Storytelling Tips Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 22: Storytelling aloud · Set 578 · 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) Hide your face behind the book. (b) Practise telling the story before the show. (c) Speak slowly and clearly.
2. 2.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Keep your eyes closed while you speak. (b) Use the same flat voice all the way through. (c) End with a clear, strong last line.
3. 3.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a robot? (a) a shaky, scared voice (b) a flat, beeping voice (c) a gruff, grumpy voice
4. 4.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a sleepy old tortoise? (a) a slow, sleepy voice (b) a sly, sneaky voice (c) a shaky, scared voice
5. 5.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a friendly ghost? (a) a calm, wise voice (b) a high, squeaky voice (c) a soft, spooky whisper
6. 6.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a proud king? (a) a grand, royal voice (b) a gruff, grumpy voice (c) a high, squeaky voice
7. 7.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a buzzing bee? (a) a fast, buzzing voice (b) a gruff, grumpy voice (c) a sly, sneaky voice
8. 8.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Stop in the middle to check a phone. (b) Swing from side to side all the time. (c) Pause so listeners can imagine the scene.
9. 9.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Never practise before the show. (b) Use your hands to show actions. (c) Practise in front of a mirror.
10. 10.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Know the beginning, middle and end well. (b) Mutter while looking at your shoes. (c) Keep saying “and then, and then” every line.
11. 11.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Look around at different listeners, not just one. (b) Ask your listeners a question to involve them. (c) Swing from side to side all the time.
12. 12.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Begin with a hook that grabs attention. (b) Keep your eyes on the clock the whole time. (c) Stop in the middle to check a phone.
13. 13.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Tell the story in your own words. (b) Tell it the way you would tell a good friend. (c) Tell the ending first and spoil the surprise.
14. 14.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Use a slow, gentle voice for a sad moment. (b) Make the story three times too long. (c) Thank your listeners when you finish.
15. 15.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Turn the pages loudly and lose your place. (b) Keep your eyes closed while you speak. (c) Wait a moment after a funny line.
16. 16.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Show the size of the giant with your arms. (b) Turn your back to the listeners. (c) Change your voice for each character.
17. 17.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a crying baby elephant? (a) a shaky, scared voice (b) a sad, sniffly voice (c) a fast, buzzing voice
18. 18.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Speak a little faster when the story gets exciting. (b) Stop in the middle to check a phone. (c) Read every word without ever looking up.
19. 19.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Speak up clearly at the most exciting part. (b) Talk over anyone who asks a question. (c) Tell the story in your own words.
20. 20.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a frightened rabbit? (a) a high, squeaky voice (b) a shaky, scared voice (c) a gruff, grumpy voice
21. 21.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Use the same flat voice all the way through. (b) Add sound effects like “whoosh” or “bang”. (c) Forget the names of your characters.
22. 22.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Rush the surprise so nobody notices it. (b) Forget the ending and stop suddenly. (c) Use a slow, gentle voice for a sad moment.
23. 23.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a giggling monkey? (a) a sly, sneaky voice (b) a sad, sniffly voice (c) a giggly, playful voice
24. 24.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Speak with your hand over your mouth. (b) Take a calm breath before you begin. (c) Act out a few actions, like knocking on a door.
25. 25.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Keep the events in the right order. (b) Turn the pages loudly and lose your place. (c) Mutter while looking at your shoes.
26. 26.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Speak softly in a secret or spooky part. (b) Keep the events in the right order. (c) Giggle all through the scary parts.
27. 27.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Speak loudly enough for everyone to hear. (b) Wave your arms about for no reason. (c) Stand far away from your listeners.
28. 28.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Talk over anyone who asks a question. (b) Use a squeaky voice for a tiny mouse. (c) Stop every few lines to ask for water.
29. 29.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Whisper the whole story very quietly. (b) Say “umm” after every few words. (c) Change your voice for each character.
30. 30.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a huge giant? (a) a quick, excited voice (b) a deep, booming voice (c) a soft, spooky whisper
31. 31.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Practise telling the story before the show. (b) Whisper the whole story very quietly. (c) Start with a long list of boring details.
32. 32.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a child on her birthday? (a) a giggly, playful voice (b) a slow, sleepy voice (c) a quick, excited voice
33. 33.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Stand tall and smile at the start. (b) Forget the names of your characters. (c) Speak up clearly at the most exciting part.
34. 34.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Stand tall and smile at the start. (b) Say “umm” after every few words. (c) Choose a story that suits your listeners.
35. 35.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a wise old owl? (a) a giggly, playful voice (b) a calm, wise voice (c) a slow, sleepy voice
36. 36.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Lean in when you share a secret part. (b) Stand tall and smile at the start. (c) Stand far away from your listeners.
37. 37.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a sly fox? (a) a sly, sneaky voice (b) a gruff, grumpy voice (c) a shaky, scared voice
38. 38.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Pause after you ask your listeners a question. (b) Wave your arms about for no reason. (c) Smile during the happy parts.
39. 39.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Use the same flat voice all the way through. (b) Use your hands to show actions. (c) Begin with a hook that grabs attention.
40. 40.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Tell the story in your own words. (b) Start with a long list of boring details. (c) Answer your phone in the middle of the story.

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