Storytelling Tips Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 22: Storytelling aloud · Set 731 · 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) Look at your listeners as you speak. (b) Never pause, not even once. (c) Stop every few lines to ask for water.
2. 2.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Wait for everyone to be quiet before you start. (b) Whisper during the exciting chase. (c) Look at the floor the whole time.
3. 3.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Rush through the ending to finish fast. (b) Tell it the way you would tell a good friend. (c) Breathe slowly if you feel nervous.
4. 4.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a child on her birthday? (a) a quick, excited voice (b) a grand, royal voice (c) a calm, wise voice
5. 5.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Smile during the happy parts. (b) Mutter while looking at your shoes. (c) Show the size of the giant with your arms.
6. 6.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Forget the ending and stop suddenly. (b) Talk to only one friend in the room. (c) Pause just before the big surprise.
7. 7.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a buzzing bee? (a) a shaky, scared voice (b) a calm, wise voice (c) a fast, buzzing voice
8. 8.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Use a squeaky voice for a tiny mouse. (b) Speak a little faster when the story gets exciting. (c) Stop in the middle to check a phone.
9. 9.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Swing from side to side all the time. (b) Choose a story that suits your listeners. (c) Shout every single word.
10. 10.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) Say “umm” after every few words.
11. 11.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a giggling monkey? (a) a giggly, playful voice (b) a gruff, grumpy voice (c) a high, squeaky voice
12. 12.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Turn the pages loudly and lose your place. (b) Make eye contact with people around the room. (c) Swing from side to side all the time.
13. 13.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a crying baby elephant? (a) a grand, royal voice (b) a fast, buzzing voice (c) a sad, sniffly voice
14. 14.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Keep saying “and then, and then” every line. (b) Lean in when you share a secret part. (c) Use a deep voice for a giant or a lion.
15. 15.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a robot? (a) a sly, sneaky voice (b) a sad, sniffly voice (c) a flat, beeping voice
16. 16.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a sly fox? (a) a sly, sneaky voice (b) a sad, sniffly voice (c) a shaky, scared voice
17. 17.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Hide your face behind the book. (b) Speak slowly and clearly. (c) Use a soft voice to build suspense.
18. 18.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Rush the surprise so nobody notices it. (b) End with a clear, strong last line. (c) Never pause, not even once.
19. 19.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a grumpy old bear? (a) a fast, buzzing voice (b) a shaky, scared voice (c) a gruff, grumpy voice
20. 20.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Show the size of the giant with your arms. (b) Forget the names of your characters. (c) Stand tall and smile at the start.
21. 21.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Talk over anyone who asks a question. (b) Speak softly in a secret or spooky part. (c) Practise telling the story before the show.
22. 22.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Change your voice for each character. (b) Answer your phone in the middle of the story. (c) Know the beginning, middle and end well.
23. 23.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Read so slowly that everyone falls asleep. (b) Stand far away from your listeners. (c) Use a squeaky voice for a tiny mouse.
24. 24.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a wise old owl? (a) a deep, booming voice (b) a calm, wise voice (c) a quick, excited voice
25. 25.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a sleepy old tortoise? (a) a quick, excited voice (b) a slow, sleepy voice (c) a sly, sneaky voice
26. 26.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Mix up the order of events. (b) Use a slow, gentle voice for a sad moment. (c) Mutter while looking at your shoes.
27. 27.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Say “umm” after every few words. (b) Speak a little faster when the story gets exciting. (c) Stand where everyone can see you.
28. 28.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) Stand still instead of swaying about.
29. 29.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a huge giant? (a) a high, squeaky voice (b) a slow, sleepy voice (c) a deep, booming voice
30. 30.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Speak as fast as you possibly can. (b) Rush the surprise so nobody notices it. (c) Smile during the happy parts.
31. 31.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a tiny mouse? (a) a sad, sniffly voice (b) a deep, booming voice (c) a high, squeaky voice
32. 32.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) Forget the ending and stop suddenly.
33. 33.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Take a calm breath before you begin. (b) Show the size of the giant with your arms. (c) Read so slowly that everyone falls asleep.
34. 34.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Forget the ending and stop suddenly. (b) Thank your listeners when you finish. (c) Speak softly in a secret or spooky part.
35. 35.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Take a calm breath before you begin. (b) Never pause, not even once. (c) Rush the surprise so nobody notices it.
36. 36.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Giggle all through the scary parts. (b) Show the size of the giant with your arms. (c) Choose a story that suits your listeners.
37. 37.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Answer your phone in the middle of the story. (b) Never practise before the show. (c) Speak up clearly at the most exciting part.
38. 38.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Tell it the way you would tell a good friend. (b) Make eye contact with people around the room. (c) Mumble so nobody can hear the words.
39. 39.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Fiddle with your hair the whole time. (b) Speak up clearly at the most exciting part. (c) Know the beginning, middle and end well.
40. 40.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Chew gum while you tell the story. (b) Look around at different listeners, not just one. (c) Look at your listeners as you speak.

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