Storytelling Tips Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 22: Storytelling aloud · Set 553 · 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) Pause so listeners can imagine the scene. (b) Turn away whenever someone laughs. (c) Wave your arms about for no reason.
2. 2.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Read every word without ever looking up. (b) Begin with a hook that grabs attention. (c) Turn the pages loudly and lose your place.
3. 3.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a friendly ghost? (a) a soft, spooky whisper (b) a deep, booming voice (c) a slow, sleepy voice
4. 4.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Wait a moment after a funny line. (b) Pause just before the big surprise. (c) Giggle all through the scary parts.
5. 5.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a robot? (a) a gruff, grumpy voice (b) a high, squeaky voice (c) a flat, beeping voice
6. 6.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Mix up the order of events. (b) Speak loudly enough for everyone to hear. (c) Speak up clearly at the most exciting part.
7. 7.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Speak a little faster when the story gets exciting. (b) Pause after you ask your listeners a question. (c) Stand far away from your listeners.
8. 8.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Start before everyone is listening. (b) Skip the middle of the story. (c) Practise in front of a mirror.
9. 9.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a huge giant? (a) a deep, booming voice (b) a calm, wise voice (c) a flat, beeping voice
10. 10.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Stand where everyone can see you. (b) Lean in when you share a secret part. (c) Turn the pages loudly and lose your place.
11. 11.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a wise old owl? (a) a high, squeaky voice (b) a calm, wise voice (c) a deep, booming voice
12. 12.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Never practise before the show. (b) Stand tall and smile at the start. (c) Speak loudly enough for everyone to hear.
13. 13.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Keep your face blank, with no feelings. (b) Stand far away from your listeners. (c) Stress the important words.
14. 14.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Keep your eyes on the clock the whole time. (b) Fiddle with your hair the whole time. (c) Speak softly in a secret or spooky part.
15. 15.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Use the same voice for every character. (b) Use your hands to show actions. (c) Ask your listeners a question to involve them.
16. 16.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Speak with your hand over your mouth. (b) Keep saying “and then, and then” every line. (c) Use your face to show feelings.
17. 17.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a grumpy old bear? (a) a gruff, grumpy voice (b) a deep, booming voice (c) a fast, buzzing voice
18. 18.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Pause so listeners can imagine the scene. (b) Add sound effects like “whoosh” or “bang”. (c) Read every word without ever looking up.
19. 19.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Read every word without ever looking up. (b) Make the story three times too long. (c) Breathe slowly if you feel nervous.
20. 20.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Read every word without ever looking up. (b) Speak with your hand over your mouth. (c) Speak a little faster when the story gets exciting.
21. 21.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Breathe slowly if you feel nervous. (b) Say “umm” after every few words. (c) Ask your listeners a question to involve them.
22. 22.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Mutter while looking at your shoes. (b) Show a picture or a prop if it helps. (c) Act out a few actions, like knocking on a door.
23. 23.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Wave your arms about for no reason. (b) Speak softly in a secret or spooky part. (c) Speak a little faster when the story gets exciting.
24. 24.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Start before everyone is listening. (b) Know the beginning, middle and end well. (c) Keep the events in the right order.
25. 25.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Chew gum while you tell the story. (b) Speak as fast as you possibly can. (c) Pause just before the big surprise.
26. 26.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Answer your phone in the middle of the story. (b) Use a deep voice for a giant or a lion. (c) Smile during the happy parts.
27. 27.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Take a calm breath before you begin. (b) Shout every single word. (c) Laugh at the joke before you tell it.
28. 28.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Smile during the happy parts. (b) Smile at your listeners at the end. (c) Tell the ending first and spoil the surprise.
29. 29.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Speak loudly enough for everyone to hear. (b) Stand behind a table so no one can see you. (c) Speak a little faster when the story gets exciting.
30. 30.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a tiny mouse? (a) a high, squeaky voice (b) a grand, royal voice (c) a calm, wise voice
31. 31.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Talk to only one friend in the room. (b) Tell the ending first and spoil the surprise. (c) Speak slowly and clearly.
32. 32.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Never pause, not even once. (b) Whisper the whole story very quietly. (c) Let listeners join in with a fun repeated line.
33. 33.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) End with a clear, strong last line. (b) Rush through the ending to finish fast. (c) Know the beginning, middle and end well.
34. 34.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a frightened rabbit? (a) a shaky, scared voice (b) a fast, buzzing voice (c) a grand, royal voice
35. 35.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a crying baby elephant? (a) a gruff, grumpy voice (b) a sad, sniffly voice (c) a shaky, scared voice
36. 36.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Look around at different listeners, not just one. (b) Stand tall and smile at the start. (c) Speak with your hand over your mouth.
37. 37.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Speak up clearly at the most exciting part. (b) Forget the names of your characters. (c) Stand tall and smile at the start.
38. 38.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Pause after you ask your listeners a question. (b) Whisper the whole story very quietly. (c) Keep saying “and then, and then” every line.
39. 39.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a giggling monkey? (a) a calm, wise voice (b) a giggly, playful voice (c) a sad, sniffly voice
40. 40.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a child on her birthday? (a) a quick, excited voice (b) a giggly, playful voice (c) a gruff, grumpy voice

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