Storytelling Tips Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 22: Storytelling aloud · Set 512 · 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) Breathe slowly if you feel nervous. (b) Talk to only one friend in the room. (c) Keep your face blank, with no feelings.
2. 2.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a robot? (a) a slow, sleepy voice (b) a flat, beeping voice (c) a high, squeaky voice
3. 3.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a wise old owl? (a) a calm, wise voice (b) a deep, booming voice (c) a sad, sniffly voice
4. 4.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Take a calm breath before you begin. (b) Fiddle with your hair the whole time. (c) Giggle all through the scary parts.
5. 5.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Speak as fast as you possibly can. (b) Take a calm breath before you begin. (c) Begin with a hook that grabs attention.
6. 6.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Say “umm” after every few words. (b) Tell the ending first and spoil the surprise. (c) Use your hands to show actions.
7. 7.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Mumble the most important words. (b) Look around at different listeners, not just one. (c) Pause just before the big surprise.
8. 8.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a tiny mouse? (a) a sad, sniffly voice (b) a high, squeaky voice (c) a deep, booming voice
9. 9.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Answer your phone in the middle of the story. (b) Ask your listeners a question to involve them. (c) Read so slowly that everyone falls asleep.
10. 10.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a child on her birthday? (a) a high, squeaky voice (b) a shaky, scared voice (c) a quick, excited voice
11. 11.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Breathe slowly if you feel nervous. (b) Never practise before the show. (c) Let listeners join in with a fun repeated line.
12. 12.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Use a soft voice to build suspense. (b) Look at the floor the whole time. (c) Speak loudly enough for everyone to hear.
13. 13.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Forget the ending and stop suddenly. (b) Turn your back to the listeners. (c) Change your voice for each character.
14. 14.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Look at the floor the whole time. (b) Look at your listeners as you speak. (c) Never pause, not even once.
15. 15.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Use a squeaky voice for a tiny mouse. (b) Stand tall and smile at the start. (c) Laugh at the joke before you tell it.
16. 16.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Whisper during the exciting chase. (b) Swing from side to side all the time. (c) Act out a few actions, like knocking on a door.
17. 17.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a proud king? (a) a sad, sniffly voice (b) a grand, royal voice (c) a flat, beeping voice
18. 18.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Wait a moment after a funny line. (b) Fiddle with your hair the whole time. (c) Stop every few lines to ask for water.
19. 19.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Turn the pages loudly and lose your place. (b) Never practise before the show. (c) Use a slow, gentle voice for a sad moment.
20. 20.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Keep a calm, steady pace at the start. (b) Read every word without ever looking up. (c) Add sound effects like “whoosh” or “bang”.
21. 21.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a friendly ghost? (a) a giggly, playful voice (b) a soft, spooky whisper (c) a grand, royal voice
22. 22.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a buzzing bee? (a) a shaky, scared voice (b) a fast, buzzing voice (c) a slow, sleepy voice
23. 23.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a frightened rabbit? (a) a deep, booming voice (b) a slow, sleepy voice (c) a shaky, scared voice
24. 24.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Rush the surprise so nobody notices it. (b) Practise telling the story before the show. (c) Keep a calm, steady pace at the start.
25. 25.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Pause just before the big surprise. (b) Mix up the order of events. (c) Use your face to show feelings.
26. 26.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Stand where everyone can see you. (b) Turn the pages loudly and lose your place. (c) Speak a little faster when the story gets exciting.
27. 27.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Stand tall and smile at the start. (b) Use your face to show feelings. (c) Stop in the middle to check a phone.
28. 28.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Fiddle with your hair the whole time. (b) Breathe slowly if you feel nervous. (c) Stand still instead of swaying about.
29. 29.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Stand tall and smile at the start. (b) Talk over anyone who asks a question. (c) Change your voice for each character.
30. 30.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a huge giant? (a) a grand, royal voice (b) a flat, beeping voice (c) a deep, booming voice
31. 31.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Speak loudly enough for everyone to hear. (b) Start with a long list of boring details. (c) Swing from side to side all the time.
32. 32.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Read so slowly that everyone falls asleep. (b) Talk to only one friend in the room. (c) Show a picture or a prop if it helps.
33. 33.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Begin with a hook that grabs attention. (b) Whisper during the exciting chase. (c) Stop in the middle to check a phone.
34. 34.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Keep your face blank, with no feelings. (b) Keep a calm, steady pace at the start. (c) Keep the events in the right order.
35. 35.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Start with a long list of boring details. (b) Start before everyone is listening. (c) Keep a calm, steady pace at the start.
36. 36.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Keep saying “and then, and then” every line. (b) Laugh at the joke before you tell it. (c) Practise telling the story before the show.
37. 37.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Smile at your listeners at the end. (b) Forget the names of your characters. (c) Begin with a hook that grabs attention.
38. 38.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Pause just before the big surprise. (b) Say “umm” after every few words. (c) Swing from side to side all the time.
39. 39.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a sleepy old tortoise? (a) a slow, sleepy voice (b) a high, squeaky voice (c) a soft, spooky whisper
40. 40.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Start before everyone is listening. (b) Speak softly in a secret or spooky part. (c) Turn your back to the listeners.

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