Storytelling Tips Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 22: Storytelling aloud · Set 65 · 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) Hide your face behind the book. (b) Keep the events in the right order. (c) Chew gum while you tell the story.
2. 2.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Wait a moment after a funny line. (b) Chew gum while you tell the story. (c) Pause so listeners can imagine the scene.
3. 3.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a robot? (a) a shaky, scared voice (b) a flat, beeping voice (c) a calm, wise voice
4. 4.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Speak softly in a secret or spooky part. (b) Practise in front of a mirror. (c) Stare at the ceiling instead of the audience.
5. 5.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a giggling monkey? (a) a grand, royal voice (b) a giggly, playful voice (c) a gruff, grumpy voice
6. 6.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Speak a little faster when the story gets exciting. (b) Skip the middle of the story. (c) Show a picture or a prop if it helps.
7. 7.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a wise old owl? (a) a calm, wise voice (b) a gruff, grumpy voice (c) a soft, spooky whisper
8. 8.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Laugh during the sad parts. (b) Use the same flat voice all the way through. (c) Thank your listeners when you finish.
9. 9.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a sleepy old tortoise? (a) a fast, buzzing voice (b) a slow, sleepy voice (c) a calm, wise voice
10. 10.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Stand tall and smile at the start. (b) Look at your listeners as you speak. (c) Talk to only one friend in the room.
11. 11.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Laugh at the joke before you tell it. (b) Pause just before the big surprise. (c) Use a deep voice for a giant or a lion.
12. 12.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Turn away whenever someone laughs. (b) Stare at the ceiling instead of the audience. (c) Use a soft voice to build suspense.
13. 13.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Speak slowly and clearly. (b) Make eye contact with people around the room. (c) Keep your face blank, with no feelings.
14. 14.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Stand still instead of swaying about. (b) Stress the important words. (c) Whisper the whole story very quietly.
15. 15.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Stop every few lines to ask for water. (b) Speak loudly enough for everyone to hear. (c) Keep your eyes on the clock the whole time.
16. 16.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Turn the pages loudly and lose your place. (b) Use a squeaky voice for a tiny mouse. (c) Stop every few lines to ask for water.
17. 17.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Fiddle with your hair the whole time. (b) Ask your listeners a question to involve them. (c) Point to where things happen as you describe them.
18. 18.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Take a calm breath before you begin. (b) Use your hands to show actions. (c) Turn the pages loudly and lose your place.
19. 19.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Stand where everyone can see you. (b) Speak in a bored voice so it sounds dull. (c) Take a calm breath before you begin.
20. 20.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a grumpy old bear? (a) a quick, excited voice (b) a giggly, playful voice (c) a gruff, grumpy voice
21. 21.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a tiny mouse? (a) a sad, sniffly voice (b) a gruff, grumpy voice (c) a high, squeaky voice
22. 22.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Pause after you ask your listeners a question. (b) Stand tall and smile at the start. (c) Forget the names of your characters.
23. 23.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Show the size of the giant with your arms. (b) Never practise before the show. (c) Add sound effects like “whoosh” or “bang”.
24. 24.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Turn the pages loudly and lose your place. (b) Keep saying “and then, and then” every line. (c) Begin with a hook that grabs attention.
25. 25.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a buzzing bee? (a) a grand, royal voice (b) a fast, buzzing voice (c) a flat, beeping voice
26. 26.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Turn your back to the listeners. (b) Show a picture or a prop if it helps. (c) Forget the ending and stop suddenly.
27. 27.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Start before everyone is listening. (b) Speak as fast as you possibly can. (c) Choose a story that suits your listeners.
28. 28.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Read every word without ever looking up. (b) Use a squeaky voice for a tiny mouse. (c) Stand still instead of swaying about.
29. 29.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Speak loudly enough for everyone to hear. (b) Wait a moment after a funny line. (c) Tell the ending first and spoil the surprise.
30. 30.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Practise in front of a mirror. (b) Let listeners join in with a fun repeated line. (c) Hide your face behind the book.
31. 31.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a friendly ghost? (a) a sly, sneaky voice (b) a sad, sniffly voice (c) a soft, spooky whisper
32. 32.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Forget the ending and stop suddenly. (b) Breathe slowly if you feel nervous. (c) Stand where everyone can see you.
33. 33.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Chew gum while you tell the story. (b) Slow down for the most important moment. (c) Whisper the whole story very quietly.
34. 34.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Make the story three times too long. (b) Mix up the order of events. (c) Smile during the happy parts.
35. 35.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Use your face to show feelings. (b) Mutter while looking at your shoes. (c) Never practise before the show.
36. 36.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a crying baby elephant? (a) a sad, sniffly voice (b) a deep, booming voice (c) a giggly, playful voice
37. 37.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a proud king? (a) a deep, booming voice (b) a grand, royal voice (c) a soft, spooky whisper
38. 38.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Answer your phone in the middle of the story. (b) Speak softly in a secret or spooky part. (c) Stop in the middle to check a phone.
39. 39.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Stress the important words. (b) Show a picture or a prop if it helps. (c) Rush the surprise so nobody notices it.
40. 40.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Rush through the ending to finish fast. (b) Whisper during the exciting chase. (c) Stand tall and smile at the start.

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