enough for the time you have.
29. 29.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Use a deep voice for a giant or a lion. (b) Wait for everyone to be quiet before you start. (c) Read so slowly that everyone falls asleep.
30. 30.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Let listeners join in with a fun repeated line. (b) Turn your back to the listeners. (c) Pause just before the big surprise.
31. 31.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Laugh at the joke before you tell it. (b) Point to where things happen as you describe them. (c) Forget the names of your characters.
32. 32.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Look at your listeners as you speak. (b) Mumble the most important words. (c) Stand still instead of swaying about.
33. 33.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a robot? (a) a flat, beeping voice (b) a sly, sneaky voice (c) a grand, royal voice
34. 34.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) Wait for everyone to be quiet before you start.
35. 35.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Talk over anyone who asks a question. (b) Never pause, not even once. (c) Speak a little faster when the story gets exciting.
36. 36.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Lean in when you share a secret part. (b) Keep your eyes closed while you speak. (c) Mumble the most important words.
37. 37.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Keep a calm, steady pace at the start. (b) Start before everyone is listening. (c) Stand where everyone can see you.
38. 38.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Use your hands to show actions. (b) Rush through the ending to finish fast. (c) Answer your phone in the middle of the story.
39. 39.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Stand far away from your listeners. (b) Turn the pages loudly and lose your place. (c) Speak softly in a secret or spooky part.
40. 40.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Keep your face blank, with no feelings. (b) Use your face to show feelings. (c) Speak with your hand over your mouth.

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