Storytelling Tips Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 22: Storytelling aloud · Set 790 · 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) Wait a moment after a funny line. (b) Know the beginning, middle and end well. (c) Swing from side to side all the time.
2. 2.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a wise old owl? (a) a grand, royal voice (b) a calm, wise voice (c) a quick, excited voice
3. 3.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a robot? (a) a quick, excited 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 as fast as you possibly can. (b) Turn the pages loudly and lose your place. (c) Wait for everyone to be quiet before you start.
5. 5.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Hide your face behind the book. (b) Smile during the happy parts. (c) Talk to only one friend in the room.
6. 6.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Keep the events in the right order. (b) Pause after you ask your listeners a question. (c) Forget the names of your characters.
7. 7.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Say “umm” after every few words. (b) Slow down for the most important moment. (c) Practise in front of a mirror.
8. 8.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Answer your phone in the middle of the story. (b) Use your hands to show actions. (c) Stop every few lines to ask for water.
9. 9.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Whisper the whole story very quietly. (b) Mix up the order of events. (c) Use a squeaky voice for a tiny mouse.
10. 10.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a buzzing bee? (a) a deep, booming voice (b) a gruff, grumpy voice (c) a fast, buzzing voice
11. 11.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Breathe slowly if you feel nervous. (b) Keep your face blank, with no feelings. (c) Mutter while looking at your shoes.
12. 12.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Rush through the ending to finish fast. (b) Use a slow, gentle voice for a sad moment. (c) Know the beginning, middle and end well.
13. 13.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a sly fox? (a) a slow, sleepy voice (b) a deep, booming voice (c) a sly, sneaky voice
14. 14.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a friendly ghost? (a) a grand, royal voice (b) a soft, spooky whisper (c) a high, squeaky voice
15. 15.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Turn the pages loudly and lose your place. (b) Use a deep voice for a giant or a lion. (c) Speak up clearly at the most exciting part.
16. 16.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a giggling monkey? (a) a quick, excited voice (b) a giggly, playful voice (c) a slow, sleepy voice
17. 17.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a frightened rabbit? (a) a high, squeaky voice (b) a sad, sniffly voice (c) a shaky, scared voice
18. 18.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Say “umm” after every few words. (b) Laugh at the joke before you tell it. (c) Speak up clearly at the most exciting part.
19. 19.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a child on her birthday? (a) a quick, excited voice (b) a shaky, scared voice (c) a slow, sleepy voice
20. 20.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Know the beginning, middle and end well. (b) Use the same flat voice all the way through. (c) Pause just before the big surprise.
21. 21.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a grumpy old bear? (a) a gruff, grumpy voice (b) a slow, sleepy voice (c) a flat, beeping voice
22. 22.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Shout every single word. (b) Speak a little faster when the story gets exciting. (c) Hide your face behind the book.
23. 23.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Use the same flat voice all the way through. (b) Read so slowly that everyone falls asleep. (c) Lean in when you share a secret part.
24. 24.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Lean in when you share a secret part. (b) Speak up clearly at the most exciting part. (c) Hide your face behind the book.
25. 25.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Say “umm” after every few words. (b) Stand still instead of swaying about. (c) Whisper during the exciting chase.
26. 26.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Tell the story in your own words. (b) Talk over anyone who asks a question. (c) Use a squeaky voice for a tiny mouse.
27. 27.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Rush through the ending to finish fast. (b) Laugh during the sad parts. (c) Use a deep voice for a giant or a lion.
28. 28.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Keep your eyes on the clock the whole time. (b) Stand tall and smile at the start. (c) Mix up the order of events.
29. 29.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Forget the ending and stop suddenly. (b) Take a calm breath before you begin. (c) Look at the floor the whole time.
30. 30.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Thank your listeners when you finish. (b) Mix up the order of events. (c) Chew gum while you tell the story.
31. 31.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Keep saying “and then, and then” every line. (b) Tell it the way you would tell a good friend. (c) Practise in front of a mirror.
32. 32.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a tiny mouse? (a) a calm, wise voice (b) a soft, spooky whisper (c) a high, squeaky voice
33. 33.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Look at your listeners as you speak. (b) Stare at the ceiling instead of the audience. (c) Turn the pages loudly and lose your place.
34. 34.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a sleepy old tortoise? (a) a calm, wise voice (b) a fast, buzzing voice (c) a slow, sleepy voice
35. 35.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Stand where everyone can see you. (b) Chew gum while you tell the story. (c) Shout every single word.
36. 36.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Answer your phone in the middle of the story. (b) Act out a few actions, like knocking on a door. (c) Wave your arms about for no reason.
37. 37.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Mumble the most important words. (b) Read every word without ever looking up. (c) Know the beginning, middle and end well.
38. 38.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Speak softly in a secret or spooky part. (b) Forget the names of your characters. (c) Hide your face behind the book.
39. 39.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Laugh during the sad parts. (b) Stress the important words. (c) Start before everyone is listening.
40. 40.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Fiddle with your hair the whole time. (b) Keep saying “and then, and then” every line. (c) Pause so listeners can imagine the scene.

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