Storytelling Tips Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 22: Storytelling aloud · Set 667 · 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 frightened rabbit? (a) a calm, wise voice (b) a shaky, scared voice (c) a giggly, playful voice
2. 2.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Mutter while looking at your shoes. (b) Slow down for the most important moment. (c) Whisper during the exciting chase.
3. 3.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Smile during the happy parts. (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) Fiddle with your hair the whole time. (b) Laugh during the sad parts. (c) Keep the events in the right order.
5. 5.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Swing from side to side all the time. (b) Speak softly in a secret or spooky part. (c) Never pause, not even once.
6. 6.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Swing from side to side all the time. (b) Answer your phone in the middle of the story. (c) Pause just before the big surprise.
7. 7.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Stand where everyone can see you. (b) Use the same flat voice all the way through. (c) Use your face to show feelings.
8. 8.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Stand tall and smile at the start. (b) Stand behind a table so no one can see you. (c) Speak with your hand over your mouth.
9. 9.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a sly fox? (a) a gruff, grumpy voice (b) a sly, sneaky voice (c) a soft, spooky whisper
10. 10.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Talk over anyone who asks a question. (b) Mumble so nobody can hear the words. (c) Show the size of the giant with your arms.
11. 11.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Mix up the order of events. (b) Keep your eyes on the clock the whole time. (c) Use a squeaky voice for a tiny mouse.
12. 12.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Use your hands to show actions. (b) Smile during the happy parts. (c) Swing from side to side all the time.
13. 13.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Point to where things happen as you describe them. (b) Skip the middle of the story. (c) Keep a calm, steady pace at the start.
14. 14.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Thank your listeners when you finish. (b) Speak as fast as you possibly can. (c) Never pause, not even once.
15. 15.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Choose a story that suits your listeners. (b) Keep the events in the right order. (c) Use the same voice for every character.
16. 16.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Speak loudly enough for everyone to hear. (b) Keep your eyes on the clock the whole time. (c) Speak with your hand over your mouth.
17. 17.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Mix up the order of events. (b) Look at the floor the whole time. (c) Wait a moment after a funny line.
18. 18.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Mix up the order of events. (b) Tell the story in your own words. (c) Look at the floor the whole time.
19. 19.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Make the story three times too long. (b) End with a clear, strong last line. (c) Shout every single word.
20. 20.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a friendly ghost? (a) a calm, wise voice (b) a flat, beeping voice (c) a soft, spooky whisper
21. 21.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Speak up clearly at the most exciting part. (b) Mutter while looking at your shoes. (c) Stand still instead of swaying about.
22. 22.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Smile during the happy parts. (b) Stand far away from your listeners. (c) Breathe slowly if you feel nervous.
23. 23.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Turn your back to the listeners. (b) Stand still instead of swaying about. (c) Laugh during the sad parts.
24. 24.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Tell the ending first and spoil the surprise. (b) Wave your arms about for no reason. (c) Practise in front of a mirror.
25. 25.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Use a slow, gentle voice for a sad moment. (b) Speak with your hand over your mouth. (c) Speak a little faster when the story gets exciting.
26. 26.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Mutter while looking at your shoes. (b) Keep your eyes on the clock the whole time. (c) Begin with a hook that grabs attention.
27. 27.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) Change your voice for each character.
28. 28.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a sleepy old tortoise? (a) a slow, sleepy voice (b) a sad, sniffly voice (c) a sly, sneaky voice
29. 29.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a tiny mouse? (a) a high, squeaky voice (b) a gruff, grumpy voice (c) a flat, beeping voice
30. 30.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a giggling monkey? (a) a fast, buzzing voice (b) a giggly, playful voice (c) a slow, sleepy voice
31. 31.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Answer your phone in the middle of the story. (b) Use a deep voice for a giant or a lion. (c) Start with a long list of boring details.
32. 32.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a crying baby elephant? (a) a sly, sneaky voice (b) a flat, beeping voice (c) a sad, sniffly voice
33. 33.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Mumble so nobody can hear the words. (b) Never pause, not even once. (c) Make eye contact with people around the room.
34. 34.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Begin with a hook that grabs attention. (b) Show a picture or a prop if it helps. (c) Turn the pages loudly and lose your place.
35. 35.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a huge giant? (a) a flat, beeping voice (b) a fast, buzzing voice (c) a deep, booming voice
36. 36.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Point to where things happen as you describe them. (b) Read every word without ever looking up. (c) Tell the ending first and spoil the surprise.
37. 37.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Keep your eyes on the clock the whole time. (b) Act out a few actions, like knocking on a door. (c) Stare at the ceiling instead of the audience.
38. 38.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Mumble the most important words. (b) Use a soft voice to build suspense. (c) Keep a calm, steady pace at the start.
39. 39.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a grumpy old bear? (a) a deep, booming voice (b) a sad, sniffly voice (c) a gruff, grumpy voice
40. 40.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Chew gum while you tell the story. (b) Add sound effects like “whoosh” or “bang”. (c) Laugh during the sad parts.

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