Storytelling Tips Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 22: Storytelling aloud · Set 575 · 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) Turn the pages loudly and lose your place. (b) Hide your face behind the book. (c) Choose a story that suits your listeners.
2. 2.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Use the same voice for every character. (b) Shout every single word. (c) Pause just before the big surprise.
3. 3.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a proud king? (a) a sad, sniffly voice (b) a grand, royal voice (c) a deep, booming voice
4. 4.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Keep your story short enough for the time you have. (b) Use your face to show feelings. (c) Say “umm” after every few words.
5. 5.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Whisper during the exciting chase. (b) Slow down for the most important moment. (c) Laugh during the sad parts.
6. 6.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Turn the pages loudly and lose your place. (b) Skip the middle of the story. (c) Add sound effects like “whoosh” or “bang”.
7. 7.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Turn away whenever someone laughs. (b) Look at the floor the whole time. (c) Speak slowly and clearly.
8. 8.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Speak a little faster when the story gets exciting. (b) Practise telling the story before the show. (c) Use the same voice for every character.
9. 9.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Stand where everyone can see you. (b) Skip the middle of the story. (c) Pause so listeners can imagine the scene.
10. 10.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Stop in the middle to check a phone. (b) Mumble so nobody can hear the words. (c) Practise in front of a mirror.
11. 11.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Let listeners join in with a fun repeated line. (b) Turn the pages loudly and lose your place. (c) Pause after you ask your listeners a question.
12. 12.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Whisper the whole story very quietly. (b) Stare at the ceiling instead of the audience. (c) Take a calm breath before you begin.
13. 13.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a robot? (a) a shaky, scared voice (b) a sly, sneaky voice (c) a flat, beeping voice
14. 14.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a tiny mouse? (a) a slow, sleepy voice (b) a high, squeaky voice (c) a quick, excited voice
15. 15.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Swing from side to side all the time. (b) Stand tall and smile at the start. (c) Wave your arms about for no reason.
16. 16.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Change your voice for each character. (b) Shout every single word. (c) Keep the events in the right order.
17. 17.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a child on her birthday? (a) a quick, excited voice (b) a grand, royal voice (c) a deep, booming voice
18. 18.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Hide your face behind the book. (b) Change your voice for each character. (c) Mumble the most important words.
19. 19.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Start with a long list of boring details. (b) Let your voice rise and fall, not stay flat. (c) Fiddle with your hair the whole time.
20. 20.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Read every word without ever looking up. (b) Keep your story short enough for the time you have. (c) Stop every few lines to ask for water.
21. 21.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 calm, wise voice
22. 22.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Speak as fast as you possibly can. (b) Look at your listeners as you speak. (c) Read every word without ever looking up.
23. 23.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Speak in a bored voice so it sounds dull. (b) Begin with a hook that grabs attention. (c) Rush the surprise so nobody notices it.
24. 24.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Speak slowly and clearly. (b) Turn your back to the listeners. (c) Lean in when you share a secret part.
25. 25.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a wise old owl? (a) a soft, spooky whisper (b) a calm, wise voice (c) a giggly, playful voice
26. 26.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Mumble the most important words. (b) Stress the important words. (c) Stare at the ceiling instead of the audience.
27. 27.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a crying baby elephant? (a) a shaky, scared voice (b) a fast, buzzing voice (c) a sad, sniffly voice
28. 28.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Stand still instead of swaying about. (b) Keep your eyes closed while you speak. (c) Speak softly in a secret or spooky part.
29. 29.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) End with a clear, strong last line. (b) Pause just before the big surprise. (c) Wave your arms about for no reason.
30. 30.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Mutter while looking at your shoes. (b) Turn your back to the listeners. (c) Use your hands to show actions.
31. 31.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Giggle all through the scary parts. (b) Ask your listeners a question to involve them. (c) Shout every single word.
32. 32.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Use a squeaky voice for a tiny mouse. (b) Begin with a hook that grabs attention. (c) Speak in a bored voice so it sounds dull.
33. 33.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Stand behind a table so no one can see you. (b) Mumble the most important words. (c) Use your face to show feelings.
34. 34.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a friendly ghost? (a) a high, squeaky voice (b) a soft, spooky whisper (c) a sad, sniffly voice
35. 35.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Mix up the order of events. (b) Answer your phone in the middle of the story. (c) Lean in when you share a secret part.
36. 36.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Talk over anyone who asks a question. (b) Say “umm” after every few words. (c) Thank your listeners when you finish.
37. 37.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Practise telling the story before the show. (b) Stand where everyone can see you. (c) Keep your eyes on the clock the whole time.
38. 38.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Breathe slowly if you feel nervous. (b) Forget the names of your characters. (c) Whisper the whole story very quietly.
39. 39.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Forget the ending and stop suddenly. (b) Use the same flat voice all the way through. (c) Smile during the happy parts.
40. 40.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Never practise before the show. (b) Point to where things happen as you describe them. (c) Speak loudly enough for everyone to hear.

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