Storytelling Tips Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 22: Storytelling aloud · Set 607 · 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) Choose a story that suits your listeners. (b) Use your hands to show actions. (c) Hide your face behind the book.
2. 2.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a tiny mouse? (a) a soft, spooky whisper (b) a slow, sleepy voice (c) a high, squeaky voice
3. 3.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Stop in the middle to check a phone. (b) Pause just before the big surprise. (c) Skip the middle of the story.
4. 4.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Stare at the ceiling instead of the audience. (b) Mutter while looking at your shoes. (c) Act out a few actions, like knocking on a door.
5. 5.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Forget the ending and stop suddenly. (b) Slow down for the most important moment. (c) Act out a few actions, like knocking on a door.
6. 6.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Make the story three times too long. (b) Slow down for the most important moment. (c) Skip the middle of the story.
7. 7.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Take a calm breath before you begin. (b) Forget the names of your characters. (c) Stop in the middle to check a phone.
8. 8.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Wave your arms about for no reason. (b) Smile during the happy parts. (c) Speak softly in a secret or spooky part.
9. 9.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Make the story three times too long. (b) Pause so listeners can imagine the scene. (c) Look around at different listeners, not just one.
10. 10.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Giggle all through the scary parts. (b) Speak in a bored voice so it sounds dull. (c) Use your hands to show actions.
11. 11.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Speak softly in a secret or spooky part. (b) Shout every single word. (c) Use your hands to show actions.
12. 12.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a grumpy old bear? (a) a sad, sniffly voice (b) a flat, beeping voice (c) a gruff, grumpy voice
13. 13.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Fiddle with your hair the whole time. (b) Practise in front of a mirror. (c) Pause so listeners can imagine the scene.
14. 14.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Use your face to show feelings. (b) Use the same voice for every character. (c) Pause so listeners can imagine the scene.
15. 15.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Practise in front of a mirror. (b) Tell the ending first and spoil the surprise. (c) Look at your listeners as you speak.
16. 16.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Use the same voice for every character. (b) Wait a moment after a funny line. (c) Speak as fast as you possibly can.
17. 17.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a sly fox? (a) a calm, wise voice (b) a sly, sneaky voice (c) a shaky, scared voice
18. 18.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Stand behind a table so no one can see you. (b) Keep a calm, steady pace at the start. (c) End with a clear, strong last line.
19. 19.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Turn your back to the listeners. (b) Turn the pages loudly and lose your place. (c) Thank your listeners when you finish.
20. 20.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a robot? (a) a shaky, scared voice (b) a flat, beeping voice (c) a high, squeaky voice
21. 21.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Hide your face behind the book. (b) Know the beginning, middle and end well. (c) Wave your arms about for no reason.
22. 22.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Use your hands to show actions. (b) Keep saying “and then, and then” every line. (c) Act out a few actions, like knocking on a door.
23. 23.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Forget the ending and stop suddenly. (b) Speak in a bored voice so it sounds dull. (c) Choose a story that suits your listeners.
24. 24.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Tell it the way you would tell a good friend. (b) Look at the floor the whole time. (c) Mumble so nobody can hear the words.
25. 25.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a giggling monkey? (a) a sly, sneaky voice (b) a giggly, playful voice (c) a high, squeaky voice
26. 26.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Tell the ending first and spoil the surprise. (b) Giggle all through the scary parts. (c) Keep the events in the right order.
27. 27.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Smile during the happy parts. (b) Look at the floor the whole time. (c) Change your voice for each character.
28. 28.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Lean in when you share a secret part. (b) Whisper during the exciting chase. (c) Slow down for the most important moment.
29. 29.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a crying baby elephant? (a) a sad, sniffly voice (b) a sly, sneaky voice (c) a fast, buzzing voice
30. 30.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a buzzing bee? (a) a slow, sleepy voice (b) a quick, excited voice (c) a fast, buzzing voice
31. 31.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a huge giant? (a) a quick, excited voice (b) a shaky, scared voice (c) a deep, booming voice
32. 32.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Rush the surprise so nobody notices it. (b) Tell the ending first and spoil the surprise. (c) Pause so listeners can imagine the scene.
33. 33.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Turn away whenever someone laughs. (b) Speak with your hand over your mouth. (c) Use a squeaky voice for a tiny mouse.
34. 34.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Turn the pages loudly and lose your place. (b) Practise telling the story before the show. (c) Know the beginning, middle and end well.
35. 35.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Fiddle with your hair the whole time. (b) Mutter while looking at your shoes. (c) Ask your listeners a question to involve them.
36. 36.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Wait a moment after a funny line. (b) Show the size of the giant with your arms. (c) Keep your face blank, with no feelings.
37. 37.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 high, squeaky voice
38. 38.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Speak a little faster when the story gets exciting. (b) Choose a story that suits your listeners. (c) Skip the middle of the story.
39. 39.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Hide your face behind the book. (b) Stand far away from your listeners. (c) Speak slowly and clearly.
40. 40.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Mix up the order of events. (b) Lean in when you share a secret part. (c) Show a picture or a prop if it helps.

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