Storytelling Tips Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 22: Storytelling aloud · Set 803 · 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) Show a picture or a prop if it helps. (b) Stand far away from your listeners. (c) Use a deep voice for a giant or a lion.
2. 2.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) Skip the middle of the story.
3. 3.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a buzzing bee? (a) a slow, sleepy voice (b) a fast, buzzing voice (c) a shaky, scared voice
4. 4.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Laugh during the sad parts. (b) Begin with a hook that grabs attention. (c) Use your hands to show actions.
5. 5.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a tiny mouse? (a) a quick, excited voice (b) a sly, sneaky voice (c) a high, squeaky voice
6. 6.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a frightened rabbit? (a) a shaky, scared voice (b) a calm, wise voice (c) a sad, sniffly voice
7. 7.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Laugh at the joke before you tell it. (b) Stand tall and smile at the start. (c) Tell it the way you would tell a good friend.
8. 8.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Stop every few lines to ask for water. (b) Add sound effects like “whoosh” or “bang”. (c) Look at the floor the whole time.
9. 9.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Read so slowly that everyone falls asleep. (b) Speak a little faster when the story gets exciting. (c) Turn the pages loudly and lose your place.
10. 10.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a crying baby elephant? (a) a high, squeaky voice (b) a sly, sneaky voice (c) a sad, sniffly voice
11. 11.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a sly fox? (a) a sad, sniffly voice (b) a sly, sneaky voice (c) a high, squeaky voice
12. 12.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Whisper during the exciting chase. (b) Show a picture or a prop if it helps. (c) Stand behind a table so no one can see you.
13. 13.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a sleepy old tortoise? (a) a quick, excited voice (b) a slow, sleepy voice (c) a soft, spooky whisper
14. 14.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Keep a calm, steady pace at the start. (b) Hide your face behind the book. (c) Stare at the ceiling instead of the audience.
15. 15.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Say “umm” after every few words. (b) Wait for everyone to be quiet before you start. (c) Talk over anyone who asks a question.
16. 16.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Stare at the ceiling instead of the audience. (b) Slow down for the most important moment. (c) Laugh during the sad parts.
17. 17.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Stand still instead of swaying about. (b) Look at your listeners as you speak. (c) Use the same flat voice all the way through.
18. 18.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a robot? (a) a sly, sneaky voice (b) a flat, beeping voice (c) a giggly, playful voice
19. 19.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a huge giant? (a) a deep, booming voice (b) a high, squeaky voice (c) a grand, royal voice
20. 20.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a grumpy old bear? (a) a soft, spooky whisper (b) a slow, sleepy voice (c) a gruff, grumpy voice
21. 21.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Practise telling the story before the show. (b) Forget the names of your characters. (c) Stop in the middle to check a phone.
22. 22.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a proud king? (a) a grand, royal voice (b) a fast, buzzing voice (c) a quick, excited voice
23. 23.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Talk to only one friend in the room. (b) Know the beginning, middle and end well. (c) Use your face to show feelings.
24. 24.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Ask your listeners a question to involve them. (b) Keep your eyes closed while you speak. (c) Keep saying “and then, and then” every line.
25. 25.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a giggling monkey? (a) a grand, royal voice (b) a sly, sneaky voice (c) a giggly, playful voice
26. 26.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Speak softly in a secret or spooky part. (b) Use your face to show feelings. (c) Speak in a bored voice so it sounds dull.
27. 27.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Rush the surprise so nobody notices it. (b) Stand tall and smile at the start. (c) Fiddle with your hair the whole time.
28. 28.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Tell it the way you would tell a good friend. (b) Practise in front of a mirror. (c) Keep your face blank, with no feelings.
29. 29.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Keep saying “and then, and then” every line. (b) Keep your story short enough for the time you have. (c) Tell the story in your own words.
30. 30.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Use a soft voice to build suspense. (b) Ask your listeners a question to involve them. (c) Forget the ending and stop suddenly.
31. 31.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a child on her birthday? (a) a quick, excited voice (b) a grand, royal voice (c) a deep, booming voice
32. 32.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Swing from side to side all the time. (b) Answer your phone in the middle of the story. (c) Begin with a hook that grabs attention.
33. 33.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Know the beginning, middle and end well. (b) Laugh at the joke before you tell it. (c) Tell the ending first and spoil the surprise.
34. 34.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Keep your story short enough for the time you have. (b) Look around at different listeners, not just one. (c) Giggle all through the scary parts.
35. 35.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Hide your face behind the book. (b) Use the same flat voice all the way through. (c) Choose a story that suits your listeners.
36. 36.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Keep the events in the right order. (b) Mumble so nobody can hear the words. (c) Stress the important words.
37. 37.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Stand still instead of swaying about. (b) Turn the pages loudly and lose your place. (c) Take a calm breath before you begin.
38. 38.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Look at the floor the whole time. (b) Speak loudly enough for everyone to hear. (c) Choose a story that suits your listeners.
39. 39.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Pause after you ask your listeners a question. (b) Stand behind a table so no one can see you. (c) Mutter while looking at your shoes.
40. 40.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Practise in front of a mirror. (b) Stop every few lines to ask for water. (c) Whisper during the exciting chase.

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