Storytelling Tips Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 22: Storytelling aloud · Set 747 · 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) Mutter while looking at your shoes. (b) Hide your face behind the book. (c) Know the beginning, middle and end well.
2. 2.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Stand tall and smile at the start. (b) Look at your listeners as you speak. (c) Wave your arms about for no reason.
3. 3.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Point to where things happen as you describe them. (b) Talk over anyone who asks a question. (c) Answer your phone in the middle of the story.
4. 4.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a huge giant? (a) a slow, sleepy voice (b) a sly, sneaky voice (c) a deep, booming voice
5. 5.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Practise telling the story before the show. (b) Rush the surprise so nobody notices it. (c) Add sound effects like “whoosh” or “bang”.
6. 6.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Know the beginning, middle and end well. (b) Mumble so nobody can hear the words. (c) Practise in front of a mirror.
7. 7.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Laugh during the sad parts. (b) Show the size of the giant with your arms. (c) Say “umm” after every few words.
8. 8.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Know the beginning, middle and end well. (b) Show the size of the giant with your arms. (c) Make the story three times too long.
9. 9.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Keep a calm, steady pace at the start. (b) Talk to only one friend in the room. (c) Fiddle with your hair the whole time.
10. 10.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Mix up the order of events. (b) Speak in a bored voice so it sounds dull. (c) Let listeners join in with a fun repeated line.
11. 11.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a friendly ghost? (a) a calm, wise voice (b) a soft, spooky whisper (c) a grand, royal voice
12. 12.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Talk over anyone who asks a question. (b) Rush the surprise so nobody notices it. (c) Stand still instead of swaying about.
13. 13.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Keep your eyes on the clock the whole time. (b) Stand where everyone can see you. (c) Show the size of the giant with your arms.
14. 14.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Take a calm breath before you begin. (b) Read so slowly that everyone falls asleep. (c) Hide your face behind the book.
15. 15.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Use the same flat voice all the way through. (b) Let your voice rise and fall, not stay flat. (c) Stand behind a table so no one can see you.
16. 16.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Pause just before the big surprise. (b) Mix up the order of events. (c) Read every word without ever looking up.
17. 17.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Practise telling the story before the show. (b) Stress the important words. (c) Swing from side to side all the time.
18. 18.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a buzzing bee? (a) a flat, beeping voice (b) a grand, royal voice (c) a fast, buzzing voice
19. 19.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a child on her birthday? (a) a high, squeaky voice (b) a sad, sniffly voice (c) a quick, excited voice
20. 20.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Giggle all through the scary parts. (b) Know the beginning, middle and end well. (c) Tell the story in your own words.
21. 21.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a robot? (a) a soft, spooky whisper (b) a flat, beeping voice (c) a giggly, playful voice
22. 22.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Speak slowly and clearly. (b) Keep saying “and then, and then” every line. (c) Speak in a bored voice so it sounds dull.
23. 23.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a giggling monkey? (a) a grand, royal voice (b) a high, squeaky voice (c) a giggly, playful voice
24. 24.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Know the beginning, middle and end well. (b) Rush through the ending to finish fast. (c) Speak a little faster when the story gets exciting.
25. 25.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Whisper during the exciting chase. (b) Speak as fast as you possibly can. (c) Speak loudly enough for everyone to hear.
26. 26.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Pause so listeners can imagine the scene. (b) Keep your face blank, with no feelings. (c) Stand far away from your listeners.
27. 27.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Breathe slowly if you feel nervous. (b) Talk to only one friend in the room. (c) Show a picture or a prop if it helps.
28. 28.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Talk to only one friend in the room. (b) Mumble the most important words. (c) Speak softly in a secret or spooky part.
29. 29.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Keep the events in the right order. (b) Answer your phone in the middle of the story. (c) Fiddle with your hair the whole time.
30. 30.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a grumpy old bear? (a) a gruff, grumpy voice (b) a calm, wise voice (c) a sad, sniffly voice
31. 31.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a sleepy old tortoise? (a) a slow, sleepy voice (b) a sly, sneaky voice (c) a sad, sniffly voice
32. 32.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a wise old owl? (a) a calm, wise voice (b) a soft, spooky whisper (c) a sad, sniffly voice
33. 33.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Start with a long list of boring details. (b) Keep your eyes closed while you speak. (c) Use a soft voice to build suspense.
34. 34.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Lean in when you share a secret part. (b) Know the beginning, middle and end well. (c) Turn away whenever someone laughs.
35. 35.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Use the same voice for every character. (b) Answer your phone in the middle of the story. (c) Change your voice for each character.
36. 36.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Use a deep voice for a giant or a lion. (b) Laugh during the sad parts. (c) Giggle all through the scary parts.
37. 37.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Read every word without ever looking up. (b) Speak softly in a secret or spooky part. (c) Pause so listeners can imagine the scene.
38. 38.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Look at your listeners as you speak. (b) Mutter while looking at your shoes. (c) Whisper the whole story very quietly.
39. 39.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Stand behind a table so no one can see you. (b) Tell it the way you would tell a good friend. (c) Say “umm” after every few words.
40. 40.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Ask your listeners a question to involve them. (b) Stop in the middle to check a phone. (c) Wait a moment after a funny line.

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