Storytelling Tips Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 22: Storytelling aloud · Set 699 · 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) Start before everyone is listening. (b) Shout every single word. (c) Keep a calm, steady pace at the start.
2. 2.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Look at the floor the whole time. (b) Add sound effects like “whoosh” or “bang”. (c) Keep your eyes closed while you speak.
3. 3.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Stop every few lines to ask for water. (b) Read every word without ever looking up. (c) Change your voice for each character.
4. 4.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a huge giant? (a) a sly, sneaky voice (b) a flat, beeping voice (c) a deep, booming voice
5. 5.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a child on her birthday? (a) a calm, wise voice (b) a quick, excited voice (c) a slow, sleepy voice
6. 6.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Use a deep voice for a giant or a lion. (b) Turn the pages loudly and lose your place. (c) Know the beginning, middle and end well.
7. 7.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Stress the important words. (b) Mix up the order of events. (c) Pause so listeners can imagine the scene.
8. 8.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Start with a long list of boring details. (b) End with a clear, strong last line. (c) Forget the ending and stop suddenly.
9. 9.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Show the size of the giant with your arms. (b) Rush the surprise so nobody notices it. (c) Breathe slowly if you feel nervous.
10. 10.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Giggle all through the scary parts. (b) Start with a long list of boring details. (c) Lean in when you share a secret part.
11. 11.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Ask your listeners a question to involve them. (b) Mix up the order of events. (c) Laugh during the sad parts.
12. 12.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Take a calm breath before you begin. (b) Add sound effects like “whoosh” or “bang”. (c) Hide your face behind the book.
13. 13.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Stare at the ceiling instead of the audience. (b) Make the story three times too long. (c) Use your face to show feelings.
14. 14.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Tell the story in your own words. (b) Whisper during the exciting chase. (c) Never pause, not even once.
15. 15.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Speak a little faster when the story gets exciting. (b) Speak in a bored voice so it sounds dull. (c) Ask your listeners a question to involve them.
16. 16.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Stand behind a table so no one can see you. (b) Speak loudly enough for everyone to hear. (c) Use your hands to show actions.
17. 17.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Choose a story that suits your listeners. (b) Giggle all through the scary parts. (c) Act out a few actions, like knocking on a door.
18. 18.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Look at your listeners as you speak. (b) Speak as fast as you possibly can. (c) Keep a calm, steady pace at the start.
19. 19.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Let listeners join in with a fun repeated line. (b) Add sound effects like “whoosh” or “bang”. (c) Stand far away from your listeners.
20. 20.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a frightened rabbit? (a) a flat, beeping voice (b) a shaky, scared voice (c) a calm, wise voice
21. 21.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Mumble so nobody can hear the words. (b) Mix up the order of events. (c) Practise in front of a mirror.
22. 22.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Turn your back to the listeners. (b) Turn the pages loudly and lose your place. (c) Breathe slowly if you feel nervous.
23. 23.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a friendly ghost? (a) a calm, wise voice (b) a soft, spooky whisper (c) a high, squeaky voice
24. 24.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Stand still instead of swaying about. (b) Act out a few actions, like knocking on a door. (c) Use the same voice for every character.
25. 25.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Skip the middle of the story. (b) Stand tall and smile at the start. (c) Stand where everyone can see you.
26. 26.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a wise old owl? (a) a gruff, grumpy voice (b) a calm, wise voice (c) a giggly, playful voice
27. 27.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Show the size of the giant with your arms. (b) Laugh during the sad parts. (c) Use the same voice for every character.
28. 28.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a tiny mouse? (a) a high, squeaky voice (b) a quick, excited voice (c) a slow, sleepy voice
29. 29.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Stop every few lines to ask for water. (b) Keep the events in the right order. (c) Use a slow, gentle voice for a sad moment.
30. 30.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Turn your back to the listeners. (b) Let listeners join in with a fun repeated line. (c) Keep your eyes on the clock the whole time.
31. 31.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Use a soft voice to build suspense. (b) Smile at your listeners at the end. (c) Rush through the ending to finish fast.
32. 32.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a giggling monkey? (a) a calm, wise voice (b) a giggly, playful voice (c) a high, squeaky voice
33. 33.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Whisper the whole story very quietly. (b) Pause just before the big surprise. (c) Never pause, not even once.
34. 34.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a grumpy old bear? (a) a grand, royal voice (b) a gruff, grumpy voice (c) a calm, wise voice
35. 35.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Look at your listeners as you speak. (b) Shout every single word. (c) Rush the surprise so nobody notices it.
36. 36.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a sleepy old tortoise? (a) a calm, wise voice (b) a high, squeaky voice (c) a slow, sleepy voice
37. 37.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Keep your face blank, with no feelings. (b) Keep a calm, steady pace at the start. (c) Speak softly in a secret or spooky part.
38. 38.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Speak loudly enough for everyone to hear. (b) Fiddle with your hair the whole time. (c) Turn your back to the listeners.
39. 39.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Mumble so nobody can hear the words. (b) Wave your arms about for no reason. (c) Stand tall and smile at the start.
40. 40.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Wave your arms about for no reason. (b) Use your hands to show actions. (c) Whisper the whole story very quietly.

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