Storytelling Tips Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 22: Storytelling aloud · Set 815 · 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 tiny mouse? (a) a high, squeaky voice (b) a grand, royal voice (c) a flat, beeping voice
2. 2.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Use the same flat voice all the way through. (b) Act out a few actions, like knocking on a door. (c) Talk over anyone who asks a question.
3. 3.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Keep the events in the right order. (b) Hide your face behind the book. (c) Read every word without ever looking up.
4. 4.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a robot? (a) a gruff, grumpy voice (b) a flat, beeping voice (c) a slow, sleepy voice
5. 5.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Make eye contact with people around the room. (b) Take a calm breath before you begin. (c) Whisper during the exciting chase.
6. 6.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Make the story three times too long. (b) Stand where everyone can see you. (c) Speak as fast as you possibly can.
7. 7.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Pause so listeners can imagine the scene. (b) Pause just before the big surprise. (c) Keep saying “and then, and then” every line.
8. 8.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Stop in the middle to check a phone. (b) Swing from side to side all the time. (c) Use a slow, gentle voice for a sad moment.
9. 9.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Use a deep voice for a giant or a lion. (b) End with a clear, strong last line. (c) Use the same voice for every character.
10. 10.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Breathe slowly if you feel nervous. (b) Turn the pages loudly and lose your place. (c) Keep your eyes on the clock the whole time.
11. 11.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a sly fox? (a) a quick, excited voice (b) a sly, sneaky voice (c) a soft, spooky whisper
12. 12.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a friendly ghost? (a) a sad, sniffly voice (b) a sly, sneaky voice (c) a soft, spooky whisper
13. 13.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Never practise before the show. (b) Swing from side to side all the time. (c) Wait a moment after a funny line.
14. 14.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Pause just before the big surprise. (b) Turn the pages loudly and lose your place. (c) Swing from side to side all the time.
15. 15.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Tell the ending first and spoil the surprise. (b) Wait for everyone to be quiet before you start. (c) Keep a calm, steady pace at the start.
16. 16.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Speak softly in a secret or spooky part. (b) Mumble the most important words. (c) Speak loudly enough for everyone to hear.
17. 17.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Pause just before the big surprise. (b) Keep a calm, steady pace at the start. (c) Stand far away from your listeners.
18. 18.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a giggling monkey? (a) a giggly, playful voice (b) a calm, wise voice (c) a deep, booming voice
19. 19.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Read so slowly that everyone falls asleep. (b) Keep saying “and then, and then” every line. (c) Pause so listeners can imagine the scene.
20. 20.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Turn the pages loudly and lose your place. (b) Rush the surprise so nobody notices it. (c) Use your face to show feelings.
21. 21.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a grumpy old bear? (a) a grand, royal voice (b) a soft, spooky whisper (c) a gruff, grumpy voice
22. 22.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Ask your listeners a question to involve them. (b) Stop every few lines to ask for water. (c) Turn your back to the listeners.
23. 23.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Stop in the middle to check a phone. (b) Slow down for the most important moment. (c) Begin with a hook that grabs attention.
24. 24.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Use the same voice for every character. (b) Stand tall and smile at the start. (c) Skip the middle of the story.
25. 25.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Practise telling the story before the show. (b) Shout every single word. (c) Show a picture or a prop if it helps.
26. 26.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Stand behind a table so no one can see you. (b) Use a deep voice for a giant or a lion. (c) Mutter while looking at your shoes.
27. 27.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Pause after you ask your listeners a question. (b) Forget the ending and stop suddenly. (c) Forget the names of your characters.
28. 28.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Mumble so nobody can hear the words. (b) Wait for everyone to be quiet before you start. (c) Make the story three times too long.
29. 29.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Take a calm breath before you begin. (b) Stop every few lines to ask for water. (c) Practise in front of a mirror.
30. 30.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Chew gum while you tell the story. (b) Wait a moment after a funny line. (c) End with a clear, strong last line.
31. 31.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Rush through the ending to finish fast. (b) Show the size of the giant with your arms. (c) Take a calm breath before you begin.
32. 32.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a sleepy old tortoise? (a) a slow, sleepy voice (b) a high, squeaky voice (c) a gruff, grumpy voice
33. 33.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Begin with a hook that grabs attention. (b) Thank your listeners when you finish. (c) Hide your face behind the book.
34. 34.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Shout every single word. (b) Use your hands to show actions. (c) Forget the names of your characters.
35. 35.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Mumble so nobody can hear the words. (b) Smile during the happy parts. (c) Speak softly in a secret or spooky part.
36. 36.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Let your voice rise and fall, not stay flat. (b) Turn your back to the listeners. (c) Giggle all through the scary parts.
37. 37.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Start before everyone is listening. (b) Keep the events in the right order. (c) Let your voice rise and fall, not stay flat.
38. 38.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Skip the middle of the story. (b) Say “umm” after every few words. (c) End with a clear, strong last line.
39. 39.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a proud king? (a) a slow, sleepy voice (b) a sad, sniffly voice (c) a grand, royal voice
40. 40.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Speak as fast as you possibly can. (b) Laugh at the joke before you tell it. (c) Show the size of the giant with your arms.

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