Storytelling Tips Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 22: Storytelling aloud · Set 60 · 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) Stop every few lines to ask for water. (b) Keep saying “and then, and then” every line. (c) Take a calm breath before you begin.
2. 2.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Skip the middle of the story. (b) Choose a story that suits your listeners. (c) Rush the surprise so nobody notices it.
3. 3.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Change your voice for each character. (b) Add sound effects like “whoosh” or “bang”. (c) Read so slowly that everyone falls asleep.
4. 4.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Mix up the order of events. (b) Never practise before the show. (c) Change your voice for each character.
5. 5.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a tiny mouse? (a) a high, squeaky voice (b) a flat, beeping voice (c) a quick, excited voice
6. 6.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Whisper the whole story very quietly. (b) Turn away whenever someone laughs. (c) Wait a moment after a funny line.
7. 7.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Breathe slowly if you feel nervous. (b) Stress the important words. (c) Mix up the order of events.
8. 8.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Use the same flat voice all the way through. (b) Forget the names of your characters. (c) Point to where things happen as you describe them.
9. 9.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Speak in a bored voice so it sounds dull. (b) Practise telling the story before the show. (c) Begin with a hook that grabs attention.
10. 10.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Swing from side to side all the time. (b) Use a soft voice to build suspense. (c) Read so slowly that everyone falls asleep.
11. 11.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Keep your story short enough for the time you have. (b) Look at your listeners as you speak. (c) Mumble the most important words.
12. 12.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a huge giant? (a) a gruff, grumpy voice (b) a fast, buzzing voice (c) a deep, booming voice
13. 13.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Use a squeaky voice for a tiny mouse. (b) Ask your listeners a question to involve them. (c) Stop in the middle to check a phone.
14. 14.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a crying baby elephant? (a) a sly, sneaky voice (b) a sad, sniffly voice (c) a quick, excited voice
15. 15.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Read so slowly that everyone falls asleep. (b) Use a squeaky voice for a tiny mouse. (c) Giggle all through the scary parts.
16. 16.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Skip the middle of the story. (b) Never pause, not even once. (c) Keep the events in the right order.
17. 17.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Giggle all through the scary parts. (b) Stop every few lines to ask for water. (c) Stand tall and smile at the start.
18. 18.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Wait a moment after a funny line. (b) Lean in when you share a secret part. (c) Answer your phone in the middle of the story.
19. 19.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a child on her birthday? (a) a high, squeaky voice (b) a quick, excited voice (c) a soft, spooky whisper
20. 20.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Slow down for the most important moment. (b) Speak up clearly at the most exciting part. (c) Whisper the whole story very quietly.
21. 21.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Use your face to show feelings. (b) Laugh during the sad parts. (c) Keep your story short enough for the time you have.
22. 22.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a proud king? (a) a flat, beeping voice (b) a grand, royal voice (c) a shaky, scared voice
23. 23.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Keep saying “and then, and then” every line. (b) Practise telling the story before the show. (c) Stand behind a table so no one can see you.
24. 24.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Let listeners join in with a fun repeated line. (b) Keep your eyes on the clock the whole time. (c) Stand far away from your listeners.
25. 25.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Use the same flat voice all the way through. (b) Turn the pages loudly and lose your place. (c) Act out a few actions, like knocking on a door.
26. 26.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Start with a long list of boring details. (b) Speak with your hand over your mouth. (c) Let your voice rise and fall, not stay flat.
27. 27.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Breathe slowly if you feel nervous. (b) Stress the important words. (c) Use the same flat voice all the way through.
28. 28.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Chew gum while you tell the story. (b) Begin with a hook that grabs attention. (c) Turn your back to the listeners.
29. 29.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a wise old owl? (a) a sad, sniffly voice (b) a high, squeaky voice (c) a calm, wise voice
30. 30.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a grumpy old bear? (a) a gruff, grumpy voice (b) a flat, beeping voice (c) a shaky, scared voice
31. 31.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Add sound effects like “whoosh” or “bang”. (b) Wait a moment after a funny line. (c) Keep your eyes on the clock the whole time.
32. 32.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a frightened rabbit? (a) a sly, sneaky voice (b) a shaky, scared voice (c) a quick, excited voice
33. 33.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Pause just before the big surprise. (b) Keep your eyes on the clock the whole time. (c) Mutter while looking at your shoes.
34. 34.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Keep saying “and then, and then” every line. (b) Show a picture or a prop if it helps. (c) Hide your face behind the book.
35. 35.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a buzzing bee? (a) a fast, buzzing voice (b) a high, squeaky voice (c) a deep, booming voice
36. 36.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Speak a little faster when the story gets exciting. (b) Pause so listeners can imagine the scene. (c) Giggle all through the scary parts.
37. 37.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Slow down for the most important moment. (b) Rush through the ending to finish fast. (c) Practise telling the story before the show.
38. 38.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Keep your eyes closed while you speak. (b) Speak softly in a secret or spooky part. (c) Practise in front of a mirror.
39. 39.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) End with a clear, strong last line. (b) Start before everyone is listening. (c) Wait for everyone to be quiet before you start.
40. 40.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a sleepy old tortoise? (a) a slow, sleepy voice (b) a soft, spooky whisper (c) a calm, wise voice

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