Storytelling Tips Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 22: Storytelling aloud · Set 63 · 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) Whisper during the exciting chase. (b) Look at the floor the whole time. (c) Speak loudly enough for everyone to hear.
2. 2.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Lean in when you share a secret part. (b) Keep your eyes on the clock the whole time. (c) Hide your face behind the book.
3. 3.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a buzzing bee? (a) a deep, booming voice (b) a quick, excited voice (c) a fast, buzzing voice
4. 4.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a huge giant? (a) a deep, booming voice (b) a grand, royal voice (c) a shaky, scared voice
5. 5.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Mutter while looking at your shoes. (b) Speak as fast as you possibly can. (c) Breathe slowly if you feel nervous.
6. 6.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Mumble so nobody can hear the words. (b) Let listeners join in with a fun repeated line. (c) Speak with your hand over your mouth.
7. 7.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a giggling monkey? (a) a giggly, playful voice (b) a slow, sleepy voice (c) a fast, buzzing voice
8. 8.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Speak slowly and clearly. (b) Add sound effects like “whoosh” or “bang”. (c) Answer your phone in the middle of the story.
9. 9.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Stand still instead of swaying about. (b) Skip the middle of the story. (c) Forget the names of your characters.
10. 10.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a sleepy old tortoise? (a) a shaky, scared voice (b) a slow, sleepy voice (c) a deep, booming voice
11. 11.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Keep your eyes closed while you speak. (b) Tell it the way you would tell a good friend. (c) Speak slowly and clearly.
12. 12.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Chew gum while you tell the story. (b) End with a clear, strong last line. (c) Mumble so nobody can hear the words.
13. 13.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Lean in when you share a secret part. (b) Talk to only one friend in the room. (c) Add sound effects like “whoosh” or “bang”.
14. 14.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a friendly ghost? (a) a sly, sneaky voice (b) a soft, spooky whisper (c) a deep, booming voice
15. 15.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Shout every single word. (b) Stop every few lines to ask for water. (c) Use a soft voice to build suspense.
16. 16.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Speak loudly enough for everyone to hear. (b) Stop in the middle to check a phone. (c) Pause just before the big surprise.
17. 17.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Tell the story in your own words. (b) Speak as fast as you possibly can. (c) Whisper the whole story very quietly.
18. 18.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Mumble the most important words. (b) Practise telling the story before the show. (c) Never pause, not even once.
19. 19.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a tiny mouse? (a) a sly, sneaky voice (b) a high, squeaky voice (c) a slow, sleepy voice
20. 20.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Change your voice for each character. (b) Look around at different listeners, not just one. (c) Speak as fast as you possibly can.
21. 21.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Hide your face behind the book. (b) Show the size of the giant with your arms. (c) Talk over anyone who asks a question.
22. 22.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Start before everyone is listening. (b) Forget the ending and stop suddenly. (c) Speak softly in a secret or spooky part.
23. 23.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Whisper during the exciting chase. (b) Mumble so nobody can hear the words. (c) Act out a few actions, like knocking on a door.
24. 24.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a wise old owl? (a) a high, squeaky voice (b) a calm, wise voice (c) a fast, buzzing voice
25. 25.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a sly fox? (a) a sly, sneaky voice (b) a sad, sniffly voice (c) a fast, buzzing voice
26. 26.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Tell it the way you would tell a good friend. (b) Tell the story in your own words. (c) Never pause, not even once.
27. 27.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Show the size of the giant with your arms. (b) Choose a story that suits your listeners. (c) Swing from side to side all the time.
28. 28.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Change your voice for each character. (b) Swing from side to side all the time. (c) Mix up the order of events.
29. 29.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Know the beginning, middle and end well. (b) Never practise before the show. (c) Use your hands to show actions.
30. 30.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Look at the floor the whole time. (b) Smile at your listeners at the end. (c) Ask your listeners a question to involve them.
31. 31.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Speak as fast as you possibly can. (b) Forget the ending and stop suddenly. (c) Speak slowly and clearly.
32. 32.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Tell it the way you would tell a good friend. (b) Know the beginning, middle and end well. (c) Turn your back to the listeners.
33. 33.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Stop every few lines to ask for water. (b) End with a clear, strong last line. (c) Thank your listeners when you finish.
34. 34.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Use the same voice for every character. (b) Rush through the ending to finish fast. (c) Pause just before the big surprise.
35. 35.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Start before everyone is listening. (b) Laugh at the joke before you tell it. (c) Look around at different listeners, not just one.
36. 36.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Smile at your listeners at the end. (b) Point to where things happen as you describe them. (c) Hide your face behind the book.
37. 37.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Answer your phone in the middle of the story. (b) Practise in front of a mirror. (c) Stand far away from your listeners.
38. 38.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Point to where things happen as you describe them. (b) Swing from side to side all the time. (c) Answer your phone in the middle of the story.
39. 39.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Add sound effects like “whoosh” or “bang”. (b) Giggle all through the scary parts. (c) Skip the middle of the story.
40. 40.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a frightened rabbit? (a) a quick, excited voice (b) a giggly, playful voice (c) a shaky, scared voice

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