Storytelling Tips Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 22: Storytelling aloud · Set 507 · 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.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a sleepy old tortoise? (a) a slow, sleepy voice (b) a deep, booming voice (c) a grand, royal voice
2. 2.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Keep saying “and then, and then” every line. (b) Make the story three times too long. (c) Speak slowly and clearly.
3. 3.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Pause just before the big surprise. (b) Hide your face behind the book. (c) Chew gum while you tell the story.
4. 4.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Breathe slowly if you feel nervous. (b) Hide your face behind the book. (c) Keep your eyes on the clock the whole time.
5. 5.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a wise old owl? (a) a sad, sniffly voice (b) a calm, wise voice (c) a sly, sneaky voice
6. 6.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Never pause, not even once. (b) Speak loudly enough for everyone to hear. (c) Keep your face blank, with no feelings.
7. 7.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Practise telling the story before the show. (b) Speak in a bored voice so it sounds dull. (c) Skip the middle of the story.
8. 8.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Keep a calm, steady pace at the start. (b) Wave your arms about for no reason. (c) Use your hands to show actions.
9. 9.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Smile during the happy parts. (b) Stand tall and smile at the start. (c) Stop every few lines to ask for water.
10. 10.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a frightened rabbit? (a) a shaky, scared voice (b) a slow, sleepy voice (c) a giggly, playful voice
11. 11.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a huge giant? (a) a sad, sniffly voice (b) a deep, booming voice (c) a fast, buzzing voice
12. 12.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) End with a clear, strong last line. (b) Look at the floor the whole time. (c) Stand tall and smile at the start.
13. 13.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a friendly ghost? (a) a slow, sleepy voice (b) a high, squeaky voice (c) a soft, spooky whisper
14. 14.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Thank your listeners when you finish. (b) Never pause, not even once. (c) Stop every few lines to ask for water.
15. 15.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Use a squeaky voice for a tiny mouse. (b) Let your voice rise and fall, not stay flat. (c) Answer your phone in the middle of the story.
16. 16.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Use your hands to show actions. (b) Change your voice for each character. (c) Laugh at the joke before you tell it.
17. 17.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Turn your back to the listeners. (b) Keep your story short enough for the time you have. (c) Rush the surprise so nobody notices it.
18. 18.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Read so slowly that everyone falls asleep. (b) Use a slow, gentle voice for a sad moment. (c) Make the story three times too long.
19. 19.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Chew gum while you tell the story. (b) Stress the important words. (c) Forget the ending and stop suddenly.
20. 20.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a crying baby elephant? (a) a sad, sniffly voice (b) a deep, booming voice (c) a quick, excited voice
21. 21.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Shout every single word. (b) Forget the names of your characters. (c) Keep the events in the right order.
22. 22.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Smile during the happy parts. (b) Chew gum while you tell the story. (c) Turn away whenever someone laughs.
23. 23.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a grumpy old bear? (a) a gruff, grumpy voice (b) a giggly, playful voice (c) a fast, buzzing voice
24. 24.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Speak softly in a secret or spooky part. (b) Keep your eyes closed while you speak. (c) Practise telling the story before the show.
25. 25.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Keep your face blank, with no feelings. (b) Stop in the middle to check a phone. (c) Begin with a hook that grabs attention.
26. 26.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Talk over anyone who asks a question. (b) Use a squeaky voice for a tiny mouse. (c) Show a picture or a prop if it helps.
27. 27.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a child on her birthday? (a) a calm, wise voice (b) a quick, excited voice (c) a flat, beeping voice
28. 28.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Use a soft voice to build suspense. (b) Swing from side to side all the time. (c) Look around at different listeners, not just one.
29. 29.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Wave your arms about for no reason. (b) Start with a long list of boring details. (c) Use your hands to show actions.
30. 30.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Speak as fast as you possibly can. (b) Use a slow, gentle voice for a sad moment. (c) Tell it the way you would tell a good friend.
31. 31.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Stand behind a table so no one can see you. (b) Tell it the way you would tell a good friend. (c) Change your voice for each character.
32. 32.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Start with a long list of boring details. (b) Forget the names of your characters. (c) Look at your listeners as you speak.
33. 33.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Thank your listeners when you finish. (b) Speak loudly enough for everyone to hear. (c) Tell the ending first and spoil the surprise.
34. 34.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Laugh during the sad parts. (b) Tell it the way you would tell a good friend. (c) Tell the story in your own words.
35. 35.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Mumble so nobody can hear the words. (b) Say “umm” after every few words. (c) Lean in when you share a secret part.
36. 36.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Pause just before the big surprise. (b) Speak loudly enough for everyone to hear. (c) Talk to only one friend in the room.
37. 37.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Act out a few actions, like knocking on a door. (b) Use a slow, gentle voice for a sad moment. (c) Hide your face behind the book.
38. 38.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Stand behind a table so no one can see you. (b) Act out a few actions, like knocking on a door. (c) Rush through the ending to finish fast.
39. 39.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a giggling monkey? (a) a slow, sleepy voice (b) a flat, beeping voice (c) a giggly, playful voice
40. 40.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a robot? (a) a high, squeaky voice (b) a flat, beeping voice (c) a slow, sleepy voice

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