Storytelling Tips Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 22: Storytelling aloud · Set 753 · 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.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a friendly ghost? (a) a grand, royal voice (b) a shaky, scared voice (c) a soft, spooky whisper
2. 2.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Stand where everyone can see you. (b) End with a clear, strong last line. (c) Stop in the middle to check a phone.
3. 3.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a proud king? (a) a high, squeaky voice (b) a shaky, scared voice (c) a grand, royal voice
4. 4.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Look around at different listeners, not just one. (b) Read so slowly that everyone falls asleep. (c) Know the beginning, middle and end well.
5. 5.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) End with a clear, strong last line.
6. 6.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a tiny mouse? (a) a grand, royal voice (b) a sad, sniffly voice (c) a high, squeaky voice
7. 7.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a sleepy old tortoise? (a) a slow, sleepy voice (b) a soft, spooky whisper (c) a high, squeaky voice
8. 8.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Thank your listeners when you finish. (b) Hide your face behind the book. (c) Slow down for the most important moment.
9. 9.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Say “umm” after every few words. (b) Never pause, not even once. (c) Begin with a hook that grabs attention.
10. 10.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Read so slowly that everyone falls asleep. (b) Point to where things happen as you describe them. (c) Stop every few lines to ask for water.
11. 11.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Turn the pages loudly and lose your place. (b) Smile at your listeners at the end. (c) Thank your listeners when you finish.
12. 12.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Breathe slowly if you feel nervous. (b) Speak softly in a secret or spooky part. (c) Keep your eyes closed while you speak.
13. 13.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Fiddle with your hair the whole time. (b) Smile during the happy parts. (c) Never pause, not even once.
14. 14.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) Say “umm” after every few words.
15. 15.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Stand behind a table so no one can see you. (b) Turn away whenever someone laughs. (c) Speak loudly enough for everyone to hear.
16. 16.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Shout every single word. (b) Wait for everyone to be quiet before you start. (c) Pause after you ask your listeners a question.
17. 17.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a robot? (a) a flat, beeping voice (b) a calm, wise voice (c) a slow, sleepy voice
18. 18.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Look around at different listeners, not just one. (b) Read so slowly that everyone falls asleep. (c) Speak with your hand over your mouth.
19. 19.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a crying baby elephant? (a) a quick, excited voice (b) a sly, sneaky voice (c) a sad, sniffly voice
20. 20.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Laugh during the sad parts. (b) Know the beginning, middle and end well. (c) Add sound effects like “whoosh” or “bang”.
21. 21.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Turn away whenever someone laughs. (b) Slow down for the most important moment. (c) Rush the surprise so nobody notices it.
22. 22.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a sly fox? (a) a high, squeaky voice (b) a sly, sneaky voice (c) a deep, booming voice
23. 23.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Pause just before the big surprise. (b) Know the beginning, middle and end well. (c) Speak as fast as you possibly can.
24. 24.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Look around at different listeners, not just one. (b) Use your hands to show actions. (c) Mix up the order of events.
25. 25.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Forget the ending and stop suddenly. (b) Practise in front of a mirror. (c) Keep your face blank, with no feelings.
26. 26.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Answer your phone in the middle of the story. (b) Stand tall and smile at the start. (c) Wave your arms about for no reason.
27. 27.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Forget the ending and stop suddenly. (b) Rush the surprise so nobody notices it. (c) Tell it the way you would tell a good friend.
28. 28.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Speak up clearly at the most exciting part. (b) Skip the middle of the story. (c) Talk over anyone who asks a question.
29. 29.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a frightened rabbit? (a) a giggly, playful voice (b) a shaky, scared voice (c) a flat, beeping voice
30. 30.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Mix up the order of events. (b) Breathe slowly if you feel nervous. (c) Wave your arms about for no reason.
31. 31.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Wave your arms about for no reason. (b) Breathe slowly if you feel nervous. (c) Take a calm breath before you begin.
32. 32.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a giggling monkey? (a) a quick, excited voice (b) a high, squeaky voice (c) a giggly, playful voice
33. 33.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Swing from side to side all the time. (b) Smile at your listeners at the end. (c) Choose a story that suits your listeners.
34. 34.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Stare at the ceiling instead of the audience. (b) Look at your listeners as you speak. (c) Talk to only one friend in the room.
35. 35.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Tell the ending first and spoil the surprise. (b) Use your hands to show actions. (c) Laugh at the joke before you tell it.
36. 36.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Keep your eyes on the clock the whole time. (b) Choose a story that suits your listeners. (c) Make the story three times too long.
37. 37.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Talk to only one friend in the room. (b) Speak slowly and clearly. (c) Laugh during the sad parts.
38. 38.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Make the story three times too long. (b) Thank your listeners when you finish. (c) Whisper during the exciting chase.
39. 39.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Say “umm” after every few words. (b) Stop in the middle to check a phone. (c) Wait for everyone to be quiet before you start.
40. 40.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Tell the story in your own words. (b) Answer your phone in the middle of the story. (c) Show the size of the giant with your arms.

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