Storytelling Tips Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 22: Storytelling aloud · Set 701 · 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) Use the same flat voice all the way through. (b) Choose a story that suits your listeners. (c) Speak in a bored voice so it sounds dull.
2. 2.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a tiny mouse? (a) a flat, beeping voice (b) a slow, sleepy voice (c) a high, squeaky voice
3. 3.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Whisper during the exciting chase. (b) Keep saying “and then, and then” every line. (c) Pause so listeners can imagine the scene.
4. 4.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Stop every few lines to ask for water. (b) Ask your listeners a question to involve them. (c) Make the story three times too long.
5. 5.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a friendly ghost? (a) a soft, spooky whisper (b) a quick, excited voice (c) a fast, buzzing voice
6. 6.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Practise telling the story before the show. (b) Know the beginning, middle and end well. (c) Mumble the most important words.
7. 7.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Swing from side to side all the time. (b) Say “umm” after every few words. (c) Keep the events in the right order.
8. 8.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Speak as fast as you possibly can. (b) Look at your listeners as you speak. (c) Shout every single word.
9. 9.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Stand where everyone can see you. (b) Stop every few lines to ask for water. (c) Stand tall and smile at the start.
10. 10.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Smile at your listeners at the end. (b) Speak as fast as you possibly can. (c) Read every word without ever looking up.
11. 11.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a giggling monkey? (a) a flat, beeping voice (b) a deep, booming voice (c) a giggly, playful voice
12. 12.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a sly fox? (a) a slow, sleepy voice (b) a fast, buzzing voice (c) a sly, sneaky voice
13. 13.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Let listeners join in with a fun repeated line. (b) Tell the ending first and spoil the surprise. (c) Stand tall and smile at the start.
14. 14.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Turn the pages loudly and lose your place. (b) Use a deep voice for a giant or a lion. (c) Stand far away from your listeners.
15. 15.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Pause so listeners can imagine the scene. (b) Look at the floor the whole time. (c) Use your face to show feelings.
16. 16.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Use your face to show feelings. (b) Smile during the happy parts. (c) Read every word without ever looking up.
17. 17.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Speak a little faster when the story gets exciting. (b) Keep your story short enough for the time you have. (c) Swing from side to side all the time.
18. 18.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Speak in a bored voice so it sounds dull. (b) Wait a moment after a funny line. (c) Swing from side to side all the time.
19. 19.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Pause just before the big surprise. (b) Forget the names of your characters. (c) Stop in the middle to check a phone.
20. 20.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Act out a few actions, like knocking on a door. (b) Use the same flat voice all the way through. (c) Add sound effects like “whoosh” or “bang”.
21. 21.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a wise old owl? (a) a grand, royal voice (b) a quick, excited voice (c) a calm, wise voice
22. 22.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Whisper during the exciting chase. (b) Stand still instead of swaying about. (c) Answer your phone in the middle of the story.
23. 23.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 slow, sleepy voice
24. 24.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Talk to only one friend in the room. (b) Slow down for the most important moment. (c) Wait a moment after a funny line.
25. 25.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Take a calm breath before you begin. (b) Speak in a bored voice so it sounds dull. (c) Never practise before the show.
26. 26.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) Rush the surprise so nobody notices it.
27. 27.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Shout every single word. (b) Keep a calm, steady pace at the start. (c) Tell it the way you would tell a good friend.
28. 28.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Practise in front of a mirror. (b) Rush through the ending to finish fast. (c) Turn away whenever someone laughs.
29. 29.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 quick, excited voice
30. 30.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Wait for everyone to be quiet before you start. (b) End with a clear, strong last line. (c) Start with a long list of boring details.
31. 31.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) End with a clear, strong last line. (b) Speak in a bored voice so it sounds dull. (c) Know the beginning, middle and end well.
32. 32.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
33. 33.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a frightened rabbit? (a) a shaky, scared voice (b) a slow, sleepy voice (c) a grand, royal voice
34. 34.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a robot? (a) a flat, beeping voice (b) a calm, wise voice (c) a high, squeaky voice
35. 35.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Use a soft voice to build suspense. (b) Keep the events in the right order. (c) Turn the pages loudly and lose your place.
36. 36.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Slow down for the most important moment. (b) Let listeners join in with a fun repeated line. (c) Hide your face behind the book.
37. 37.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Read so slowly that everyone falls asleep. (b) Speak loudly enough for everyone to hear. (c) Act out a few actions, like knocking on a door.
38. 38.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Mix up the order of events. (b) Speak loudly enough for everyone to hear. (c) Whisper the whole story very quietly.
39. 39.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Answer your phone in the middle of the story. (b) Use your face to show feelings. (c) Begin with a hook that grabs attention.
40. 40.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Mumble so nobody can hear the words. (b) End with a clear, strong last line. (c) Add sound effects like “whoosh” or “bang”.

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