Storytelling Tips Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 22: Storytelling aloud · Set 54 · 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) Keep your face blank, with no feelings. (b) Practise in front of a mirror. (c) Keep your eyes on the clock the whole time.
2. 2.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Make eye contact with people around the room. (b) Use a slow, gentle voice for a sad moment. (c) Giggle all through the scary parts.
3. 3.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a friendly ghost? (a) a shaky, scared voice (b) a high, squeaky voice (c) a soft, spooky whisper
4. 4.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Use the same voice for every character. (b) Keep a calm, steady pace at the start. (c) Speak as fast as you possibly can.
5. 5.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a child on her birthday? (a) a gruff, grumpy voice (b) a sad, sniffly voice (c) a quick, excited voice
6. 6.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Speak with your hand over your mouth. (b) Point to where things happen as you describe them. (c) End with a clear, strong last line.
7. 7.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) End with a clear, strong last line. (b) Keep your eyes closed while you speak. (c) Use the same voice for every character.
8. 8.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a crying baby elephant? (a) a sly, sneaky voice (b) a sad, sniffly voice (c) a calm, wise voice
9. 9.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Ask your listeners a question to involve them. (b) Speak with your hand over your mouth. (c) Keep your eyes on the clock the whole time.
10. 10.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Read so slowly that everyone falls asleep. (b) Use your hands to show actions. (c) Turn away whenever someone laughs.
11. 11.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Ask your listeners a question to involve them. (b) End with a clear, strong last line. (c) Mumble the most important words.
12. 12.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Wait a moment after a funny line. (b) Take a calm breath before you begin. (c) Mumble so nobody can hear the words.
13. 13.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Keep your story short enough for the time you have. (b) Hide your face behind the book. (c) Turn your back to the listeners.
14. 14.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a frightened rabbit? (a) a slow, sleepy voice (b) a high, squeaky voice (c) a shaky, scared voice
15. 15.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Whisper during the exciting chase. (b) Rush the surprise so nobody notices it. (c) Stand where everyone can see you.
16. 16.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a sleepy old tortoise? (a) a quick, excited voice (b) a shaky, scared voice (c) a slow, sleepy voice
17. 17.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Speak in a bored voice so it sounds dull. (b) Shout every single word. (c) Show the size of the giant with your arms.
18. 18.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Show a picture or a prop if it helps. (b) Look at your listeners as you speak. (c) Hide your face behind the book.
19. 19.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Use the same flat voice all the way through. (b) Use the same voice for every character. (c) Begin with a hook that grabs attention.
20. 20.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a huge giant? (a) a calm, wise voice (b) a deep, booming voice (c) a sad, sniffly voice
21. 21.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Practise telling the story before the show. (b) Start with a long list of boring details. (c) Tell the ending first and spoil the surprise.
22. 22.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a giggling monkey? (a) a sad, sniffly voice (b) a high, squeaky voice (c) a giggly, playful voice
23. 23.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Stop every few lines to ask for water. (b) Know the beginning, middle and end well. (c) Stand tall and smile at the start.
24. 24.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Lean in when you share a secret part. (b) Smile at your listeners at the end. (c) Keep your eyes closed while you speak.
25. 25.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Thank your listeners when you finish. (b) Say “umm” after every few words. (c) Tell the ending first and spoil the surprise.
26. 26.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a sly fox? (a) a slow, sleepy voice (b) a deep, booming voice (c) a sly, sneaky voice
27. 27.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Pause after you ask your listeners a question. (b) Stand still instead of swaying about. (c) Mix up the order of events.
28. 28.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Use your hands to show actions. (b) Start with a long list of boring details. (c) Choose a story that suits your listeners.
29. 29.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a robot? (a) a grand, royal voice (b) a giggly, playful voice (c) a flat, beeping voice
30. 30.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Laugh at the joke before you tell it. (b) Pause so listeners can imagine the scene. (c) Keep the events in the right order.
31. 31.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Use your hands to show actions. (b) Speak softly in a secret or spooky part. (c) Stop in the middle to check a phone.
32. 32.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Smile during the happy parts. (b) Speak with your hand over your mouth. (c) Turn your back to the listeners.
33. 33.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Smile during the happy parts. (b) Keep your story short enough for the time you have. (c) Forget the names of your characters.
34. 34.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Look at the floor the whole time. (b) Show a picture or a prop if it helps. (c) Tell the ending first and spoil the surprise.
35. 35.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a buzzing bee? (a) a fast, buzzing voice (b) a deep, booming voice (c) a soft, spooky whisper
36. 36.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Speak a little faster when the story gets exciting. (b) Forget the ending and stop suddenly. (c) Use a slow, gentle voice for a sad moment.
37. 37.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Stand where everyone can see you. (b) Pause just before the big surprise. (c) Tell the ending first and spoil the surprise.
38. 38.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a grumpy old bear? (a) a gruff, grumpy voice (b) a grand, royal voice (c) a fast, buzzing voice
39. 39.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Whisper the whole story very quietly. (b) Keep a calm, steady pace at the start. (c) Stand where everyone can see you.
40. 40.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) End with a clear, strong last line. (b) Whisper during the exciting chase. (c) Pause after you ask your listeners a question.

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