Storytelling Tips Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 22: Storytelling aloud · Set 59 · 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) Let listeners join in with a fun repeated line. (b) Say “umm” after every few words. (c) Talk to only one friend in the room.
2. 2.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Let your voice rise and fall, not stay flat. (b) Whisper during the exciting chase. (c) Say “umm” after every few words.
3. 3.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a huge giant? (a) a deep, booming voice (b) a giggly, playful voice (c) a slow, sleepy voice
4. 4.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a frightened rabbit? (a) a shaky, scared voice (b) a high, squeaky voice (c) a sly, sneaky voice
5. 5.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a friendly ghost? (a) a soft, spooky whisper (b) a quick, excited voice (c) a sad, sniffly voice
6. 6.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a grumpy old bear? (a) a fast, buzzing voice (b) a gruff, grumpy voice (c) a deep, booming voice
7. 7.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Begin with a hook that grabs attention. (b) Keep your face blank, with no feelings. (c) Forget the names of your characters.
8. 8.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Stand far away from your listeners. (b) Tell the story in your own words. (c) Read so slowly that everyone falls asleep.
9. 9.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Keep your eyes on the clock the whole time. (b) Wait a moment after a funny line. (c) Keep your story short enough for the time you have.
10. 10.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Look around at different listeners, not just one. (b) Laugh at the joke before you tell it. (c) Shout every single word.
11. 11.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Keep a calm, steady pace at the start. (b) Shout every single word. (c) Speak loudly enough for everyone to hear.
12. 12.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Start before everyone is listening. (b) End with a clear, strong last line. (c) Rush the surprise so nobody notices it.
13. 13.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a tiny mouse? (a) a shaky, scared voice (b) a deep, booming voice (c) a high, squeaky voice
14. 14.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a child on her birthday? (a) a soft, spooky whisper (b) a quick, excited voice (c) a gruff, grumpy voice
15. 15.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a sleepy old tortoise? (a) a slow, sleepy voice (b) a quick, excited voice (c) a fast, buzzing voice
16. 16.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Pause just before the big surprise. (b) Talk over anyone who asks a question. (c) Forget the names of your characters.
17. 17.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a giggling monkey? (a) a fast, buzzing voice (b) a sly, sneaky voice (c) a giggly, playful voice
18. 18.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a crying baby elephant? (a) a deep, booming voice (b) a sad, sniffly voice (c) a fast, buzzing voice
19. 19.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Stand far away from your listeners. (b) Wave your arms about for no reason. (c) Speak up clearly at the most exciting part.
20. 20.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Smile at your listeners at the end. (b) Swing from side to side all the time. (c) Look at your listeners as you speak.
21. 21.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Stress the important words. (b) Read every word without ever looking up. (c) Tell it the way you would tell a good friend.
22. 22.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Mumble the most important words. (b) Speak with your hand over your mouth. (c) Change your voice for each character.
23. 23.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) Use the same voice for every character.
24. 24.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Show a picture or a prop if it helps. (b) Tell the ending first and spoil the surprise. (c) Lean in when you share a secret part.
25. 25.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Tell it the way you would tell a good friend. (b) Tell the ending first and spoil the surprise. (c) Make the story three times too long.
26. 26.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a sly fox? (a) a giggly, playful voice (b) a high, squeaky voice (c) a sly, sneaky voice
27. 27.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Look at the floor the whole time. (b) Whisper during the exciting chase. (c) Keep a calm, steady pace at the start.
28. 28.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Use your hands to show actions. (b) Use your face to show feelings. (c) Rush through the ending to finish fast.
29. 29.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Use the same voice for every character. (b) Smile during the happy parts. (c) Stop every few lines to ask for water.
30. 30.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Use your hands to show actions. (b) Never pause, not even once. (c) Stand still instead of swaying about.
31. 31.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Keep your face blank, with no feelings. (b) Speak a little faster when the story gets exciting. (c) Fiddle with your hair the whole time.
32. 32.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Look at your listeners as you speak. (b) Pause after you ask your listeners a question. (c) Skip the middle of the story.
33. 33.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Use your hands to show actions. (b) Keep your face blank, with no feelings. (c) Speak in a bored voice so it sounds dull.
34. 34.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Speak softly in a secret or spooky part. (b) Stop in the middle to check a phone. (c) Make the story three times too long.
35. 35.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Show the size of the giant with your arms. (b) Keep your eyes on the clock the whole time. (c) Stop every few lines to ask for water.
36. 36.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a buzzing bee? (a) a shaky, scared voice (b) a fast, buzzing voice (c) a quick, excited voice
37. 37.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Turn away whenever someone laughs. (b) Speak slowly and clearly. (c) Look at your listeners as you speak.
38. 38.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Use a soft voice to build suspense. (b) Speak with your hand over your mouth. (c) Swing from side to side all the time.
39. 39.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Practise in front of a mirror. (b) Wave your arms about for no reason. (c) Talk to only one friend in the room.
40. 40.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Practise in front of a mirror. (b) Lean in when you share a secret part. (c) Mutter while looking at your shoes.

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