Storytelling Tips Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 22: Storytelling aloud · Set 811 · 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) Giggle all through the scary parts. (b) Make eye contact with people around the room. (c) Read every word without ever looking up.
2. 2.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Never pause, not even once. (b) Use a slow, gentle voice for a sad moment. (c) Stand tall and smile at the start.
3. 3.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Stop in the middle to check a phone. (b) Keep the events in the right order. (c) Rush the surprise so nobody notices it.
4. 4.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a grumpy old bear? (a) a gruff, grumpy voice (b) a giggly, playful voice (c) a quick, excited voice
5. 5.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Use your hands to show actions. (b) Start with a long list of boring details. (c) Hide your face behind the book.
6. 6.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Start before everyone is listening. (b) Begin with a hook that grabs attention. (c) Talk over anyone who asks a question.
7. 7.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Start with a long list of boring details. (b) Make the story three times too long. (c) Know the beginning, middle and end well.
8. 8.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a frightened rabbit? (a) a shaky, scared voice (b) a high, squeaky voice (c) a slow, sleepy voice
9. 9.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Tell the story in your own words. (b) Point to where things happen as you describe them. (c) Speak in a bored voice so it sounds dull.
10. 10.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Shout every single word. (b) Tell the ending first and spoil the surprise. (c) Let listeners join in with a fun repeated line.
11. 11.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Stress the important words. (b) Pause just before the big surprise. (c) Read every word without ever looking up.
12. 12.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a friendly ghost? (a) a slow, sleepy voice (b) a flat, beeping voice (c) a soft, spooky whisper
13. 13.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a wise old owl? (a) a giggly, playful voice (b) a flat, beeping voice (c) a calm, wise voice
14. 14.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Stand behind a table so no one can see you. (b) Keep a calm, steady pace at the start. (c) Keep the events in the right order.
15. 15.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a proud king? (a) a shaky, scared voice (b) a sly, sneaky voice (c) a grand, royal voice
16. 16.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Mumble so nobody can hear the words. (b) End with a clear, strong last line. (c) Look around at different listeners, not just one.
17. 17.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a sly fox? (a) a quick, excited voice (b) a sly, sneaky voice (c) a high, squeaky voice
18. 18.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Laugh during the sad parts. (b) Speak softly in a secret or spooky part. (c) Point to where things happen as you describe them.
19. 19.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a giggling monkey? (a) a shaky, scared voice (b) a gruff, grumpy voice (c) a giggly, playful voice
20. 20.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Stand far away from your listeners. (b) Stand where everyone can see you. (c) Show the size of the giant with your arms.
21. 21.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Show a picture or a prop if it helps. (b) Practise telling the story before the show. (c) Stop every few lines to ask for water.
22. 22.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a crying baby elephant? (a) a high, squeaky voice (b) a giggly, playful voice (c) a sad, sniffly voice
23. 23.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Start before everyone is listening. (b) Forget the ending and stop suddenly. (c) Show a picture or a prop if it helps.
24. 24.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Whisper the whole story very quietly. (b) Let your voice rise and fall, not stay flat. (c) Never pause, not even once.
25. 25.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Wait a moment after a funny line. (b) Skip the middle of the story. (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 quick, excited voice (b) a deep, booming voice (c) a sad, sniffly voice
27. 27.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Mumble the most important words. (b) Use your face to show feelings. (c) Use the same voice for every character.
28. 28.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Pause just before the big surprise. (b) Use the same voice for every character. (c) Shout every single word.
29. 29.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Add sound effects like “whoosh” or “bang”. (b) Rush the surprise so nobody notices it. (c) Act out a few actions, like knocking on a door.
30. 30.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a buzzing bee? (a) a giggly, playful voice (b) a fast, buzzing voice (c) a sad, sniffly voice
31. 31.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Make the story three times too long. (b) Tell it the way you would tell a good friend. (c) Hide your face behind the book.
32. 32.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Use a deep voice for a giant or a lion. (b) Smile during the happy parts. (c) Turn the pages loudly and lose your place.
33. 33.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Whisper the whole story very quietly. (b) Laugh during the sad parts. (c) Use a slow, gentle voice for a sad moment.
34. 34.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a tiny mouse? (a) a fast, buzzing voice (b) a high, squeaky voice (c) a deep, booming voice
35. 35.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Swing from side to side all the time. (b) Practise telling the story before the show. (c) Turn your back to the listeners.
36. 36.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a child on her birthday? (a) a gruff, grumpy voice (b) a slow, sleepy voice (c) a quick, excited voice
37. 37.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Never pause, not even once. (b) Stand still instead of swaying about. (c) Keep saying “and then, and then” every line.
38. 38.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Wave your arms about for no reason. (b) Stress the important words. (c) Turn away whenever someone laughs.
39. 39.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Giggle all through the scary parts. (b) Smile at your listeners at the end. (c) Forget the ending and stop suddenly.
40. 40.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Choose a story that suits your listeners. (b) Start with a long list of boring details. (c) Laugh during the sad parts.

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