Storytelling Tips Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 22: Storytelling aloud · Set 567 · 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) Rush the surprise so nobody notices it. (b) Lean in when you share a secret part. (c) Speak a little faster when the story gets exciting.
2. 2.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Mumble the most important words. (b) Wait a moment after a funny line. (c) Use the same voice for every character.
3. 3.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a buzzing bee? (a) a quick, excited voice (b) a fast, buzzing voice (c) a grand, royal voice
4. 4.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Talk to only one friend in the room. (b) Speak with your hand over your mouth. (c) Breathe slowly if you feel nervous.
5. 5.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) End with a clear, strong last line. (b) Forget the ending and stop suddenly. (c) Take a calm breath before you begin.
6. 6.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Keep saying “and then, and then” every line. (b) Stop in the middle to check a phone. (c) Ask your listeners a question to involve them.
7. 7.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Stand where everyone can see you. (b) Pause just before the big surprise. (c) Read every word without ever looking up.
8. 8.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Keep your eyes on the clock the whole time. (b) Use a slow, gentle voice for a sad moment. (c) Whisper the whole story very quietly.
9. 9.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) Mumble so nobody can hear the words.
10. 10.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a child on her birthday? (a) a soft, spooky whisper (b) a giggly, playful voice (c) a quick, excited voice
11. 11.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Turn the pages loudly and lose your place. (b) Keep saying “and then, and then” every line. (c) Know the beginning, middle and end well.
12. 12.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Use a slow, gentle voice for a sad moment. (b) Never pause, not even once. (c) End with a clear, strong last line.
13. 13.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Act out a few actions, like knocking on a door. (b) Look at the floor the whole time. (c) Make the story three times too long.
14. 14.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a giggling monkey? (a) a quick, excited voice (b) a giggly, playful voice (c) a gruff, grumpy voice
15. 15.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a sleepy old tortoise? (a) a grand, royal voice (b) a flat, beeping voice (c) a slow, sleepy voice
16. 16.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a sly fox? (a) a deep, booming voice (b) a sly, sneaky voice (c) a sad, sniffly voice
17. 17.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Swing from side to side all the time. (b) Stand far away from your listeners. (c) Use a deep voice for a giant or a lion.
18. 18.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a grumpy old bear? (a) a quick, excited voice (b) a shaky, scared voice (c) a gruff, grumpy voice
19. 19.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Say “umm” after every few words. (b) Lean in when you share a secret part. (c) Pause after you ask your listeners a question.
20. 20.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a huge giant? (a) a gruff, grumpy voice (b) a fast, buzzing voice (c) a deep, booming voice
21. 21.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Answer your phone in the middle of the story. (b) Look at the floor the whole time. (c) Pause so listeners can imagine the scene.
22. 22.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) End with a clear, strong last line. (b) Wave your arms about for no reason. (c) Make the story three times too long.
23. 23.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Look around at different listeners, not just one. (b) Talk to only one friend in the room. (c) End with a clear, strong last line.
24. 24.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 shaky, scared voice
25. 25.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a frightened rabbit? (a) a shaky, scared voice (b) a sad, sniffly voice (c) a slow, sleepy voice
26. 26.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Speak a little faster when the story gets exciting. (b) Use a slow, gentle voice for a sad moment. (c) Make the story three times too long.
27. 27.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Giggle all through the scary parts. (b) Speak softly in a secret or spooky part. (c) Rush through the ending to finish fast.
28. 28.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Laugh during the sad parts. (b) Wave your arms about for no reason. (c) Thank your listeners when you finish.
29. 29.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Use your face to show feelings. (b) Stop in the middle to check a phone. (c) Stand tall and smile at the start.
30. 30.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Speak softly in a secret or spooky part. (b) Breathe slowly if you feel nervous. (c) Speak as fast as you possibly can.
31. 31.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 soft, spooky whisper
32. 32.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Practise telling the story before the show. (b) Talk over anyone who asks a question. (c) Never practise before the show.
33. 33.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Pause after you ask your listeners a question. (b) Rush through the ending to finish fast. (c) Slow down for the most important moment.
34. 34.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Mumble so nobody can hear the words. (b) Slow down for the most important moment. (c) Giggle all through the scary parts.
35. 35.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a robot? (a) a gruff, grumpy voice (b) a flat, beeping voice (c) a sad, sniffly voice
36. 36.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a friendly ghost? (a) a sad, sniffly voice (b) a fast, buzzing voice (c) a soft, spooky whisper
37. 37.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Look at your listeners as you speak. (b) Keep saying “and then, and then” every line. (c) Speak in a bored voice so it sounds dull.
38. 38.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Let your voice rise and fall, not stay flat. (b) Lean in when you share a secret part. (c) Fiddle with your hair the whole time.
39. 39.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Make eye contact with people around the room. (b) Pause just before the big surprise. (c) Speak with your hand over your mouth.
40. 40.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Use a slow, gentle voice for a sad moment. (b) Practise telling the story before the show. (c) Forget the names of your characters.

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