Storytelling Tips Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 22: Storytelling aloud · Set 730 · 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) Read every word without ever looking up. (b) Tell the ending first and spoil the surprise. (c) Add sound effects like “whoosh” or “bang”.
2. 2.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Mutter while looking at your shoes. (b) Take a calm breath before you begin. (c) Speak loudly enough for everyone to hear.
3. 3.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a huge giant? (a) a soft, spooky whisper (b) a deep, booming voice (c) a gruff, grumpy voice
4. 4.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Whisper the whole story very quietly. (b) Pause so listeners can imagine the scene. (c) Wait a moment after a funny line.
5. 5.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Stare at the ceiling instead of the audience. (b) Act out a few actions, like knocking on a door. (c) Keep the events in the right order.
6. 6.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Stand tall and smile at the start. (b) Show the size of the giant with your arms. (c) Look at the floor the whole time.
7. 7.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a crying baby elephant? (a) a deep, booming voice (b) a sad, sniffly voice (c) a grand, royal voice
8. 8.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Mumble the most important words. (b) Keep a calm, steady pace at the start. (c) Forget the ending and stop suddenly.
9. 9.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Use a soft voice to build suspense. (b) Turn the pages loudly and lose your place. (c) Speak as fast as you possibly can.
10. 10.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a friendly ghost? (a) a giggly, playful voice (b) a fast, buzzing voice (c) a soft, spooky whisper
11. 11.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Use a slow, gentle voice for a sad moment. (b) Turn away whenever someone laughs. (c) Stand tall and smile at the start.
12. 12.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Change your voice for each character. (b) Forget the names of your characters. (c) Stress the important words.
13. 13.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Keep your story short enough for the time you have. (b) Wait a moment after a funny line. (c) Keep your eyes closed while you speak.
14. 14.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Use a soft voice to build suspense. (b) Stand still instead of swaying about. (c) Keep your eyes on the clock the whole time.
15. 15.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Read every word without ever looking up. (b) Use the same voice for every character. (c) Let your voice rise and fall, not stay flat.
16. 16.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Pause just before the big surprise. (b) Show a picture or a prop if it helps. (c) Forget the ending and stop suddenly.
17. 17.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Swing from side to side all the time. (b) Turn your back to the listeners. (c) Stand still instead of swaying about.
18. 18.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Point to where things happen as you describe them. (b) Swing from side to side all the time. (c) Speak softly in a secret or spooky part.
19. 19.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Mumble the most important words. (b) Forget the ending and stop suddenly. (c) Pause just before the big surprise.
20. 20.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a child on her birthday? (a) a grand, royal voice (b) a sly, sneaky voice (c) a quick, excited voice
21. 21.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Speak softly in a secret or spooky part. (b) Swing from side to side all the time. (c) Stop every few lines to ask for water.
22. 22.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a frightened rabbit? (a) a shaky, scared voice (b) a flat, beeping voice (c) a sad, sniffly voice
23. 23.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Hide your face behind the book. (b) Know the beginning, middle and end well. (c) Speak up clearly at the most exciting part.
24. 24.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Speak in a bored voice so it sounds dull. (b) Use your hands to show actions. (c) Speak slowly and clearly.
25. 25.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a robot? (a) a flat, beeping voice (b) a sly, sneaky voice (c) a high, squeaky voice
26. 26.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Mumble the most important words. (b) Begin with a hook that grabs attention. (c) Look at your listeners as you speak.
27. 27.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Speak slowly and clearly. (b) Tell the story in your own words. (c) Turn the pages loudly and lose your place.
28. 28.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a proud king? (a) a grand, royal voice (b) a quick, excited voice (c) a gruff, grumpy voice
29. 29.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a sly fox? (a) a sly, sneaky voice (b) a slow, sleepy voice (c) a gruff, grumpy voice
30. 30.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Stand where everyone can see you. (b) Look at your listeners as you speak. (c) Whisper during the exciting chase.
31. 31.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Giggle all through the scary parts. (b) Smile during the happy parts. (c) Stand tall and smile at the start.
32. 32.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a grumpy old bear? (a) a quick, excited voice (b) a gruff, grumpy voice (c) a deep, booming voice
33. 33.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Use your hands to show actions. (b) Breathe slowly if you feel nervous. (c) Shout every single word.
34. 34.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Whisper during the exciting chase. (b) Make the story three times too long. (c) Change your voice for each character.
35. 35.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Skip the middle of the story. (b) Chew gum while you tell the story. (c) Use your face to show feelings.
36. 36.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Talk over anyone who asks a question. (b) Stand behind a table so no one can see you. (c) Practise telling the story before the show.
37. 37.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Rush the surprise so nobody notices it. (b) Use the same voice for every character. (c) Lean in when you share a secret part.
38. 38.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Tell the ending first and spoil the surprise. (b) Keep the events in the right order. (c) Practise in front of a mirror.
39. 39.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Mutter while looking at your shoes. (b) Ask your listeners a question to involve them. (c) Never pause, not even once.
40. 40.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Make the story three times too long. (b) Look at your listeners as you speak. (c) Use the same voice for every character.

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