Storytelling Tips Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 22: Storytelling aloud · Set 796 · 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) Hide your face behind the book. (b) Make eye contact with people around the room. (c) Ask your listeners a question to involve them.
2. 2.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Mumble the most important words. (b) Keep a calm, steady pace at the start. (c) Swing from side to side all the time.
3. 3.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Speak in a bored voice so it sounds dull. (b) Look around at different listeners, not just one. (c) Rush through the ending to finish fast.
4. 4.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Fiddle with your hair the whole time. (b) Change your voice for each character. (c) Turn away whenever someone laughs.
5. 5.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Mutter while looking at your shoes. (b) Speak up clearly at the most exciting part. (c) Giggle all through the scary parts.
6. 6.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Know the beginning, middle and end well. (b) Turn your back to the listeners. (c) Pause after you ask your listeners a question.
7. 7.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Wave your arms about for no reason. (b) Stop in the middle to check a phone. (c) Speak a little faster when the story gets exciting.
8. 8.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a sly fox? (a) a calm, wise voice (b) a sly, sneaky voice (c) a high, squeaky voice
9. 9.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Read so slowly that everyone falls asleep. (b) Smile during the happy parts. (c) Shout every single word.
10. 10.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a crying baby elephant? (a) a calm, wise voice (b) a sad, sniffly voice (c) a sly, sneaky voice
11. 11.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a robot? (a) a sly, sneaky voice (b) a flat, beeping voice (c) a high, squeaky voice
12. 12.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Stress the important words. (b) Speak slowly and clearly. (c) Shout every single word.
13. 13.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Stand tall and smile at the start. (b) Keep your story short enough for the time you have. (c) Say “umm” after every few words.
14. 14.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a grumpy old bear? (a) a grand, royal voice (b) a gruff, grumpy voice (c) a sad, sniffly voice
15. 15.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a giggling monkey? (a) a slow, sleepy voice (b) a shaky, scared voice (c) a giggly, playful voice
16. 16.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Speak slowly and clearly. (b) Talk over anyone who asks a question. (c) Pause so listeners can imagine the scene.
17. 17.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a sleepy old tortoise? (a) a flat, beeping voice (b) a slow, sleepy voice (c) a shaky, scared voice
18. 18.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Keep your eyes on the clock the whole time. (b) Stand still instead of swaying about. (c) Pause just before the big surprise.
19. 19.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Make eye contact with people around the room. (b) Never pause, not even once. (c) Change your voice for each character.
20. 20.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Never pause, not even once. (b) Start with a long list of boring details. (c) Take a calm breath before you begin.
21. 21.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Show a picture or a prop if it helps. (b) Never practise before the show. (c) Skip the middle of the story.
22. 22.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Mumble the most important words. (b) Swing from side to side all the time. (c) Pause just before the big surprise.
23. 23.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Wait a moment after a funny line. (b) Turn away whenever someone laughs. (c) Mix up the order of events.
24. 24.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a wise old owl? (a) a high, squeaky voice (b) a calm, wise voice (c) a deep, booming voice
25. 25.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Stress the important words. (b) Forget the names of your characters. (c) Speak softly in a secret or spooky part.
26. 26.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a huge giant? (a) a giggly, playful voice (b) a deep, booming voice (c) a quick, excited voice
27. 27.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Forget the ending and stop suddenly. (b) Breathe slowly if you feel nervous. (c) Turn the pages loudly and lose your place.
28. 28.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Use a deep voice for a giant or a lion. (b) Laugh during the sad parts. (c) Laugh at the joke before you tell it.
29. 29.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Laugh at the joke before you tell it. (b) Use your face to show feelings. (c) Know the beginning, middle and end well.
30. 30.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Giggle all through the scary parts. (b) Speak slowly and clearly. (c) Breathe slowly if you feel nervous.
31. 31.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a frightened rabbit? (a) a sly, sneaky voice (b) a flat, beeping voice (c) a shaky, scared voice
32. 32.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Rush through the ending to finish fast. (b) Lean in when you share a secret part. (c) Tell it the way you would tell a good friend.
33. 33.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Take a calm breath before you begin. (b) Use the same flat voice all the way through. (c) Stress the important words.
34. 34.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a buzzing bee? (a) a shaky, scared voice (b) a soft, spooky whisper (c) a fast, buzzing voice
35. 35.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Use your hands to show actions. (b) Start before everyone is listening. (c) Say “umm” after every few words.
36. 36.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Use a deep voice for a giant or a lion. (b) Slow down for the most important moment. (c) Whisper the whole story very quietly.
37. 37.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Stand where everyone can see you. (b) Keep your eyes on the clock the whole time. (c) Shout every single word.
38. 38.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Mumble so nobody can hear the words. (b) Use a squeaky voice for a tiny mouse. (c) Swing from side to side all the time.
39. 39.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Rush the surprise so nobody notices it. (b) Show a picture or a prop if it helps. (c) Begin with a hook that grabs attention.
40. 40.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Shout every single word. (b) Mumble so nobody can hear the words. (c) Pause after you ask your listeners a question.

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