Storytelling Tips Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 22: Storytelling aloud · Set 486 · 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) Begin with a hook that grabs attention. (b) Show the size of the giant with your arms. (c) Say “umm” after every few words.
2. 2.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a giggling monkey? (a) a giggly, playful voice (b) a sly, sneaky voice (c) a high, squeaky voice
3. 3.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Stand tall and smile at the start. (b) Wait a moment after a funny line. (c) Look at the floor the whole time.
4. 4.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Speak as fast as you possibly can. (b) Ask your listeners a question to involve them. (c) Know the beginning, middle and end well.
5. 5.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a child on her birthday? (a) a fast, buzzing voice (b) a shaky, scared voice (c) a quick, excited voice
6. 6.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Practise in front of a mirror. (b) Act out a few actions, like knocking on a door. (c) Forget the ending and stop suddenly.
7. 7.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Wave your arms about for no reason. (b) Stop in the middle to check a phone. (c) Thank your listeners when you finish.
8. 8.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Wait for everyone to be quiet before you start. (b) Whisper the whole story very quietly. (c) Look at the floor the whole time.
9. 9.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a wise old owl? (a) a calm, wise voice (b) a fast, buzzing voice (c) a sad, sniffly voice
10. 10.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a sleepy old tortoise? (a) a quick, excited voice (b) a slow, sleepy voice (c) a grand, royal voice
11. 11.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Change your voice for each character. (b) Keep a calm, steady pace at the start. (c) Mutter while looking at your shoes.
12. 12.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Thank your listeners when you finish. (b) Use a squeaky voice for a tiny mouse. (c) Rush through the ending to finish fast.
13. 13.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Take a calm breath before you begin. (b) Shout every single word. (c) Wait for everyone to be quiet before you start.
14. 14.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Speak a little faster when the story gets exciting. (b) Skip the middle of the story. (c) Stand tall and smile at the start.
15. 15.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Stand still instead of swaying about. (b) Never pause, not even once. (c) Giggle all through the scary parts.
16. 16.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a huge giant? (a) a slow, sleepy voice (b) a deep, booming voice (c) a fast, buzzing voice
17. 17.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a frightened rabbit? (a) a flat, beeping voice (b) a calm, wise voice (c) a shaky, scared voice
18. 18.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Fiddle with your hair the whole time. (b) Practise in front of a mirror. (c) Stress the important words.
19. 19.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a proud king? (a) a fast, buzzing voice (b) a grand, royal voice (c) a quick, excited voice
20. 20.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Act out a few actions, like knocking on a door. (b) Pause after you ask your listeners a question. (c) Turn your back to the listeners.
21. 21.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Keep a calm, steady pace at the start. (b) Speak loudly enough for everyone to hear. (c) Laugh during the sad parts.
22. 22.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Shout every single word. (b) Answer your phone in the middle of the story. (c) Act out a few actions, like knocking on a door.
23. 23.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Use a slow, gentle voice for a sad moment. (b) End with a clear, strong last line. (c) Talk to only one friend in the room.
24. 24.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Say “umm” after every few words. (b) Forget the names of your characters. (c) Speak up clearly at the most exciting part.
25. 25.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Look around at different listeners, not just one. (b) Talk to only one friend in the room. (c) Use the same flat voice all the way through.
26. 26.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Keep your eyes on the clock the whole time. (b) Keep a calm, steady pace at the start. (c) Keep your story short enough for the time you have.
27. 27.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Rush through the ending to finish fast. (b) Talk to only one friend in the room. (c) Slow down for the most important moment.
28. 28.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a robot? (a) a sad, sniffly voice (b) a gruff, grumpy voice (c) a flat, beeping voice
29. 29.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Look at your listeners as you speak. (b) Know the beginning, middle and end well. (c) Never pause, not even once.
30. 30.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Turn your back to the listeners. (b) Make the story three times too long. (c) Keep a calm, steady pace at the start.
31. 31.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a crying baby elephant? (a) a deep, booming voice (b) a sad, sniffly voice (c) a fast, buzzing voice
32. 32.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a sly fox? (a) a grand, royal voice (b) a fast, buzzing voice (c) a sly, sneaky voice
33. 33.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Tell the ending first and spoil the surprise. (b) Chew gum while you tell the story. (c) Take a calm breath before you begin.
34. 34.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Answer your phone in the middle of the story. (b) Rush the surprise so nobody notices it. (c) Wait a moment after a funny line.
35. 35.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a grumpy old bear? (a) a slow, sleepy voice (b) a gruff, grumpy voice (c) a shaky, scared voice
36. 36.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Tell the ending first and spoil the surprise. (b) Use a squeaky voice for a tiny mouse. (c) Show a picture or a prop if it helps.
37. 37.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Never pause, not even once. (b) Look at your listeners as you speak. (c) Stare at the ceiling instead of the audience.
38. 38.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Hide your face behind the book. (b) Read every word without ever looking up. (c) Tell the story in your own words.
39. 39.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Turn away whenever someone laughs. (b) Begin with a hook that grabs attention. (c) Swing from side to side all the time.
40. 40.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Giggle all through the scary parts. (b) Smile during the happy parts. (c) Whisper during the exciting chase.

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