Storytelling Tips Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 22: Storytelling aloud · Set 738 · 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) Stand where everyone can see you. (b) Giggle all through the scary parts. (c) Tell the ending first and spoil the surprise.
2. 2.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) Mumble so nobody can hear the words.
3. 3.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 sad, sniffly voice
4. 4.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Look at your listeners as you speak. (b) Talk over anyone who asks a question. (c) Keep the events in the right order.
5. 5.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Stare at the ceiling instead of the audience. (b) Turn the pages loudly and lose your place. (c) Use a soft voice to build suspense.
6. 6.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Show a picture or a prop if it helps. (b) Laugh at the joke before you tell it. (c) Whisper the whole story very quietly.
7. 7.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Forget the ending and stop suddenly. (b) Never pause, not even once. (c) Smile during the happy parts.
8. 8.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a friendly ghost? (a) a slow, sleepy voice (b) a gruff, grumpy voice (c) a soft, spooky whisper
9. 9.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a sleepy old tortoise? (a) a soft, spooky whisper (b) a slow, sleepy voice (c) a fast, buzzing voice
10. 10.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a child on her birthday? (a) a deep, booming voice (b) a quick, excited voice (c) a fast, buzzing voice
11. 11.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Show a picture or a prop if it helps. (b) Keep your story short enough for the time you have. (c) Hide your face behind the book.
12. 12.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a proud king? (a) a grand, royal voice (b) a giggly, playful voice (c) a slow, sleepy voice
13. 13.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Use your face to show feelings. (b) Stand behind a table so no one can see you. (c) Talk to only one friend in the room.
14. 14.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Wait a moment after a funny line. (b) Practise in front of a mirror. (c) Turn away whenever someone laughs.
15. 15.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Breathe slowly if you feel nervous. (b) Wave your arms about for no reason. (c) Answer your phone in the middle of the story.
16. 16.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Stand where everyone can see you. (b) Turn the pages loudly and lose your place. (c) Smile during the happy parts.
17. 17.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Look at the floor the whole time. (b) Chew gum while you tell the story. (c) Look at your listeners as you speak.
18. 18.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Shout every single word. (b) Speak slowly and clearly. (c) Speak as fast as you possibly can.
19. 19.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Whisper the whole story very quietly. (b) Laugh during the sad parts. (c) Speak up clearly at the most exciting part.
20. 20.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Take a calm breath before you begin. (b) Point to where things happen as you describe them. (c) Skip the middle of the story.
21. 21.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a grumpy old bear? (a) a deep, booming voice (b) a grand, royal voice (c) a gruff, grumpy voice
22. 22.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a frightened rabbit? (a) a shaky, scared voice (b) a deep, booming voice (c) a flat, beeping voice
23. 23.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a huge giant? (a) a sad, sniffly voice (b) a deep, booming voice (c) a high, squeaky voice
24. 24.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a crying baby elephant? (a) a high, squeaky voice (b) a shaky, scared voice (c) a sad, sniffly voice
25. 25.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Speak softly in a secret or spooky part. (b) Giggle all through the scary parts. (c) Answer your phone in the middle of the story.
26. 26.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a giggling monkey? (a) a gruff, grumpy voice (b) a soft, spooky whisper (c) a giggly, playful voice
27. 27.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Pause so listeners can imagine the scene. (b) Talk over anyone who asks a question. (c) Forget the ending and stop suddenly.
28. 28.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a robot? (a) a flat, beeping voice (b) a soft, spooky whisper (c) a slow, sleepy voice
29. 29.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Take a calm breath before you begin. (b) Speak with your hand over your mouth. (c) Act out a few actions, like knocking on a door.
30. 30.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Stress the important words. (b) Begin with a hook that grabs attention. (c) Forget the ending and stop suddenly.
31. 31.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Swing from side to side all the time. (b) Tell the story in your own words. (c) End with a clear, strong last line.
32. 32.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Stress the important words. (b) Chew gum while you tell the story. (c) Read every word without ever looking up.
33. 33.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Whisper the whole story very quietly. (b) Slow down for the most important moment. (c) Chew gum while you tell the story.
34. 34.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Talk to only one friend in the room. (b) Read every word without ever looking up. (c) Wait a moment after a funny line.
35. 35.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Add sound effects like “whoosh” or “bang”. (b) Thank your listeners when you finish. (c) Start before everyone is listening.
36. 36.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Ask your listeners a question to involve them. (b) Read every word without ever looking up. (c) Breathe slowly if you feel nervous.
37. 37.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a sly fox? (a) a sly, sneaky voice (b) a quick, excited voice (c) a fast, buzzing voice
38. 38.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a buzzing bee? (a) a slow, sleepy voice (b) a fast, buzzing voice (c) a shaky, scared voice
39. 39.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Let your voice rise and fall, not stay flat. (b) Show a picture or a prop if it helps. (c) Stop every few lines to ask for water.
40. 40.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Say “umm” after every few words. (b) Let listeners join in with a fun repeated line. (c) Show the size of the giant with your arms.

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