Storytelling Tips Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 22: Storytelling aloud · Set 741 · 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) Talk to only one friend in the room. (b) Pause so listeners can imagine the scene. (c) Hide your face behind the book.
2. 2.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a wise old owl? (a) a gruff, grumpy voice (b) a fast, buzzing voice (c) a calm, wise voice
3. 3.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a proud king? (a) a shaky, scared voice (b) a grand, royal voice (c) a high, squeaky voice
4. 4.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Look at your listeners as you speak. (b) Ask your listeners a question to involve them. (c) Tell the ending first and spoil the surprise.
5. 5.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a sleepy old tortoise? (a) a slow, sleepy voice (b) a deep, booming voice (c) a sad, sniffly voice
6. 6.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a huge giant? (a) a fast, buzzing voice (b) a giggly, playful voice (c) a deep, booming voice
7. 7.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Stand where everyone can see you. (b) Look around at different listeners, not just one. (c) Turn away whenever someone laughs.
8. 8.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Smile during the happy parts. (b) Chew gum while you tell the story. (c) Look around at different listeners, not just one.
9. 9.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Read so slowly that everyone falls asleep. (b) Practise telling the story before the show. (c) Stop in the middle to check a phone.
10. 10.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Rush the surprise so nobody notices it. (b) Tell the story in your own words. (c) Read so slowly that everyone falls asleep.
11. 11.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a frightened rabbit? (a) a soft, spooky whisper (b) a fast, buzzing voice (c) a shaky, scared voice
12. 12.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Speak a little faster when the story gets exciting. (b) Laugh during the sad parts. (c) Talk over anyone who asks a question.
13. 13.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Let listeners join in with a fun repeated line. (b) Skip the middle of the story. (c) Show the size of the giant with your arms.
14. 14.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Speak slowly and clearly. (b) Say “umm” after every few words. (c) Use your hands to show actions.
15. 15.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) End with a clear, strong last line. (b) Forget the ending and stop suddenly. (c) Stop in the middle to check a phone.
16. 16.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) Whisper during the exciting chase.
17. 17.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a giggling monkey? (a) a sly, sneaky voice (b) a giggly, playful voice (c) a slow, sleepy voice
18. 18.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Keep your eyes on the clock the whole time. (b) Keep your story short enough for the time you have. (c) Practise in front of a mirror.
19. 19.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Whisper the whole story very quietly. (b) Show a picture or a prop if it helps. (c) Talk to only one friend in the room.
20. 20.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Swing from side to side all the time. (b) Mix up the order of events. (c) Speak slowly and clearly.
21. 21.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Laugh during the sad parts. (b) Swing from side to side all the time. (c) Pause after you ask your listeners a question.
22. 22.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Breathe slowly if you feel nervous. (b) End with a clear, strong last line. (c) Answer your phone in the middle of the story.
23. 23.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Breathe slowly if you feel nervous. (b) Make eye contact with people around the room. (c) Turn your back to the listeners.
24. 24.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Point to where things happen as you describe them. (b) Show the size of the giant with your arms. (c) Speak in a bored voice so it sounds dull.
25. 25.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Answer your phone in the middle of the story. (b) Look around at different listeners, not just one. (c) Rush through the ending to finish fast.
26. 26.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Turn away whenever someone laughs. (b) Shout every single word. (c) Let your voice rise and fall, not stay flat.
27. 27.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Wave your arms about for no reason. (b) Let your voice rise and fall, not stay flat. (c) Practise telling the story before the show.
28. 28.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Rush the surprise so nobody notices it. (b) Pause so listeners can imagine the scene. (c) Thank your listeners when you finish.
29. 29.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Breathe slowly if you feel nervous. (b) Speak slowly and clearly. (c) Stand far away from your listeners.
30. 30.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Keep a calm, steady pace at the start. (b) Use a deep voice for a giant or a lion. (c) Use the same voice for every character.
31. 31.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Look around at different listeners, not just one. (b) Keep saying “and then, and then” every line. (c) Wait a moment after a funny line.
32. 32.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Use a soft voice to build suspense. (b) Point to where things happen as you describe them. (c) Whisper during the exciting chase.
33. 33.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Rush through the ending to finish fast. (b) Look at the floor the whole time. (c) Begin with a hook that grabs attention.
34. 34.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) End with a clear, strong last line. (b) Giggle all through the scary parts. (c) Speak a little faster when the story gets exciting.
35. 35.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Keep your story short enough for the time you have. (b) Act out a few actions, like knocking on a door. (c) Whisper the whole story very quietly.
36. 36.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Turn the pages loudly and lose your place. (b) Change your voice for each character. (c) Say “umm” after every few words.
37. 37.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Make the story three times too long. (b) Speak loudly enough for everyone to hear. (c) Keep your eyes on the clock the whole time.
38. 38.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a friendly ghost? (a) a soft, spooky whisper (b) a quick, excited voice (c) a calm, wise voice
39. 39.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Swing from side to side all the time. (b) Rush the surprise so nobody notices it. (c) Tell it the way you would tell a good friend.
40. 40.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a crying baby elephant? (a) a sad, sniffly voice (b) a grand, royal voice (c) a calm, wise voice

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