Storytelling Tips Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 22: Storytelling aloud · Set 650 · 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.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a sly fox? (a) a grand, royal voice (b) a shaky, scared voice (c) a sly, sneaky voice
2. 2.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a sleepy old tortoise? (a) a deep, booming voice (b) a slow, sleepy voice (c) a sad, sniffly voice
3. 3.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Take a calm breath before you begin. (b) Giggle all through the scary parts. (c) Start before everyone is listening.
4. 4.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Look at your listeners as you speak. (b) Never practise before the show. (c) Fiddle with your hair the whole time.
5. 5.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a giggling monkey? (a) a sly, sneaky voice (b) a soft, spooky whisper (c) a giggly, playful voice
6. 6.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a grumpy old bear? (a) a flat, beeping voice (b) a gruff, grumpy voice (c) a calm, wise voice
7. 7.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a friendly ghost? (a) a deep, booming voice (b) a soft, spooky whisper (c) a sly, sneaky voice
8. 8.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a frightened rabbit? (a) a giggly, playful voice (b) a deep, booming voice (c) a shaky, scared voice
9. 9.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Skip the middle of the story. (b) Add sound effects like “whoosh” or “bang”. (c) Slow down for the most important moment.
10. 10.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Mutter while looking at your shoes. (b) Wait for everyone to be quiet before you start. (c) Stress the important words.
11. 11.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Rush the surprise so nobody notices it. (b) Mix up the order of events. (c) Change your voice for each character.
12. 12.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Keep saying “and then, and then” every line. (b) Wave your arms about for no reason. (c) Stand still instead of swaying about.
13. 13.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Tell it the way you would tell a good friend. (b) Tell the ending first and spoil the surprise. (c) Use your face to show feelings.
14. 14.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Talk to only one friend in the room. (b) Slow down for the most important moment. (c) Chew gum while you tell the story.
15. 15.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Slow down for the most important moment. (b) Choose a story that suits your listeners. (c) Hide your face behind the book.
16. 16.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Know the beginning, middle and end well. (b) Mutter while looking at your shoes. (c) Turn the pages loudly and lose your place.
17. 17.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a buzzing bee? (a) a deep, booming voice (b) a grand, royal voice (c) a fast, buzzing voice
18. 18.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Mumble so nobody can hear the words. (b) Use a slow, gentle voice for a sad moment. (c) Forget the names of your characters.
19. 19.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Keep your eyes closed while you speak. (b) Thank your listeners when you finish. (c) Speak as fast as you possibly can.
20. 20.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Look around at different listeners, not just one. (b) Keep your eyes on the clock the whole time. (c) Start with a long list of boring details.
21. 21.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Fiddle with your hair the whole time. (b) Say “umm” after every few words. (c) Pause after you ask your listeners a question.
22. 22.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Read every word without ever looking up. (b) Point to where things happen as you describe them. (c) Whisper the whole story very quietly.
23. 23.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Keep your story short enough for the time you have. (b) Keep your eyes closed while you speak. (c) Practise in front of a mirror.
24. 24.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a robot? (a) a fast, buzzing voice (b) a flat, beeping voice (c) a high, squeaky voice
25. 25.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Answer your phone in the middle of the story. (b) Forget the ending and stop suddenly. (c) Ask your listeners a question to involve them.
26. 26.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Turn the pages loudly and lose your place. (b) Know the beginning, middle and end well. (c) Add sound effects like “whoosh” or “bang”.
27. 27.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Answer your phone in the middle of the story. (b) Wave your arms about for no reason. (c) Use a squeaky voice for a tiny mouse.
28. 28.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Slow down for the most important moment. (b) Choose a story that suits your listeners. (c) Keep your eyes on the clock the whole time.
29. 29.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Use a soft voice to build suspense. (b) Use your hands to show actions. (c) Giggle all through the scary parts.
30. 30.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) End with a clear, strong last line. (b) Talk to only one friend in the room. (c) Shout every single word.
31. 31.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a crying baby elephant? (a) a slow, sleepy voice (b) a giggly, playful voice (c) a sad, sniffly voice
32. 32.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Show a picture or a prop if it helps. (b) Tell it the way you would tell a good friend. (c) Talk to only one friend in the room.
33. 33.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Begin with a hook that grabs attention. (b) Rush through the ending to finish fast. (c) Never pause, not even once.
34. 34.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Show a picture or a prop if it helps. (b) Start before everyone is listening. (c) Speak in a bored voice so it sounds dull.
35. 35.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Stand still instead of swaying about. (b) Use your face to show feelings. (c) Read so slowly that everyone falls asleep.
36. 36.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Shout every single word. (b) Use your hands to show actions. (c) Let listeners join in with a fun repeated line.
37. 37.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Forget the ending and stop suddenly. (b) Stand tall and smile at the start. (c) Keep the events in the right order.
38. 38.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Keep your face blank, with no feelings. (b) Speak slowly and clearly. (c) Turn your back to the listeners.
39. 39.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Use a slow, gentle voice for a sad moment. (b) Answer your phone in the middle of the story. (c) Ask your listeners a question to involve them.
40. 40.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Stand tall and smile at the start. (b) Look at the floor the whole time. (c) Choose a story that suits your listeners.

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