Storytelling Tips Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 22: Storytelling aloud · Set 660 · 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) Swing from side to side all the time. (b) Chew gum while you tell the story. (c) Stand where everyone can see you.
2. 2.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Stress the important words. (b) Use the same voice for every character. (c) Act out a few actions, like knocking on a door.
3. 3.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Hide your face behind the book. (b) Stand still instead of swaying about. (c) Giggle all through the scary parts.
4. 4.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Read so slowly that everyone falls asleep. (b) Keep a calm, steady pace at the start. (c) Laugh during the sad parts.
5. 5.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Speak with your hand over your mouth. (b) Choose a story that suits your listeners. (c) Swing from side to side all the time.
6. 6.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Practise telling the story before the show. (b) Laugh at the joke before you tell it. (c) Whisper the whole story very quietly.
7. 7.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Let listeners join in with a fun repeated line. (b) Pause just before the big surprise. (c) Speak as fast as you possibly can.
8. 8.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Practise telling the story before the show. (b) Stop every few lines to ask for water. (c) Stand where everyone can see you.
9. 9.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Speak with your hand over your mouth. (b) Hide your face behind the book. (c) Thank your listeners when you finish.
10. 10.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a child on her birthday? (a) a slow, sleepy voice (b) a quick, excited voice (c) a shaky, scared voice
11. 11.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Say “umm” after every few words. (b) Rush the surprise so nobody notices it. (c) Let listeners join in with a fun repeated line.
12. 12.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a frightened rabbit? (a) a shaky, scared voice (b) a calm, wise voice (c) a slow, sleepy voice
13. 13.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Fiddle with your hair the whole time. (b) Use your hands to show actions. (c) Wave your arms about for no reason.
14. 14.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Act out a few actions, like knocking on a door. (b) Start with a long list of boring details. (c) Look at your listeners as you speak.
15. 15.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Tell the story in your own words. (b) Take a calm breath before you begin. (c) Whisper the whole story very quietly.
16. 16.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a tiny mouse? (a) a quick, excited voice (b) a high, squeaky voice (c) a grand, royal voice
17. 17.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a sleepy old tortoise? (a) a quick, excited voice (b) a slow, sleepy voice (c) a soft, spooky whisper
18. 18.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Show a picture or a prop if it helps. (b) Smile during the happy parts. (c) Answer your phone in the middle of the story.
19. 19.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Turn your back to the listeners. (b) Giggle all through the scary parts. (c) Smile during the happy parts.
20. 20.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Mutter while looking at your shoes. (b) Keep the events in the right order. (c) Show the size of the giant with your arms.
21. 21.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Laugh during the sad parts. (b) Use a soft voice to build suspense. (c) Turn your back to the listeners.
22. 22.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Keep your story short enough for the time you have. (b) Use the same flat voice all the way through. (c) Read every word without ever looking up.
23. 23.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Giggle all through the scary parts. (b) Stand tall and smile at the start. (c) Practise in front of a mirror.
24. 24.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Keep your face blank, with no feelings. (b) Read every word without ever looking up. (c) Show the size of the giant with your arms.
25. 25.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a huge giant? (a) a grand, royal voice (b) a deep, booming voice (c) a flat, beeping voice
26. 26.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Change your voice for each character. (b) Whisper during the exciting chase. (c) Laugh during the sad parts.
27. 27.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Forget the names of your characters. (b) End with a clear, strong last line. (c) Mix up the order of events.
28. 28.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a friendly ghost? (a) a sad, sniffly voice (b) a soft, spooky whisper (c) a fast, buzzing voice
29. 29.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a giggling monkey? (a) a calm, wise voice (b) a giggly, playful voice (c) a sly, sneaky voice
30. 30.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) End with a clear, strong last line. (b) Smile during the happy parts. (c) Keep your eyes on the clock the whole time.
31. 31.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Add sound effects like “whoosh” or “bang”. (b) Speak loudly enough for everyone to hear. (c) Look at the floor the whole time.
32. 32.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a buzzing bee? (a) a high, squeaky voice (b) a gruff, grumpy voice (c) a fast, buzzing voice
33. 33.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Shout every single word. (b) Speak up clearly at the most exciting part. (c) Begin with a hook that grabs attention.
34. 34.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Stand tall and smile at the start. (b) Slow down for the most important moment. (c) Turn your back to the listeners.
35. 35.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Use the same voice for every character. (b) Smile at your listeners at the end. (c) Giggle all through the scary parts.
36. 36.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Practise in front of a mirror. (b) Pause just before the big surprise. (c) Stop in the middle to check a phone.
37. 37.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Use a slow, gentle voice for a sad moment. (b) Wait for everyone to be quiet before you start. (c) Wave your arms about for no reason.
38. 38.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Take a calm breath before you begin. (b) Ask your listeners a question to involve them. (c) Say “umm” after every few words.
39. 39.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Speak up clearly at the most exciting part. (b) Read so slowly that everyone falls asleep. (c) Keep your face blank, with no feelings.
40. 40.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a proud king? (a) a fast, buzzing voice (b) a quick, excited voice (c) a grand, royal voice

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