Storytelling Tips Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 22: Storytelling aloud · Set 683 · 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) Tell the ending first and spoil the surprise. (b) Talk over anyone who asks a question. (c) Let listeners join in with a fun repeated line.
2. 2.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a crying baby elephant? (a) a sad, sniffly voice (b) a grand, royal voice (c) a high, squeaky voice
3. 3.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a tiny mouse? (a) a calm, wise voice (b) a grand, royal voice (c) a high, squeaky voice
4. 4.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Breathe slowly if you feel nervous. (b) Stop every few lines to ask for water. (c) Chew gum while you tell the story.
5. 5.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a sleepy old tortoise? (a) a deep, booming voice (b) a high, squeaky voice (c) a slow, sleepy voice
6. 6.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a grumpy old bear? (a) a soft, spooky whisper (b) a shaky, scared voice (c) a gruff, grumpy voice
7. 7.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Hide your face behind the book. (b) Take a calm breath before you begin. (c) Keep a calm, steady pace at the start.
8. 8.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a proud king? (a) a grand, royal voice (b) a quick, excited voice (c) a flat, beeping voice
9. 9.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Show a picture or a prop if it helps. (b) Use your face to show feelings. (c) Skip the middle of the story.
10. 10.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Turn your back to the listeners. (b) Show the size of the giant with your arms. (c) Start before everyone is listening.
11. 11.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Turn away whenever someone laughs. (b) Breathe slowly if you feel nervous. (c) Add sound effects like “whoosh” or “bang”.
12. 12.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Stand still instead of swaying about. (b) Read every word without ever looking up. (c) Breathe slowly if you feel nervous.
13. 13.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a huge giant? (a) a shaky, scared voice (b) a deep, booming voice (c) a soft, spooky whisper
14. 14.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Let your voice rise and fall, not stay flat. (b) Stress the important words. (c) Speak with your hand over your mouth.
15. 15.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Hide your face behind the book. (b) Start before everyone is listening. (c) Thank your listeners when you finish.
16. 16.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a frightened rabbit? (a) a deep, booming voice (b) a shaky, scared voice (c) a soft, spooky whisper
17. 17.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a giggling monkey? (a) a giggly, playful voice (b) a quick, excited voice (c) a flat, beeping voice
18. 18.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Answer your phone in the middle of the story. (b) Mutter while looking at your shoes. (c) Keep the events in the right order.
19. 19.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a buzzing bee? (a) a fast, buzzing voice (b) a grand, royal voice (c) a high, squeaky voice
20. 20.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a child on her birthday? (a) a giggly, playful voice (b) a soft, spooky whisper (c) a quick, excited voice
21. 21.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Talk over anyone who asks a question. (b) Mix up the order of events. (c) Speak a little faster when the story gets exciting.
22. 22.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Use the same flat voice all the way through. (b) Practise telling the story before the show. (c) Read so slowly that everyone falls asleep.
23. 23.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Forget the ending and stop suddenly. (b) Stop every few lines to ask for water. (c) Take a calm breath before you begin.
24. 24.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Never pause, not even once. (b) Keep your story short enough for the time you have. (c) Speak with your hand over your mouth.
25. 25.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Mumble the most important words. (b) Keep your eyes closed while you speak. (c) Pause after you ask your listeners a question.
26. 26.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Begin with a hook that grabs attention. (b) Make eye contact with people around the room. (c) Chew gum while you tell the story.
27. 27.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Speak as fast as you possibly can. (b) Stand tall and smile at the start. (c) Giggle all through the scary parts.
28. 28.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Thank your listeners when you finish. (b) Read so slowly that everyone falls asleep. (c) Add sound effects like “whoosh” or “bang”.
29. 29.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a wise old owl? (a) a fast, buzzing voice (b) a soft, spooky whisper (c) a calm, wise voice
30. 30.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Stand behind a table so no one can see you. (b) Add sound effects like “whoosh” or “bang”. (c) Speak in a bored voice so it sounds dull.
31. 31.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Speak up clearly at the most exciting part. (b) Mumble so nobody can hear the words. (c) Forget the names of your characters.
32. 32.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Speak a little faster when the story gets exciting. (b) Wave your arms about for no reason. (c) Add sound effects like “whoosh” or “bang”.
33. 33.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a friendly ghost? (a) a sad, sniffly voice (b) a soft, spooky whisper (c) a shaky, scared voice
34. 34.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Pause after you ask your listeners a question. (b) Pause so listeners can imagine the scene. (c) Whisper the whole story very quietly.
35. 35.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Tell the story in your own words. (b) Forget the names of your characters. (c) Read so slowly that everyone falls asleep.
36. 36.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Make eye contact with people around the room. (b) Laugh at the joke before you tell it. (c) Swing from side to side all the time.
37. 37.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Speak as fast as you possibly can. (b) Look at the floor the whole time. (c) Change your voice for each character.
38. 38.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) End with a clear, strong last line. (b) Use a soft voice to build suspense. (c) Shout every single word.
39. 39.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Practise telling the story before the show. (b) Mumble so nobody can hear the words. (c) Thank your listeners when you finish.
40. 40.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Giggle all through the scary parts. (b) Say “umm” after every few words. (c) Look at your listeners as you speak.

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