Storytelling Tips Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 22: Storytelling aloud · Set 595 · 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) Laugh during the sad parts. (b) Wait for everyone to be quiet before you start. (c) Smile at your listeners at the end.
2. 2.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a robot? (a) a flat, beeping voice (b) a sly, sneaky voice (c) a shaky, scared voice
3. 3.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a tiny mouse? (a) a high, squeaky voice (b) a gruff, grumpy voice (c) a deep, booming voice
4. 4.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Speak softly in a secret or spooky part. (b) Wait for everyone to be quiet before you start. (c) Mumble so nobody can hear the words.
5. 5.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Use the same flat voice all the way through. (b) Point to where things happen as you describe them. (c) Shout every single word.
6. 6.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Start with a long list of boring details. (b) Forget the ending and stop suddenly. (c) Pause after you ask your listeners a question.
7. 7.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Whisper during the exciting chase. (b) Shout every single word. (c) Breathe slowly if you feel nervous.
8. 8.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Use a squeaky voice for a tiny mouse. (b) Start before everyone is listening. (c) Speak a little faster when the story gets exciting.
9. 9.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a friendly ghost? (a) a deep, booming voice (b) a soft, spooky whisper (c) a shaky, scared voice
10. 10.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Look at your listeners as you speak. (b) Keep your eyes on the clock the whole time. (c) Never pause, not even once.
11. 11.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Say “umm” after every few words. (b) Speak a little faster when the story gets exciting. (c) Tell the ending first and spoil the surprise.
12. 12.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Turn the pages loudly and lose your place. (b) Stand where everyone can see you. (c) Practise in front of a mirror.
13. 13.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a wise old owl? (a) a calm, wise voice (b) a shaky, scared voice (c) a slow, sleepy voice
14. 14.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Smile during the happy parts. (b) Use a slow, gentle voice for a sad moment. (c) Use the same voice for every character.
15. 15.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a sly fox? (a) a grand, royal voice (b) a deep, booming voice (c) a sly, sneaky voice
16. 16.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Keep your face blank, with no feelings. (b) Keep your story short enough for the time you have. (c) Talk to only one friend in the room.
17. 17.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Use a slow, gentle voice for a sad moment. (b) Speak as fast as you possibly can. (c) Begin with a hook that grabs attention.
18. 18.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Chew gum while you tell the story. (b) Speak with your hand over your mouth. (c) Stand tall and smile at the start.
19. 19.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Shout every single word. (b) Talk over anyone who asks a question. (c) Begin with a hook that grabs attention.
20. 20.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Make eye contact with people around the room. (b) Smile during the happy parts. (c) Shout every single word.
21. 21.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Keep saying “and then, and then” every line. (b) Keep your eyes on the clock the whole time. (c) Practise telling the story before the show.
22. 22.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Change your voice for each character. (b) Turn the pages loudly and lose your place. (c) Forget the names of your characters.
23. 23.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a giggling monkey? (a) a gruff, grumpy voice (b) a high, squeaky voice (c) a giggly, playful voice
24. 24.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Forget the ending and stop suddenly. (b) Speak as fast as you possibly can. (c) Speak loudly enough for everyone to hear.
25. 25.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Smile during the happy parts. (b) Never practise before the show. (c) Add sound effects like “whoosh” or “bang”.
26. 26.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Lean in when you share a secret part. (b) Know the beginning, middle and end well. (c) Whisper the whole story very quietly.
27. 27.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Wave your arms about for no reason. (b) Giggle all through the scary parts. (c) Speak slowly and clearly.
28. 28.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Shout every single word. (b) Tell the ending first and spoil the surprise. (c) Make eye contact with people around the room.
29. 29.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a sleepy old tortoise? (a) a sad, sniffly voice (b) a slow, sleepy voice (c) a calm, wise voice
30. 30.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Stand still instead of swaying about. (b) Make the story three times too long. (c) Look at your listeners as you speak.
31. 31.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Lean in when you share a secret part. (b) Wave your arms about for no reason. (c) Use a deep voice for a giant or a lion.
32. 32.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Use a soft voice to build suspense. (b) Read so slowly that everyone falls asleep. (c) Stand still instead of swaying about.
33. 33.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Speak with your hand over your mouth. (b) Read every word without ever looking up. (c) Wait for everyone to be quiet before you start.
34. 34.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Hide your face behind the book. (b) Look around at different listeners, not just one. (c) Speak softly in a secret or spooky part.
35. 35.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Chew gum while you tell the story. (b) Whisper during the exciting chase. (c) Ask your listeners a question to involve them.
36. 36.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Know the beginning, middle and end well. (b) Smile during the happy parts. (c) Laugh at the joke before you tell it.
37. 37.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a child on her birthday? (a) a high, squeaky voice (b) a shaky, scared voice (c) a quick, excited voice
38. 38.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Lean in when you share a secret part. (b) Make the story three times too long. (c) Forget the ending and stop suddenly.
39. 39.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Show the size of the giant with your arms. (b) Tell the ending first and spoil the surprise. (c) Chew gum while you tell the story.
40. 40.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a buzzing bee? (a) a slow, sleepy voice (b) a gruff, grumpy voice (c) a fast, buzzing voice

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