Storytelling Tips Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 22: Storytelling aloud · Set 698 · 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 buzzing bee? (a) a high, squeaky voice (b) a fast, buzzing voice (c) a calm, wise voice
2. 2.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Turn your back to the listeners. (b) Keep your eyes on the clock the whole time. (c) Speak loudly enough for everyone to hear.
3. 3.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a sleepy old tortoise? (a) a slow, sleepy voice (b) a shaky, scared voice (c) a deep, booming voice
4. 4.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Make eye contact with people around the room. (b) Skip the middle of the story. (c) Stand far away from your listeners.
5. 5.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Slow down for the most important moment. (b) Speak with your hand over your mouth. (c) Use your hands to show actions.
6. 6.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Keep your story short enough for the time you have. (b) Never pause, not even once. (c) Keep a calm, steady pace at the start.
7. 7.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Keep a calm, steady pace at the start. (b) Stress the important words. (c) Forget the ending and stop suddenly.
8. 8.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Lean in when you share a secret part. (b) Use your hands to show actions. (c) Say “umm” after every few words.
9. 9.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a grumpy old bear? (a) a deep, booming voice (b) a gruff, grumpy voice (c) a sad, sniffly voice
10. 10.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a sly fox? (a) a fast, buzzing voice (b) a gruff, grumpy voice (c) a sly, sneaky voice
11. 11.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Speak a little faster when the story gets exciting. (b) Stand tall and smile at the start. (c) Start before everyone is listening.
12. 12.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Smile during the happy parts. (b) Shout every single word. (c) Answer your phone in the middle of the story.
13. 13.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Never practise before the show. (b) Begin with a hook that grabs attention. (c) Talk to only one friend in the room.
14. 14.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a tiny mouse? (a) a flat, beeping voice (b) a fast, buzzing voice (c) a high, squeaky voice
15. 15.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Change your voice for each character. (b) Wait for everyone to be quiet before you start. (c) Forget the names of your characters.
16. 16.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) Look at your listeners as you speak.
17. 17.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
18. 18.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Speak slowly and clearly. (b) Mumble the most important words. (c) Look at your listeners as you speak.
19. 19.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a proud king? (a) a giggly, playful voice (b) a sad, sniffly voice (c) a grand, royal voice
20. 20.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Speak loudly enough for everyone to hear. (b) Tell the ending first and spoil the surprise. (c) Stress the important words.
21. 21.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Keep a calm, steady pace at the start. (b) Speak as fast as you possibly can. (c) Read so slowly that everyone falls asleep.
22. 22.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Make the story three times too long. (b) Speak in a bored voice so it sounds dull. (c) Wait for everyone to be quiet before you start.
23. 23.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a giggling monkey? (a) a giggly, playful voice (b) a grand, royal voice (c) a deep, booming voice
24. 24.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Use a squeaky voice for a tiny mouse. (b) Practise telling the story before the show. (c) Read every word without ever looking up.
25. 25.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Whisper during the exciting chase. (b) Use your hands to show actions. (c) Look at your listeners as you speak.
26. 26.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Pause just before the big surprise. (b) Speak a little faster when the story gets exciting. (c) Rush through the ending to finish fast.
27. 27.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Say “umm” after every few words. (b) Stand tall and smile at the start. (c) Skip the middle of the story.
28. 28.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a robot? (a) a giggly, playful voice (b) a flat, beeping voice (c) a fast, buzzing voice
29. 29.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Use your face to show feelings. (b) Look at the floor the whole time. (c) Stop every few lines to ask for water.
30. 30.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Stand still instead of swaying about. (b) Know the beginning, middle and end well. (c) Keep your eyes on the clock the whole time.
31. 31.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Wait for everyone to be quiet before you start. (b) Stress the important words. (c) Look at the floor the whole time.
32. 32.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Stand where everyone can see you. (b) Let your voice rise and fall, not stay flat. (c) Turn your back to the listeners.
33. 33.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Speak in a bored voice so it sounds dull. (b) Speak as fast as you possibly can. (c) Speak a little faster when the story gets exciting.
34. 34.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Laugh at the joke before you tell it. (b) Change your voice for each character. (c) Talk over anyone who asks a question.
35. 35.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Thank your listeners when you finish. (b) Tell the ending first and spoil the surprise. (c) Turn your back to the listeners.
36. 36.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a friendly ghost? (a) a slow, sleepy voice (b) a soft, spooky whisper (c) a grand, royal voice
37. 37.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Pause just before the big surprise. (b) Mumble so nobody can hear the words. (c) Stop in the middle to check a phone.
38. 38.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Stop every few lines to ask for water. (b) Keep saying “and then, and then” every line. (c) Know the beginning, middle and end well.
39. 39.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Practise telling the story before the show. (b) Forget the ending and stop suddenly. (c) Talk over anyone who asks a question.
40. 40.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Laugh during the sad parts. (b) Look at the floor the whole time. (c) Practise in front of a mirror.

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