Storytelling Tips Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 22: Storytelling aloud · Set 74 · 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) Whisper the whole story very quietly. (b) Look at your listeners as you speak. (c) Wave your arms about for no reason.
2. 2.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Chew gum while you tell the story. (b) Speak with your hand over your mouth. (c) Let listeners join in with a fun repeated line.
3. 3.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Rush the surprise so nobody notices it. (b) Pause after you ask your listeners a question. (c) Rush through the ending to finish fast.
4. 4.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Ask your listeners a question to involve them. (b) Whisper during the exciting chase. (c) Stand behind a table so no one can see you.
5. 5.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Point to where things happen as you describe them. (b) Use a squeaky voice for a tiny mouse. (c) Answer your phone in the middle of the story.
6. 6.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Use a deep voice for a giant or a lion. (b) Practise telling the story before the show. (c) Forget the names of your characters.
7. 7.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Stand still instead of swaying about. (b) Hide your face behind the book. (c) Rush through the ending to finish fast.
8. 8.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a grumpy old bear? (a) a quick, excited voice (b) a slow, sleepy voice (c) a gruff, grumpy voice
9. 9.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Let listeners join in with a fun repeated line. (b) Forget the ending and stop suddenly. (c) Pause so listeners can imagine the scene.
10. 10.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a proud king? (a) a sly, sneaky voice (b) a grand, royal voice (c) a deep, booming voice
11. 11.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a child on her birthday? (a) a flat, beeping voice (b) a shaky, scared voice (c) a quick, excited voice
12. 12.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Answer your phone in the middle of the story. (b) Keep a calm, steady pace at the start. (c) Shout every single word.
13. 13.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Use your face to show feelings. (b) Slow down for the most important moment. (c) Use the same flat voice all the way through.
14. 14.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Practise in front of a mirror. (b) Whisper the whole story very quietly. (c) Giggle all through the scary parts.
15. 15.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Keep saying “and then, and then” every line. (b) Read every word without ever looking up. (c) Use a squeaky voice for a tiny mouse.
16. 16.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Mutter while looking at your shoes. (b) Speak up clearly at the most exciting part. (c) Smile at your listeners at the end.
17. 17.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Use a deep voice for a giant or a lion. (b) Never pause, not even once. (c) Look at the floor the whole time.
18. 18.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a sleepy old tortoise? (a) a deep, booming voice (b) a flat, beeping voice (c) a slow, sleepy voice
19. 19.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a huge giant? (a) a deep, booming voice (b) a shaky, scared voice (c) a soft, spooky whisper
20. 20.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Start before everyone is listening. (b) Speak loudly enough for everyone to hear. (c) Speak slowly and clearly.
21. 21.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Make eye contact with people around the room. (b) Hide your face behind the book. (c) Speak slowly and clearly.
22. 22.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Change your voice for each character. (b) Keep your eyes closed while you speak. (c) Speak slowly and clearly.
23. 23.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Change your voice for each character. (b) Turn your back to the listeners. (c) Speak a little faster when the story gets exciting.
24. 24.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Tell the story in your own words. (b) Wait for everyone to be quiet before you start. (c) Chew gum while you tell the story.
25. 25.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a frightened rabbit? (a) a shaky, scared voice (b) a fast, buzzing voice (c) a gruff, grumpy voice
26. 26.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a crying baby elephant? (a) a deep, booming voice (b) a giggly, playful voice (c) a sad, sniffly voice
27. 27.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Thank your listeners when you finish. (b) Add sound effects like “whoosh” or “bang”. (c) Rush the surprise so nobody notices it.
28. 28.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Tell it the way you would tell a good friend. (b) Tell the ending first and spoil the surprise. (c) Look around at different listeners, not just one.
29. 29.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Never pause, not even once. (b) Pause just before the big surprise. (c) Swing from side to side all the time.
30. 30.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Speak softly in a secret or spooky part. (b) Make the story three times too long. (c) End with a clear, strong last line.
31. 31.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Use your face to show feelings. (b) Skip the middle of the story. (c) Let listeners join in with a fun repeated line.
32. 32.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a friendly ghost? (a) a soft, spooky whisper (b) a quick, excited voice (c) a high, squeaky voice
33. 33.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a giggling monkey? (a) a giggly, playful voice (b) a quick, excited voice (c) a soft, spooky whisper
34. 34.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Keep your face blank, with no feelings. (b) Whisper the whole story very quietly. (c) Speak up clearly at the most exciting part.
35. 35.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Use a deep voice for a giant or a lion. (b) Fiddle with your hair the whole time. (c) Change your voice for each character.
36. 36.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Use your face to show feelings. (b) Keep your eyes on the clock the whole time. (c) Wave your arms about for no reason.
37. 37.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Fiddle with your hair the whole time. (b) Point to where things happen as you describe them. (c) Make the story three times too long.
38. 38.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Stand far away from your listeners. (b) Pause just before the big surprise. (c) Use your face to show feelings.
39. 39.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Point to where things happen as you describe them. (b) Giggle all through the scary parts. (c) Keep a calm, steady pace at the start.
40. 40.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Stop in the middle to check a phone. (b) Giggle all through the scary parts. (c) End with a clear, strong last line.

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