Storytelling Tips Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 22: Storytelling aloud · Set 589 · 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) Keep your eyes closed while you speak. (c) Wait for everyone to be quiet before you start.
2. 2.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a child on her birthday? (a) a quick, excited voice (b) a fast, buzzing voice (c) a shaky, scared voice
3. 3.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Mumble the most important words. (b) Thank your listeners when you finish. (c) Take a calm breath before you begin.
4. 4.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Talk to only one friend in the room. (b) Show a picture or a prop if it helps. (c) Make eye contact with people around the room.
5. 5.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a frightened rabbit? (a) a fast, buzzing voice (b) a high, squeaky voice (c) a shaky, scared voice
6. 6.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Keep your eyes on the clock the whole time. (b) Point to where things happen as you describe them. (c) Rush the surprise so nobody notices it.
7. 7.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a crying baby elephant? (a) a grand, royal voice (b) a shaky, scared voice (c) a sad, sniffly voice
8. 8.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a buzzing bee? (a) a deep, booming voice (b) a gruff, grumpy voice (c) a fast, buzzing voice
9. 9.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a sleepy old tortoise? (a) a shaky, scared voice (b) a slow, sleepy voice (c) a grand, royal voice
10. 10.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a proud king? (a) a fast, buzzing voice (b) a flat, beeping voice (c) a grand, royal voice
11. 11.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Tell the story in your own words. (b) Use the same voice for every character. (c) Giggle all through the scary parts.
12. 12.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Answer your phone in the middle of the story. (b) Speak slowly and clearly. (c) Use a deep voice for a giant or a lion.
13. 13.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Say “umm” after every few words. (b) Mutter while looking at your shoes. (c) Speak a little faster when the story gets exciting.
14. 14.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Pause so listeners can imagine the scene. (b) Stop in the middle to check a phone. (c) Tell it the way you would tell a good friend.
15. 15.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Keep your story short enough for the time you have. (b) Begin with a hook that grabs attention. (c) Stand behind a table so no one can see you.
16. 16.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Mumble so nobody can hear the words. (b) Make the story three times too long. (c) Stress the important words.
17. 17.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) End with a clear, strong last line. (b) Choose a story that suits your listeners. (c) Keep your face blank, with no feelings.
18. 18.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a friendly ghost? (a) a flat, beeping voice (b) a soft, spooky whisper (c) a grand, royal voice
19. 19.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Read every word without ever looking up. (b) Look at the floor the whole time. (c) Use your face to show feelings.
20. 20.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Keep the events in the right order. (b) Slow down for the most important moment. (c) Speak in a bored voice so it sounds dull.
21. 21.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Slow down for the most important moment. (b) Speak softly in a secret or spooky part. (c) Keep your eyes closed while you speak.
22. 22.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Skip the middle of the story. (b) Wait for everyone to be quiet before you start. (c) Use a deep voice for a giant or a lion.
23. 23.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Talk to only one friend in the room. (b) Forget the ending and stop suddenly. (c) Take a calm breath before you begin.
24. 24.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a wise old owl? (a) a flat, beeping voice (b) a high, squeaky voice (c) a calm, wise voice
25. 25.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Pause after you ask your listeners a question. (b) Laugh during the sad parts. (c) Wave your arms about for no reason.
26. 26.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Never pause, not even once. (b) Use a deep voice for a giant or a lion. (c) Change your voice for each character.
27. 27.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Speak with your hand over your mouth. (b) Look at your listeners as you speak. (c) Whisper during the exciting chase.
28. 28.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Chew gum while you tell the story. (b) Keep a calm, steady pace at the start. (c) Look at the floor the whole time.
29. 29.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Speak slowly and clearly. (b) Take a calm breath before you begin. (c) Fiddle with your hair the whole time.
30. 30.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Never practise before the show. (b) Act out a few actions, like knocking on a door. (c) Ask your listeners a question to involve them.
31. 31.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Whisper the whole story very quietly. (b) Speak up clearly at the most exciting part. (c) Mumble so nobody can hear the words.
32. 32.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Use your hands to show actions. (b) Turn the pages loudly and lose your place. (c) Add sound effects like “whoosh” or “bang”.
33. 33.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Slow down for the most important moment. (b) Speak loudly enough for everyone to hear. (c) Giggle all through the scary parts.
34. 34.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Use the same voice for every character. (b) Use a slow, gentle voice for a sad moment. (c) Use the same flat voice all the way through.
35. 35.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Use the same voice for every character. (b) Thank your listeners when you finish. (c) Rush the surprise so nobody notices it.
36. 36.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Make the story three times too long. (b) Use a squeaky voice for a tiny mouse. (c) Speak a little faster when the story gets exciting.
37. 37.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Keep the events in the right order. (b) Shout every single word. (c) Never pause, not even once.
38. 38.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Hide your face behind the book. (b) Use your hands to show actions. (c) Practise in front of a mirror.
39. 39.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Let your voice rise and fall, not stay flat. (b) Show the size of the giant with your arms. (c) Forget the ending and stop suddenly.
40. 40.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Slow down for the most important moment. (b) Laugh at the joke before you tell it. (c) Show the size of the giant with your arms.

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