Storytelling Tips Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 22: Storytelling aloud · Set 749 · 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) Giggle all through the scary parts. (b) Tell it the way you would tell a good friend. (c) Make the story three times too long.
2. 2.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Speak with your hand over your mouth. (b) Slow down for the most important moment. (c) Say “umm” after every few words.
3. 3.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a sly fox? (a) a gruff, grumpy voice (b) a high, squeaky voice (c) a sly, sneaky voice
4. 4.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Speak a little faster when the story gets exciting. (b) Keep your eyes closed while you speak. (c) Use the same flat voice all the way through.
5. 5.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Laugh during the sad parts. (b) Stand tall and smile at the start. (c) Swing from side to side all the time.
6. 6.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a giggling monkey? (a) a sad, sniffly voice (b) a giggly, playful voice (c) a grand, royal voice
7. 7.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Stand far away from your listeners. (b) Wait for everyone to be quiet before you start. (c) Speak as fast as you possibly can.
8. 8.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Stand behind a table so no one can see you. (b) Keep a calm, steady pace at the start. (c) Show the size of the giant with your arms.
9. 9.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Keep the events in the right order. (b) Use your hands to show actions. (c) Never pause, not even once.
10. 10.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Make the story three times too long. (b) Keep your eyes closed while you speak. (c) Know the beginning, middle and end well.
11. 11.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Forget the ending and stop suddenly. (b) Look at your listeners as you speak. (c) Start with a long list of boring details.
12. 12.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Wait for everyone to be quiet before you start. (b) Look at your listeners as you speak. (c) Giggle all through the scary parts.
13. 13.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Begin with a hook that grabs attention. (b) Stand still instead of swaying about. (c) Read every word without ever looking up.
14. 14.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Stand where everyone can see you. (b) End with a clear, strong last line. (c) Speak with your hand over your mouth.
15. 15.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Add sound effects like “whoosh” or “bang”. (b) Fiddle with your hair the whole time. (c) Chew gum while you tell the story.
16. 16.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a huge giant? (a) a grand, royal voice (b) a deep, booming voice (c) a sad, sniffly voice
17. 17.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Show a picture or a prop if it helps. (b) Never pause, not even once. (c) Look at the floor the whole time.
18. 18.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Smile during the happy parts. (b) Mix up the order of events. (c) Mutter while looking at your shoes.
19. 19.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Mumble the most important words. (b) Practise in front of a mirror. (c) Tell the story in your own words.
20. 20.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a sleepy old tortoise? (a) a sly, sneaky voice (b) a slow, sleepy voice (c) a deep, booming voice
21. 21.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Speak slowly and clearly. (b) Stand still instead of swaying about. (c) Keep saying “and then, and then” every line.
22. 22.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Show the size of the giant with your arms. (b) Stand tall and smile at the start. (c) Shout every single word.
23. 23.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Mumble the most important words. (b) End with a clear, strong last line. (c) Talk over anyone who asks a question.
24. 24.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a grumpy old bear? (a) a fast, buzzing voice (b) a gruff, grumpy voice (c) a grand, royal voice
25. 25.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Wave your arms about for no reason. (b) Speak softly in a secret or spooky part. (c) Smile at your listeners at the end.
26. 26.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Speak in a bored voice so it sounds dull. (b) Keep your eyes closed while you speak. (c) Begin with a hook that grabs attention.
27. 27.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a proud king? (a) a shaky, scared voice (b) a deep, booming voice (c) a grand, royal voice
28. 28.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Use the same flat voice all the way through. (b) Point to where things happen as you describe them. (c) Mutter while looking at your shoes.
29. 29.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Use a deep voice for a giant or a lion. (b) Mumble so nobody can hear the words. (c) Smile at your listeners at the end.
30. 30.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Rush the surprise so nobody notices it. (b) Wait a moment after a funny line. (c) Stop every few lines to ask for water.
31. 31.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Use a squeaky voice for a tiny mouse. (b) Turn the pages loudly and lose your place. (c) Forget the names of your characters.
32. 32.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Change your voice for each character. (b) Make the story three times too long. (c) Start before everyone is listening.
33. 33.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Turn your back to the listeners. (b) Show the size of the giant with your arms. (c) Keep your eyes on the clock the whole time.
34. 34.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a robot? (a) a grand, royal voice (b) a quick, excited voice (c) a flat, beeping voice
35. 35.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Act out a few actions, like knocking on a door. (b) Read every word without ever looking up. (c) Talk to only one friend in the room.
36. 36.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Thank your listeners when you finish. (b) Look at the floor the whole time. (c) Practise in front of a mirror.
37. 37.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a friendly ghost? (a) a soft, spooky whisper (b) a sad, sniffly voice (c) a gruff, grumpy voice
38. 38.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Speak with your hand over your mouth. (b) Thank your listeners when you finish. (c) Turn away whenever someone laughs.
39. 39.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Lean in when you share a secret part. (b) Swing from side to side all the time. (c) Use the same flat voice all the way through.
40. 40.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Speak as fast as you possibly can. (b) Take a calm breath before you begin. (c) Chew gum while you tell the story.

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