Storytelling Tips Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 22: Storytelling aloud · Set 781 · 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 softly in a secret or spooky part. (b) Turn the pages loudly and lose your place. (c) Use a squeaky voice for a tiny mouse.
2. 2.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Forget the names of your characters. (b) Stand still instead of swaying about. (c) Laugh at the joke before you tell it.
3. 3.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a wise old owl? (a) a sad, sniffly voice (b) a flat, beeping voice (c) a calm, wise voice
4. 4.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Speak a little faster when the story gets exciting. (b) Laugh at the joke before you tell it. (c) Stand far away from your listeners.
5. 5.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Show the size of the giant with your arms. (b) Speak with your hand over your mouth. (c) Slow down for the most important moment.
6. 6.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Take a calm breath before you begin. (b) Start with a long list of boring details. (c) Know the beginning, middle and end well.
7. 7.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Speak slowly and clearly. (b) Let listeners join in with a fun repeated line. (c) Rush through the ending to finish fast.
8. 8.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Choose a story that suits your listeners. (b) Make eye contact with people around the room. (c) Wave your arms about for no reason.
9. 9.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Keep saying “and then, and then” every line. (b) Slow down for the most important moment. (c) Rush the surprise so nobody notices it.
10. 10.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Laugh during the sad parts. (b) Hide your face behind the book. (c) Use a deep voice for a giant or a lion.
11. 11.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Skip the middle of the story. (b) Look at your listeners as you speak. (c) Practise in front of a mirror.
12. 12.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a tiny mouse? (a) a gruff, grumpy voice (b) a high, squeaky voice (c) a fast, buzzing voice
13. 13.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a frightened rabbit? (a) a deep, booming voice (b) a gruff, grumpy voice (c) a shaky, scared voice
14. 14.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a huge giant? (a) a grand, royal voice (b) a deep, booming voice (c) a calm, wise voice
15. 15.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Keep a calm, steady pace at the start. (b) Speak as fast as you possibly can. (c) Skip the middle of the story.
16. 16.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a sleepy old tortoise? (a) a quick, excited voice (b) a soft, spooky whisper (c) a slow, sleepy voice
17. 17.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Use your face to show feelings. (b) Make the story three times too long. (c) Wait for everyone to be quiet before you start.
18. 18.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Mutter while looking at your shoes. (b) Show a picture or a prop if it helps. (c) Turn your back to the listeners.
19. 19.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Shout every single word. (b) Rush the surprise so nobody notices it. (c) Look around at different listeners, not just one.
20. 20.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a crying baby elephant? (a) a soft, spooky whisper (b) a sad, sniffly voice (c) a flat, beeping voice
21. 21.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Make eye contact with people around the room. (b) Look at the floor the whole time. (c) Let your voice rise and fall, not stay flat.
22. 22.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Let listeners join in with a fun repeated line. (b) Change your voice for each character. (c) Speak in a bored voice so it sounds dull.
23. 23.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) Lean in when you share a secret part.
24. 24.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Wait a moment after a funny line. (b) Use a slow, gentle voice for a sad moment. (c) Swing from side to side all the time.
25. 25.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Keep your eyes on the clock the whole time. (b) Turn away whenever someone laughs. (c) Use a slow, gentle voice for a sad moment.
26. 26.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a grumpy old bear? (a) a gruff, grumpy voice (b) a sad, sniffly voice (c) a high, squeaky voice
27. 27.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a buzzing bee? (a) a fast, buzzing voice (b) a quick, excited voice (c) a flat, beeping voice
28. 28.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Keep your eyes closed while you speak. (b) Look at your listeners as you speak. (c) Tell it the way you would tell a good friend.
29. 29.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Stand where everyone can see you. (b) Stress the important words. (c) Whisper during the exciting chase.
30. 30.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Talk over anyone who asks a question. (b) Mumble so nobody can hear the words. (c) Speak up clearly at the most exciting part.
31. 31.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Laugh during the sad parts. (b) Practise in front of a mirror. (c) Point to where things happen as you describe them.
32. 32.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Use a slow, gentle voice for a sad moment. (b) Let your voice rise and fall, not stay flat. (c) Hide your face behind the book.
33. 33.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Stand behind a table so no one can see you. (b) Keep your eyes on the clock the whole time. (c) Use your hands to show actions.
34. 34.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Use the same voice for every character. (b) Point to where things happen as you describe them. (c) Stand tall and smile at the start.
35. 35.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Practise telling the story before the show. (b) Smile at your listeners at the end. (c) Whisper the whole story very quietly.
36. 36.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Pause just before the big surprise. (b) Say “umm” after every few words. (c) Slow down for the most important moment.
37. 37.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Turn the pages loudly and lose your place. (b) Stop every few lines to ask for water. (c) Stand tall and smile at the start.
38. 38.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a giggling monkey? (a) a sad, sniffly voice (b) a grand, royal voice (c) a giggly, playful voice
39. 39.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a friendly ghost? (a) a grand, royal voice (b) a soft, spooky whisper (c) a shaky, scared voice
40. 40.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Tell it the way you would tell a good friend. (b) Keep a calm, steady pace at the start. (c) Keep your face blank, with no feelings.

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