Storytelling Tips Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 22: Storytelling aloud · Set 638 · 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) Keep your eyes closed while you speak. (b) Breathe slowly if you feel nervous. (c) Forget the names of your characters.
2. 2.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Speak up clearly at the most exciting part. (b) Keep your eyes closed while you speak. (c) Make the story three times too long.
3. 3.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Chew gum while you tell the story. (b) Let listeners join in with a fun repeated line. (c) Skip the middle of the story.
4. 4.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Stand tall and smile at the start. (b) Speak with your hand over your mouth. (c) Forget the names of your characters.
5. 5.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a crying baby elephant? (a) a high, squeaky voice (b) a sad, sniffly voice (c) a giggly, playful voice
6. 6.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Practise in front of a mirror. (b) Skip the middle of the story. (c) Mix up the order of events.
7. 7.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Laugh during the sad parts. (b) Rush through the ending to finish fast. (c) Stress the important words.
8. 8.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
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 giggly, playful voice
10. 10.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Keep your eyes on the clock the whole time. (b) Fiddle with your hair the whole time. (c) Wait a moment after a funny line.
11. 11.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a child on her birthday? (a) a quick, excited voice (b) a soft, spooky whisper (c) a sad, sniffly voice
12. 12.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a tiny mouse? (a) a calm, wise voice (b) a deep, booming voice (c) a high, squeaky voice
13. 13.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Use a slow, gentle voice for a sad moment. (b) Chew gum while you tell the story. (c) Keep your eyes closed while you speak.
14. 14.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Mumble so nobody can hear the words. (b) Stop every few lines to ask for water. (c) Take a calm breath before you begin.
15. 15.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Start before everyone is listening. (b) Smile during the happy parts. (c) Point to where things happen as you describe them.
16. 16.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Stand where everyone can see you. (b) Answer your phone in the middle of the story. (c) Stress the important words.
17. 17.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Read every word without ever looking up. (b) Look at the floor the whole time. (c) Add sound effects like “whoosh” or “bang”.
18. 18.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Thank your listeners when you finish. (b) Forget the names of your characters. (c) Look around at different listeners, not just one.
19. 19.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Point to where things happen as you describe them. (b) Use a slow, gentle voice for a sad moment. (c) Stand behind a table so no one can see you.
20. 20.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Turn your back to the listeners. (b) Never pause, not even once. (c) Change your voice for each character.
21. 21.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Use a deep voice for a giant or a lion. (b) Fiddle with your hair the whole time. (c) Show a picture or a prop if it helps.
22. 22.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Read every word without ever looking up. (b) Speak a little faster when the story gets exciting. (c) Turn away whenever someone laughs.
23. 23.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Show a picture or a prop if it helps. (b) Skip the middle of the story. (c) Rush through the ending to finish fast.
24. 24.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Stop in the middle to check a phone. (b) Make eye contact with people around the room. (c) Look at the floor the whole time.
25. 25.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a wise old owl? (a) a calm, wise voice (b) a soft, spooky whisper (c) a high, squeaky voice
26. 26.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a buzzing bee? (a) a quick, excited voice (b) a shaky, scared voice (c) a fast, buzzing voice
27. 27.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Hide your face behind the book. (b) Pause so listeners can imagine the scene. (c) Use a soft voice to build suspense.
28. 28.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Let listeners join in with a fun repeated line. (b) Show the size of the giant with your arms. (c) Keep your eyes on the clock the whole time.
29. 29.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a huge giant? (a) a quick, excited voice (b) a deep, booming voice (c) a fast, buzzing voice
30. 30.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Giggle all through the scary parts. (b) Practise telling the story before the show. (c) Act out a few actions, like knocking on a door.
31. 31.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a giggling monkey? (a) a soft, spooky whisper (b) a giggly, playful voice (c) a sad, sniffly voice
32. 32.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Whisper during the exciting chase. (b) Speak in a bored voice so it sounds dull. (c) Thank your listeners when you finish.
33. 33.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Keep the events in the right order. (b) Mumble so nobody can hear the words. (c) Stress the important words.
34. 34.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Mutter while looking at your shoes. (b) Skip the middle of the story. (c) Let your voice rise and fall, not stay flat.
35. 35.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Breathe slowly if you feel nervous. (b) Wave your arms about for no reason. (c) Ask your listeners a question to involve them.
36. 36.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Change your voice for each character. (b) End with a clear, strong last line. (c) Chew gum while you tell the story.
37. 37.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a frightened rabbit? (a) a high, squeaky voice (b) a shaky, scared voice (c) a flat, beeping voice
38. 38.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Look at your listeners as you speak. (b) Take a calm breath before you begin. (c) Swing from side to side all the time.
39. 39.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a grumpy old bear? (a) a calm, wise voice (b) a gruff, grumpy voice (c) a slow, sleepy voice
40. 40.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Turn the pages loudly and lose your place. (b) Speak softly in a secret or spooky part. (c) Pause after you ask your listeners a question.

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