Storytelling Tips Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 22: Storytelling aloud · Set 668 · 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) Make the story three times too long. (c) Look at your listeners as you speak.
2. 2.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Add sound effects like “whoosh” or “bang”. (b) Stand tall and smile at the start. (c) Speak in a bored voice so it sounds dull.
3. 3.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Smile at your listeners at the end. (b) Turn the pages loudly and lose your place. (c) Read every word without ever looking up.
4. 4.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Mutter while looking at your shoes. (b) Pause so listeners can imagine the scene. (c) Whisper during the exciting chase.
5. 5.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Begin with a hook that grabs attention. (b) Never pause, not even once. (c) Look at your listeners as you speak.
6. 6.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Make the story three times too long. (b) Look at the floor the whole time. (c) Wait for everyone to be quiet before you start.
7. 7.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a child on her birthday? (a) a sly, sneaky voice (b) a quick, excited voice (c) a calm, wise voice
8. 8.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) Read every word without ever looking up.
9. 9.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a frightened rabbit? (a) a slow, sleepy voice (b) a soft, spooky whisper (c) a shaky, scared voice
10. 10.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a buzzing bee? (a) a shaky, scared voice (b) a fast, buzzing voice (c) a flat, beeping voice
11. 11.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a robot? (a) a flat, beeping voice (b) a high, squeaky voice (c) a quick, excited voice
12. 12.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a sly fox? (a) a high, squeaky voice (b) a sly, sneaky voice (c) a sad, sniffly voice
13. 13.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Use a squeaky voice for a tiny mouse. (b) Stop in the middle to check a phone. (c) Rush the surprise so nobody notices it.
14. 14.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a friendly ghost? (a) a deep, booming voice (b) a soft, spooky whisper (c) a slow, sleepy voice
15. 15.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 flat, beeping voice
16. 16.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Start before everyone is listening. (b) Use a deep voice for a giant or a lion. (c) Tell the ending first and spoil the surprise.
17. 17.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Lean in when you share a secret part. (b) Never practise before the show. (c) Look at the floor the whole time.
18. 18.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a crying baby elephant? (a) a sad, sniffly voice (b) a sly, sneaky voice (c) a deep, booming voice
19. 19.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Never pause, not even once. (b) Mix up the order of events. (c) Practise telling the story before the show.
20. 20.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a huge giant? (a) a giggly, playful voice (b) a deep, booming voice (c) a sly, sneaky voice
21. 21.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Keep your story short enough for the time you have. (b) Say “umm” after every few words. (c) Read so slowly that everyone falls asleep.
22. 22.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a grumpy old bear? (a) a shaky, scared voice (b) a sly, sneaky voice (c) a gruff, grumpy voice
23. 23.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Keep your story short enough for the time you have. (b) Read so slowly that everyone falls asleep. (c) Show the size of the giant with your arms.
24. 24.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a tiny mouse? (a) a grand, royal voice (b) a flat, beeping voice (c) a high, squeaky voice
25. 25.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Tell it the way you would tell a good friend. (b) Make eye contact with people around the room. (c) Giggle all through the scary parts.
26. 26.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Keep your eyes on the clock the whole time. (b) Mumble the most important words. (c) Take a calm breath before you begin.
27. 27.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Keep your eyes closed while you speak. (b) Change your voice for each character. (c) Speak with your hand over your mouth.
28. 28.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Skip the middle of the story. (b) Slow down for the most important moment. (c) Start before everyone is listening.
29. 29.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Shout every single word. (b) Speak in a bored voice so it sounds dull. (c) Stand still instead of swaying about.
30. 30.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Use a squeaky voice for a tiny mouse. (b) Use the same voice for every character. (c) Use a deep voice for a giant or a lion.
31. 31.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Keep the events in the right order. (b) Laugh during the sad parts. (c) Pause so listeners can imagine the scene.
32. 32.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a sleepy old tortoise? (a) a slow, sleepy voice (b) a deep, booming voice (c) a sad, sniffly voice
33. 33.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Keep your story short enough for the time you have. (b) Turn away whenever someone laughs. (c) Stand still instead of swaying about.
34. 34.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Stand tall and smile at the start. (b) Keep your face blank, with no feelings. (c) Speak up clearly at the most exciting part.
35. 35.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Begin with a hook that grabs attention. (b) Use the same flat voice all the way through. (c) Keep your eyes on the clock the whole time.
36. 36.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Let listeners join in with a fun repeated line. (b) Skip the middle of the story. (c) Choose a story that suits your listeners.
37. 37.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a giggling monkey? (a) a giggly, playful voice (b) a grand, royal voice (c) a quick, excited voice
38. 38.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Mumble so nobody can hear the words. (b) Add sound effects like “whoosh” or “bang”. (c) Use the same voice for every character.
39. 39.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Speak with your hand over your mouth. (b) Ask your listeners a question to involve them. (c) Read so slowly that everyone falls asleep.
40. 40.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Make the story three times too long. (b) Use a soft voice to build suspense. (c) Show a picture or a prop if it helps.

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