Storytelling Tips Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 22: Storytelling aloud · Set 81 · 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 a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Use a deep voice for a giant or a lion. (b) Use the same flat voice all the way through. (c) Talk over anyone who asks a question.
2. 2.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Rush the surprise so nobody notices it. (b) Use your hands to show actions. (c) Speak with your hand over your mouth.
3. 3.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a crying baby elephant? (a) a slow, sleepy voice (b) a deep, booming voice (c) a sad, sniffly voice
4. 4.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Practise telling the story before the show. (b) Choose a story that suits your listeners. (c) Keep saying “and then, and then” every line.
5. 5.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Pause so listeners can imagine the scene. (b) Forget the ending and stop suddenly. (c) Wait for everyone to be quiet before you start.
6. 6.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) End with a clear, strong last line. (b) Look around at different listeners, not just one. (c) Keep your eyes closed while you speak.
7. 7.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Chew gum while you tell the story. (b) Smile at your listeners at the end. (c) Hide your face behind the book.
8. 8.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Thank your listeners when you finish. (b) Ask your listeners a question to involve them. (c) Read so slowly that everyone falls asleep.
9. 9.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a grumpy old bear? (a) a quick, excited voice (b) a gruff, grumpy voice (c) a high, squeaky voice
10. 10.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Pause so listeners can imagine the scene. (b) Let listeners join in with a fun repeated line. (c) Use the same voice for every character.
11. 11.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Laugh during the sad parts. (b) Make eye contact with people around the room. (c) Keep your face blank, with no feelings.
12. 12.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Hide your face behind the book. (b) Chew gum while you tell the story. (c) Speak a little faster when the story gets exciting.
13. 13.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a giggling monkey? (a) a calm, wise voice (b) a shaky, scared voice (c) a giggly, playful voice
14. 14.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a wise old owl? (a) a calm, wise voice (b) a sad, sniffly voice (c) a grand, royal voice
15. 15.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Point to where things happen as you describe them. (b) Skip the middle of the story. (c) Stress the important words.
16. 16.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a child on her birthday? (a) a quick, excited voice (b) a sly, sneaky voice (c) a flat, beeping voice
17. 17.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a frightened rabbit? (a) a gruff, grumpy voice (b) a sad, sniffly voice (c) a shaky, scared voice
18. 18.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a sleepy old tortoise? (a) a fast, buzzing voice (b) a soft, spooky whisper (c) a slow, sleepy voice
19. 19.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Use the same voice for every character. (b) Use your face to show feelings. (c) Mix up the order of events.
20. 20.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Pause just before the big surprise. (b) Forget the names of your characters. (c) Wave your arms about for no reason.
21. 21.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Swing from side to side all the time. (b) Speak softly in a secret or spooky part. (c) Wave your arms about for no reason.
22. 22.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Add sound effects like “whoosh” or “bang”. (b) Speak a little faster when the story gets exciting. (c) Mutter while looking at your shoes.
23. 23.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Make the story three times too long. (b) Change your voice for each character. (c) Show the size of the giant with your arms.
24. 24.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a proud king? (a) a grand, royal voice (b) a shaky, scared voice (c) a gruff, grumpy voice
25. 25.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Practise telling the story before the show. (b) Never pause, not even once. (c) Tell the ending first and spoil the surprise.
26. 26.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Stand still instead of swaying about. (b) Never pause, not even once. (c) Smile at your listeners at the end.
27. 27.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Wait for everyone to be quiet before you start. (b) Use your hands to show actions. (c) Whisper the whole story very quietly.
28. 28.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Never practise before the show. (b) Let your voice rise and fall, not stay flat. (c) Look around at different listeners, not just one.
29. 29.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Wait for everyone to be quiet before you start. (b) Rush the surprise so nobody notices it. (c) Whisper the whole story very quietly.
30. 30.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a huge giant? (a) a giggly, playful voice (b) a high, squeaky voice (c) a deep, booming voice
31. 31.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a robot? (a) a deep, booming voice (b) a soft, spooky whisper (c) a flat, beeping voice
32. 32.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Turn your back to the listeners. (b) Thank your listeners when you finish. (c) Tell the story in your own words.
33. 33.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Talk to only one friend in the room. (b) Use your face to show feelings. (c) Lean in when you share a secret part.
34. 34.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Chew gum while you tell the story. (b) Stand tall and smile at the start. (c) Hide your face behind the book.
35. 35.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Tell it the way you would tell a good friend. (b) Whisper the whole story very quietly. (c) Skip the middle of the story.
36. 36.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Speak up clearly at the most exciting part. (b) Keep your face blank, with no feelings. (c) Look at your listeners as you speak.
37. 37.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Shout every single word. (b) Giggle all through the scary parts. (c) Stress the important words.
38. 38.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Take a calm breath before you begin. (b) Laugh during the sad parts. (c) Speak up clearly at the most exciting part.
39. 39.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Keep a calm, steady pace at the start. (b) Stand where everyone can see you. (c) Start before everyone is listening.
40. 40.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a buzzing bee? (a) a fast, buzzing voice (b) a high, squeaky voice (c) a sad, sniffly voice

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