Storytelling Tips Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 22: Storytelling aloud · Set 774 · 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 NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Speak as fast as you possibly can. (b) Wait for everyone to be quiet before you start. (c) Show a picture or a prop if it helps.
2. 2.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Practise in front of a mirror. (b) Read every word without ever looking up. (c) Act out a few actions, like knocking on a door.
3. 3.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Speak loudly enough for everyone to hear. (b) Fiddle with your hair the whole time. (c) Wait for everyone to be quiet before you start.
4. 4.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Use the same flat voice all the way through. (b) Whisper during the exciting chase. (c) Choose a story that suits your listeners.
5. 5.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a child on her birthday? (a) a quick, excited voice (b) a high, squeaky voice (c) a flat, beeping voice
6. 6.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Rush through the ending to finish fast. (b) Never practise before the show. (c) Lean in when you share a secret part.
7. 7.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a crying baby elephant? (a) a sad, sniffly voice (b) a fast, buzzing voice (c) a quick, excited voice
8. 8.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Answer your phone in the middle of the story. (b) Rush the surprise so nobody notices it. (c) Look around at different listeners, not just one.
9. 9.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Stand tall and smile at the start. (b) Stop in the middle to check a phone. (c) Shout every single word.
10. 10.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Use your face to show feelings. (b) Keep saying “and then, and then” every line. (c) Look at your listeners as you speak.
11. 11.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Tell the ending first and spoil the surprise. (b) Answer your phone in the middle of the story. (c) Change your voice for each character.
12. 12.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Speak with your hand over your mouth. (b) Talk over anyone who asks a question. (c) Let your voice rise and fall, not stay flat.
13. 13.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Act out a few actions, like knocking on a door. (b) Answer your phone in the middle of the story. (c) Speak a little faster when the story gets exciting.
14. 14.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Look around at different listeners, not just one. (b) Practise telling the story before the show. (c) Start before everyone is listening.
15. 15.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Skip the middle of the story. (b) Use a squeaky voice for a tiny mouse. (c) Fiddle with your hair the whole time.
16. 16.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Answer your phone in the middle of the story. (b) Smile at your listeners at the end. (c) Hide your face behind the book.
17. 17.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a tiny mouse? (a) a grand, royal voice (b) a high, squeaky voice (c) a shaky, scared voice
18. 18.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Begin with a hook that grabs attention. (b) Never pause, not even once. (c) Use your hands to show actions.
19. 19.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Use a slow, gentle voice for a sad moment. (b) Laugh at the joke before you tell it. (c) Start with a long list of boring details.
20. 20.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Use your hands to show actions. (b) Keep your eyes on the clock the whole time. (c) Talk over anyone who asks a question.
21. 21.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a sleepy old tortoise? (a) a fast, buzzing voice (b) a quick, excited voice (c) a slow, sleepy voice
22. 22.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Mumble the most important words. (b) Show the size of the giant with your arms. (c) Practise telling the story before the show.
23. 23.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Add sound effects like “whoosh” or “bang”. (b) Tell the ending first and spoil the surprise. (c) Stop in the middle to check a phone.
24. 24.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Let your voice rise and fall, not stay flat. (b) Slow down for the most important moment. (c) Turn away whenever someone laughs.
25. 25.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Answer your phone in the middle of the story. (b) Begin with a hook that grabs attention. (c) Whisper during the exciting chase.
26. 26.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) End with a clear, strong last line. (b) Never pause, not even once. (c) Talk to only one friend in the room.
27. 27.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Forget the ending and stop suddenly. (b) Practise telling the story before the show. (c) Giggle all through the scary parts.
28. 28.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Laugh during the sad parts. (b) Know the beginning, middle and end well. (c) Stop every few lines to ask for water.
29. 29.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Use a deep voice for a giant or a lion. (b) Forget the names of your characters. (c) Use your face to show feelings.
30. 30.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Use a slow, gentle voice for a sad moment. (b) Look at the floor the whole time. (c) Pause just before the big surprise.
31. 31.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a robot? (a) a quick, excited voice (b) a flat, beeping voice (c) a soft, spooky whisper
32. 32.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a frightened rabbit? (a) a soft, spooky whisper (b) a flat, beeping voice (c) a shaky, scared voice
33. 33.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Swing from side to side all the time. (b) Fiddle with your hair the whole time. (c) Breathe slowly if you feel nervous.
34. 34.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a huge giant? (a) a deep, booming voice (b) a sly, sneaky voice (c) a grand, royal voice
35. 35.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Keep saying “and then, and then” every line. (b) Show the size of the giant with your arms. (c) Speak in a bored voice so it sounds dull.
36. 36.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Speak loudly enough for everyone to hear. (b) Stand far away from your listeners. (c) Laugh during the sad parts.
37. 37.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Keep saying “and then, and then” every line. (b) Pause just before the big surprise. (c) Say “umm” after every few words.
38. 38.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Laugh during the sad parts. (b) Stand far away from your listeners. (c) Point to where things happen as you describe them.
39. 39.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Stand tall and smile at the start. (b) Stress the important words. (c) Start with a long list of boring details.
40. 40.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a wise old owl? (a) a fast, buzzing voice (b) a calm, wise voice (c) a flat, beeping voice

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