Storytelling Tips Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 22: Storytelling aloud · Set 740 · 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) Keep your eyes closed while you speak. (b) Keep your story short enough for the time you have. (c) Turn the pages loudly and lose your place.
2. 2.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a grumpy old bear? (a) a gruff, grumpy voice (b) a deep, booming voice (c) a slow, sleepy voice
3. 3.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Stand still instead of swaying about. (b) Tell the story in your own words. (c) Wave your arms about for no reason.
4. 4.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a frightened rabbit? (a) a shaky, scared voice (b) a sad, sniffly voice (c) a soft, spooky whisper
5. 5.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Stand where everyone can see you. (b) Look at the floor the whole time. (c) Turn the pages loudly and lose your place.
6. 6.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Thank your listeners when you finish. (b) Practise in front of a mirror. (c) Fiddle with your hair the whole time.
7. 7.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Add sound effects like “whoosh” or “bang”. (b) Forget the names of your characters. (c) Start before everyone is listening.
8. 8.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a child on her birthday? (a) a slow, sleepy voice (b) a giggly, playful voice (c) a quick, excited voice
9. 9.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Look at the floor the whole time. (b) Stop every few lines to ask for water. (c) Use a squeaky voice for a tiny mouse.
10. 10.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Pause just before the big surprise. (b) Laugh at the joke before you tell it. (c) Turn the pages loudly and lose your place.
11. 11.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Keep your story short enough for the time you have. (b) Use a slow, gentle voice for a sad moment. (c) Skip the middle of the story.
12. 12.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a sly fox? (a) a gruff, grumpy voice (b) a sly, sneaky voice (c) a high, squeaky voice
13. 13.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a friendly ghost? (a) a deep, booming voice (b) a flat, beeping voice (c) a soft, spooky whisper
14. 14.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Look around at different listeners, not just one. (b) Stand tall and smile at the start. (c) Start before everyone is listening.
15. 15.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Point to where things happen as you describe them. (b) Keep the events in the right order. (c) Speak as fast as you possibly can.
16. 16.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Mix up the order of events. (b) Speak softly in a secret or spooky part. (c) Speak a little faster when the story gets exciting.
17. 17.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Chew gum while you tell the story. (b) Stress the important words. (c) Speak slowly and clearly.
18. 18.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Stand far away from your listeners. (b) Begin with a hook that grabs attention. (c) Mutter while looking at your shoes.
19. 19.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Start with a long list of boring details. (b) Speak loudly enough for everyone to hear. (c) Keep your eyes on the clock the whole time.
20. 20.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Look around at different listeners, not just one. (b) Thank your listeners when you finish. (c) Say “umm” after every few words.
21. 21.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Fiddle with your hair the whole time. (b) Pause after you ask your listeners a question. (c) Start before everyone is listening.
22. 22.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Speak softly in a secret or spooky part. (b) Practise in front of a mirror. (c) Turn the pages loudly and lose your place.
23. 23.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Mix up the order of events. (b) Start before everyone is listening. (c) Ask your listeners a question to involve them.
24. 24.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Wait a moment after a funny line. (b) Point to where things happen as you describe them. (c) Laugh at the joke before you tell it.
25. 25.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a sleepy old tortoise? (a) a giggly, playful voice (b) a slow, sleepy voice (c) a grand, royal voice
26. 26.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Show a picture or a prop if it helps. (b) Forget the ending and stop suddenly. (c) Use a soft voice to build suspense.
27. 27.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Skip the middle of the story. (b) Mumble the most important words. (c) Make eye contact with people around the room.
28. 28.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Mumble the most important words. (b) Keep your story short enough for the time you have. (c) Tell the story in your own words.
29. 29.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Make the story three times too long. (b) Mutter while looking at your shoes. (c) Look around at different listeners, not just one.
30. 30.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Use your face to show feelings. (b) Hide your face behind the book. (c) Never pause, not even once.
31. 31.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Tell it the way you would tell a good friend. (b) Speak softly in a secret or spooky part. (c) Read so slowly that everyone falls asleep.
32. 32.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a wise old owl? (a) a calm, wise voice (b) a quick, excited voice (c) a sad, sniffly voice
33. 33.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a huge giant? (a) a slow, sleepy voice (b) a deep, booming voice (c) a fast, buzzing voice
34. 34.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Shout every single word. (b) Use a deep voice for a giant or a lion. (c) Make eye contact with people around the room.
35. 35.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Let listeners join in with a fun repeated line. (b) Talk over anyone who asks a question. (c) End with a clear, strong last line.
36. 36.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Stand behind a table so no one can see you. (b) Speak a little faster when the story gets exciting. (c) Point to where things happen as you describe them.
37. 37.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a robot? (a) a slow, sleepy voice (b) a gruff, grumpy voice (c) a flat, beeping voice
38. 38.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Rush through the ending to finish fast. (b) Make the story three times too long. (c) Stand tall and smile at the start.
39. 39.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Look at your listeners as you speak. (b) Let your voice rise and fall, not stay flat. (c) Tell the ending first and spoil the surprise.
40. 40.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a crying baby elephant? (a) a giggly, playful voice (b) a sad, sniffly voice (c) a slow, sleepy voice

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