Storytelling Tips Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 22: Storytelling aloud · Set 799 · 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 frightened rabbit? (a) a calm, wise voice (b) a fast, buzzing voice (c) a shaky, scared voice
2. 2.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Keep your story short enough for the time you have. (b) Never pause, not even once. (c) Read so slowly that everyone falls asleep.
3. 3.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Slow down for the most important moment. (b) Make the story three times too long. (c) Hide your face behind the book.
4. 4.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Wait a moment after a funny line. (b) Practise in front of a mirror. (c) Stop every few lines to ask for water.
5. 5.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a proud king? (a) a fast, buzzing voice (b) a grand, royal voice (c) a gruff, grumpy voice
6. 6.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a sleepy old tortoise? (a) a deep, booming voice (b) a slow, sleepy voice (c) a calm, wise voice
7. 7.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Practise in front of a mirror. (b) Skip the middle of the story. (c) Look at the floor the whole time.
8. 8.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a crying baby elephant? (a) a sad, sniffly voice (b) a soft, spooky whisper (c) a deep, booming voice
9. 9.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Act out a few actions, like knocking on a door. (b) Say “umm” after every few words. (c) Tell it the way you would tell a good friend.
10. 10.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Use a slow, gentle voice for a sad moment. (b) Start with a long list of boring details. (c) Laugh during the sad parts.
11. 11.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Lean in when you share a secret part. (b) Keep the events in the right order. (c) Start with a long list of boring details.
12. 12.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Whisper during the exciting chase. (b) Stand still instead of swaying about. (c) Smile during the happy parts.
13. 13.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Turn your back to the listeners. (b) Never pause, not even once. (c) Speak loudly enough for everyone to hear.
14. 14.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Skip the middle of the story. (b) Change your voice for each character. (c) Use the same voice for every character.
15. 15.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Stop every few lines to ask for water. (b) Look at your listeners as you speak. (c) Mutter while looking at your shoes.
16. 16.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Stop in the middle to check a phone. (b) End with a clear, strong last line. (c) Chew gum while you tell the story.
17. 17.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a grumpy old bear? (a) a fast, buzzing voice (b) a sad, sniffly voice (c) a gruff, grumpy voice
18. 18.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a tiny mouse? (a) a sad, sniffly voice (b) a high, squeaky voice (c) a calm, wise voice
19. 19.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Hide your face behind the book. (b) Use your hands to show actions. (c) Answer your phone in the middle of the story.
20. 20.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a robot? (a) a gruff, grumpy voice (b) a sly, sneaky voice (c) a flat, beeping voice
21. 21.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Let listeners join in with a fun repeated line. (b) Turn your back to the listeners. (c) Never practise before the show.
22. 22.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a friendly ghost? (a) a quick, excited voice (b) a sly, sneaky voice (c) a soft, spooky whisper
23. 23.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Stand tall and smile at the start. (b) Keep your eyes closed while you speak. (c) Look at your listeners as you speak.
24. 24.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Thank your listeners when you finish. (b) Speak with your hand over your mouth. (c) Mix up the order of events.
25. 25.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Skip the middle of the story. (b) Speak softly in a secret or spooky part. (c) Mix up the order of events.
26. 26.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Skip the middle of the story. (b) Stand far away from your listeners. (c) Smile during the happy parts.
27. 27.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Hide your face behind the book. (b) Tell the story in your own words. (c) Know the beginning, middle and end well.
28. 28.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Keep your face blank, with no feelings. (b) Forget the names of your characters. (c) Take a calm breath before you begin.
29. 29.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a huge giant? (a) a calm, wise voice (b) a giggly, playful voice (c) a deep, booming voice
30. 30.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Ask your listeners a question to involve them. (b) Speak with your hand over your mouth. (c) Stand still instead of swaying about.
31. 31.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Ask your listeners a question to involve them. (b) Whisper the whole story very quietly. (c) Point to where things happen as you describe them.
32. 32.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Stand far away from your listeners. (b) Use the same voice for every character. (c) Pause after you ask your listeners a question.
33. 33.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a wise old owl? (a) a slow, sleepy voice (b) a calm, wise voice (c) a giggly, playful voice
34. 34.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Whisper during the exciting chase. (b) Never practise before the show. (c) Use a squeaky voice for a tiny mouse.
35. 35.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a child on her birthday? (a) a deep, booming voice (b) a quick, excited voice (c) a fast, buzzing voice
36. 36.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Add sound effects like “whoosh” or “bang”. (b) Stop every few lines to ask for water. (c) Start with a long list of boring details.
37. 37.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Speak in a bored voice so it sounds dull. (b) Use your face to show feelings. (c) Turn away whenever someone laughs.
38. 38.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Rush through the ending to finish fast. (b) Practise telling the story before the show. (c) Point to where things happen as you describe them.
39. 39.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Fiddle with your hair the whole time. (b) Practise telling the story before the show. (c) Stand still instead of swaying about.
40. 40.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Pause just before the big surprise. (b) Wave your arms about for no reason. (c) Use the same flat voice all the way through.

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