Storytelling Tips Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 22: Storytelling aloud · Set 658 · 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 giggling monkey? (a) a soft, spooky whisper (b) a giggly, playful voice (c) a sad, sniffly voice
2. 2.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Act out a few actions, like knocking on a door. (b) Mumble so nobody can hear the words. (c) Practise telling the story before the show.
3. 3.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) Pause just before the big surprise.
4. 4.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Practise in front of a mirror. (b) Answer your phone in the middle of the story. (c) Stop in the middle to check a phone.
5. 5.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Make the story three times too long. (b) Mumble so nobody can hear the words. (c) Use a squeaky voice for a tiny mouse.
6. 6.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a crying baby elephant? (a) a quick, excited voice (b) a sad, sniffly voice (c) a slow, sleepy voice
7. 7.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a grumpy old bear? (a) a sad, sniffly voice (b) a deep, booming voice (c) a gruff, grumpy voice
8. 8.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a wise old owl? (a) a sly, sneaky voice (b) a calm, wise voice (c) a sad, sniffly voice
9. 9.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Laugh during the sad parts. (b) Speak with your hand over your mouth. (c) Thank your listeners when you finish.
10. 10.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Stress the important words. (b) Smile during the happy parts. (c) Turn your back to the listeners.
11. 11.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Speak with your hand over your mouth. (b) Tell it the way you would tell a good friend. (c) Speak in a bored voice so it sounds dull.
12. 12.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a huge giant? (a) a deep, booming voice (b) a high, squeaky voice (c) a grand, royal voice
13. 13.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Ask your listeners a question to involve them. (b) Speak slowly and clearly. (c) Speak as fast as you possibly can.
14. 14.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Stop in the middle to check a phone. (b) Stand tall and smile at the start. (c) Stand where everyone can see you.
15. 15.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a child on her birthday? (a) a giggly, playful voice (b) a gruff, grumpy voice (c) a quick, excited voice
16. 16.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a buzzing bee? (a) a grand, royal voice (b) a fast, buzzing voice (c) a giggly, playful voice
17. 17.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Use a soft voice to build suspense. (b) Shout every single word. (c) Stress the important words.
18. 18.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Look at your listeners as you speak. (b) Use a slow, gentle voice for a sad moment. (c) Say “umm” after every few words.
19. 19.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Ask your listeners a question to involve them. (b) Hide your face behind the book. (c) Stand tall and smile at the start.
20. 20.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Let listeners join in with a fun repeated line. (b) Tell the ending first and spoil the surprise. (c) Stand far away from your listeners.
21. 21.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a sleepy old tortoise? (a) a flat, beeping voice (b) a soft, spooky whisper (c) a slow, sleepy voice
22. 22.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Speak loudly enough for everyone to hear. (b) Speak as fast as you possibly can. (c) Stop in the middle to check a phone.
23. 23.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Keep saying “and then, and then” every line. (b) Laugh during the sad parts. (c) Choose a story that suits your listeners.
24. 24.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Whisper the whole story very quietly. (b) Shout every single word. (c) Speak slowly and clearly.
25. 25.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Speak in a bored voice so it sounds dull. (b) Take a calm breath before you begin. (c) Know the beginning, middle and end well.
26. 26.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Let your voice rise and fall, not stay flat. (b) Mix up the order of events. (c) Use your hands to show actions.
27. 27.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Slow down for the most important moment. (b) Lean in when you share a secret part. (c) Rush through the ending to finish fast.
28. 28.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Turn the pages loudly and lose your place. (b) Stress the important words. (c) Whisper during the exciting chase.
29. 29.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Tell the story in your own words. (b) Use your hands to show actions. (c) Stop every few lines to ask for water.
30. 30.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Turn your back to the listeners. (b) Wave your arms about for no reason. (c) Look around at different listeners, not just one.
31. 31.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Rush the surprise so nobody notices it. (b) Stop in the middle to check a phone. (c) Smile during the happy parts.
32. 32.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Swing from side to side all the time. (b) Giggle all through the scary parts. (c) Speak up clearly at the most exciting part.
33. 33.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Wait for everyone to be quiet before you start. (b) Speak with your hand over your mouth. (c) Whisper during the exciting chase.
34. 34.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Use the same voice for every character. (b) Make eye contact with people around the room. (c) Speak a little faster when the story gets exciting.
35. 35.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Use a soft voice to build suspense. (b) Look around at different listeners, not just one. (c) Skip the middle of the story.
36. 36.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Tell the ending first and spoil the surprise. (b) Keep a calm, steady pace at the start. (c) Chew gum while you tell the story.
37. 37.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Lean in when you share a secret part. (b) Mumble so nobody can hear the words. (c) Make the story three times too long.
38. 38.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Practise telling the story before the show. (b) Read so slowly that everyone falls asleep. (c) Keep your face blank, with no feelings.
39. 39.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Talk to only one friend in the room. (b) Turn the pages loudly and lose your place. (c) Use a slow, gentle voice for a sad moment.
40. 40.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Stand far away from your listeners. (b) Ask your listeners a question to involve them. (c) Lean in when you share a secret part.

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