Storytelling Tips Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 22: Storytelling aloud · Set 600 · 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) Thank your listeners when you finish. (b) Choose a story that suits your listeners. (c) Stand behind a table so no one can see you.
2. 2.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a child on her birthday? (a) a sad, sniffly voice (b) a sly, sneaky voice (c) a quick, excited voice
3. 3.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Use a slow, gentle voice for a sad moment. (b) Lean in when you share a secret part. (c) Talk over anyone who asks a question.
4. 4.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Read every word without ever looking up. (b) Mumble so nobody can hear the words. (c) Speak slowly and clearly.
5. 5.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Giggle all through the scary parts. (b) Keep your story short enough for the time you have. (c) Show the size of the giant with your arms.
6. 6.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Tell it the way you would tell a good friend. (b) Use the same flat voice all the way through. (c) Fiddle with your hair the whole time.
7. 7.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Stop every few lines to ask for water. (b) Pause just before the big surprise. (c) End with a clear, strong last line.
8. 8.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a tiny mouse? (a) a quick, excited voice (b) a fast, buzzing voice (c) a high, squeaky voice
9. 9.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a sly fox? (a) a gruff, grumpy voice (b) a sly, sneaky voice (c) a flat, beeping voice
10. 10.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Mutter while looking at your shoes. (b) Stop every few lines to ask for water. (c) Smile during the happy parts.
11. 11.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Stop every few lines to ask for water. (b) Read every word without ever looking up. (c) Take a calm breath before you begin.
12. 12.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Laugh during the sad parts. (b) Talk over anyone who asks a question. (c) Wait for everyone to be quiet before you start.
13. 13.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Look at your listeners as you speak. (b) Whisper the whole story very quietly. (c) Use a squeaky voice for a tiny mouse.
14. 14.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Act out a few actions, like knocking on a door. (b) Shout every single word. (c) End with a clear, strong last line.
15. 15.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a huge giant? (a) a slow, sleepy voice (b) a calm, wise voice (c) a deep, booming voice
16. 16.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Never pause, not even once. (b) Turn the pages loudly and lose your place. (c) Keep a calm, steady pace at the start.
17. 17.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Stare at the ceiling instead of the audience. (b) Speak in a bored voice so it sounds dull. (c) Speak a little faster when the story gets exciting.
18. 18.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Stop every few lines to ask for water. (b) Use a deep voice for a giant or a lion. (c) Never pause, not even once.
19. 19.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Read so slowly that everyone falls asleep. (b) Read every word without ever looking up. (c) Choose a story that suits your listeners.
20. 20.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Stop in the middle to check a phone. (b) Use your face to show feelings. (c) Keep the events in the right order.
21. 21.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Practise in front of a mirror. (b) Read so slowly that everyone falls asleep. (c) Rush the surprise so nobody notices it.
22. 22.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Stress the important words. (b) Pause so listeners can imagine the scene. (c) Rush the surprise so nobody notices it.
23. 23.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a frightened rabbit? (a) a sad, sniffly voice (b) a shaky, scared voice (c) a quick, excited voice
24. 24.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Speak with your hand over your mouth. (b) Pause so listeners can imagine the scene. (c) Mix up the order of events.
25. 25.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a buzzing bee? (a) a fast, buzzing voice (b) a deep, booming voice (c) a quick, excited voice
26. 26.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Use your hands to show actions. (b) Start with a long list of boring details. (c) Let your voice rise and fall, not stay flat.
27. 27.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Keep your eyes on the clock the whole time. (b) Stare at the ceiling instead of the audience. (c) Let your voice rise and fall, not stay flat.
28. 28.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Say “umm” after every few words. (b) Look at your listeners as you speak. (c) Hide your face behind the book.
29. 29.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Forget the ending and stop suddenly. (b) Stand still instead of swaying about. (c) Let listeners join in with a fun repeated line.
30. 30.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Use your face to show feelings. (b) Use the same voice for every character. (c) Make eye contact with people around the room.
31. 31.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Make eye contact with people around the room. (b) Start with a long list of boring details. (c) Rush the surprise so nobody notices it.
32. 32.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a wise old owl? (a) a calm, wise voice (b) a sad, sniffly voice (c) a gruff, grumpy voice
33. 33.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Speak softly in a secret or spooky part. (b) Use a deep voice for a giant or a lion. (c) Skip the middle of the story.
34. 34.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Speak loudly enough for everyone to hear. (b) Mumble so nobody can hear the words. (c) Speak as fast as you possibly can.
35. 35.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Thank your listeners when you finish. (b) Stop every few lines to ask for water. (c) Tell the ending first and spoil the surprise.
36. 36.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Show the size of the giant with your arms. (b) Talk to only one friend in the room. (c) Shout every single word.
37. 37.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Chew gum while you tell the story. (b) Answer your phone in the middle of the story. (c) Point to where things happen as you describe them.
38. 38.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Let listeners join in with a fun repeated line. (b) Rush through the ending to finish fast. (c) Let your voice rise and fall, not stay flat.
39. 39.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Use the same voice for every character. (b) Act out a few actions, like knocking on a door. (c) Speak as fast as you possibly can.
40. 40.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Read so slowly that everyone falls asleep. (b) Answer your phone in the middle of the story. (c) Pause just before the big surprise.

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