Storytelling Tips Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 22: Storytelling aloud · Set 72 · 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) Stop every few lines to ask for water. (b) Keep your face blank, with no feelings. (c) Wait for everyone to be quiet before you start.
2. 2.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a crying baby elephant? (a) a gruff, grumpy voice (b) a sad, sniffly voice (c) a deep, booming voice
3. 3.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Stand behind a table so no one can see you. (b) Choose a story that suits your listeners. (c) Mix up the order of events.
4. 4.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Tell the ending first and spoil the surprise. (b) Use your face to show feelings. (c) Speak loudly enough for everyone to hear.
5. 5.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Turn away whenever someone laughs. (b) Change your voice for each character. (c) Look at the floor the whole time.
6. 6.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Rush the surprise so nobody notices it. (b) Let listeners join in with a fun repeated line. (c) Look around at different listeners, not just one.
7. 7.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Tell the ending first and spoil the surprise. (b) Skip the middle of the story. (c) Practise telling the story before the show.
8. 8.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Speak as fast as you possibly can. (b) Ask your listeners a question to involve them. (c) Stop in the middle to check a phone.
9. 9.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Stop every few lines to ask for water. (b) Speak slowly and clearly. (c) Swing from side to side all the time.
10. 10.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Speak a little faster when the story gets exciting. (b) Mumble the most important words. (c) Read every word without ever looking up.
11. 11.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a wise old owl? (a) a calm, wise voice (b) a giggly, playful voice (c) a soft, spooky whisper
12. 12.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Look at your listeners as you speak. (b) Keep your eyes closed while you speak. (c) Smile at your listeners at the end.
13. 13.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Stand where everyone can see you. (b) Speak with your hand over your mouth. (c) Swing from side to side all the time.
14. 14.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Lean in when you share a secret part. (b) Thank your listeners when you finish. (c) Look at the floor the whole time.
15. 15.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a giggling monkey? (a) a shaky, scared voice (b) a slow, sleepy voice (c) a giggly, playful voice
16. 16.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a sleepy old tortoise? (a) a slow, sleepy voice (b) a sly, sneaky voice (c) a grand, royal voice
17. 17.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Swing from side to side all the time. (b) Pause so listeners can imagine the scene. (c) Thank your listeners when you finish.
18. 18.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a frightened rabbit? (a) a fast, buzzing voice (b) a shaky, scared voice (c) a soft, spooky whisper
19. 19.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Speak as fast as you possibly can. (b) Stand still instead of swaying about. (c) Turn away whenever someone laughs.
20. 20.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Use a squeaky voice for a tiny mouse. (b) Giggle all through the scary parts. (c) Breathe slowly if you feel nervous.
21. 21.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Talk to only one friend in the room. (b) Look at your listeners as you speak. (c) Stand behind a table so no one can see you.
22. 22.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Let your voice rise and fall, not stay flat. (b) Stand where everyone can see you. (c) Keep saying “and then, and then” every line.
23. 23.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a robot? (a) a grand, royal voice (b) a shaky, scared voice (c) a flat, beeping voice
24. 24.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Turn the pages loudly and lose your place. (b) Mumble so nobody can hear the words. (c) Add sound effects like “whoosh” or “bang”.
25. 25.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Never pause, not even once. (b) Mutter while looking at your shoes. (c) Act out a few actions, like knocking on a door.
26. 26.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Hide your face behind the book. (b) Begin with a hook that grabs attention. (c) Turn your back to the listeners.
27. 27.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a grumpy old bear? (a) a giggly, playful voice (b) a gruff, grumpy voice (c) a sly, sneaky voice
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 sly, sneaky voice
29. 29.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a sly fox? (a) a flat, beeping voice (b) a calm, wise voice (c) a sly, sneaky voice
30. 30.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Know the beginning, middle and end well. (b) Mutter while looking at your shoes. (c) Laugh at the joke before you tell it.
31. 31.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Use your hands to show actions. (b) Rush through the ending to finish fast. (c) Hide your face behind the book.
32. 32.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Change your voice for each character. (b) Look at your listeners as you speak. (c) Laugh during the sad parts.
33. 33.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a child on her birthday? (a) a soft, spooky whisper (b) a quick, excited voice (c) a sly, sneaky voice
34. 34.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Stand still instead of swaying about. (b) Use a squeaky voice for a tiny mouse. (c) Speak with your hand over your mouth.
35. 35.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Skip the middle of the story. (b) Never pause, not even once. (c) Tell the story in your own words.
36. 36.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a proud king? (a) a shaky, scared voice (b) a deep, booming voice (c) a grand, royal voice
37. 37.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Turn away whenever someone laughs. (b) Make eye contact with people around the room. (c) Forget the names of your characters.
38. 38.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Tell it the way you would tell a good friend. (b) Start with a long list of boring details. (c) Fiddle with your hair the whole time.
39. 39.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Turn away whenever someone laughs. (b) Giggle all through the scary parts. (c) Use a soft voice to build suspense.
40. 40.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Keep your story short enough for the time you have. (b) Speak loudly enough for everyone to hear. (c) Whisper during the exciting chase.

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