Storytelling Tips Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 22: Storytelling aloud · Set 821 · 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 buzzing bee? (a) a fast, buzzing voice (b) a gruff, grumpy voice (c) a soft, spooky whisper
2. 2.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Mumble so nobody can hear the words. (b) Make the story three times too long. (c) Make eye contact with people around the room.
3. 3.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Chew gum while you tell the story. (b) Slow down for the most important moment. (c) Speak as fast as you possibly can.
4. 4.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Speak as fast as you possibly can. (b) Stand tall and smile at the start. (c) Wave your arms about for no reason.
5. 5.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Use your hands to show actions. (b) Forget the ending and stop suddenly. (c) Look at your listeners as you speak.
6. 6.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a grumpy old bear? (a) a shaky, scared voice (b) a gruff, grumpy voice (c) a quick, excited voice
7. 7.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Look at the floor the whole time. (b) Never pause, not even once. (c) Stand where everyone can see you.
8. 8.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Turn the pages loudly and lose your place. (b) Swing from side to side all the time. (c) Speak loudly enough for everyone to hear.
9. 9.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Keep saying “and then, and then” every line. (b) Use your face to show feelings. (c) Look around at different listeners, not just one.
10. 10.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Lean in when you share a secret part. (b) Hide your face behind the book. (c) Let your voice rise and fall, not stay flat.
11. 11.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Smile during the happy parts. (b) Turn away whenever someone laughs. (c) Speak loudly enough for everyone to hear.
12. 12.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Wait for everyone to be quiet before you start. (b) Mumble the most important words. (c) Speak in a bored voice so it sounds dull.
13. 13.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Look at your listeners as you speak. (b) Tell the ending first and spoil the surprise. (c) Thank your listeners when you finish.
14. 14.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Talk over anyone who asks a question. (b) Fiddle with your hair the whole time. (c) Stress the important words.
15. 15.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Chew gum while you tell the story. (b) Act out a few actions, like knocking on a door. (c) Lean in when you share a secret part.
16. 16.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a giggling monkey? (a) a giggly, playful voice (b) a gruff, grumpy voice (c) a shaky, scared voice
17. 17.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a friendly ghost? (a) a soft, spooky whisper (b) a calm, wise voice (c) a sly, sneaky voice
18. 18.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a sleepy old tortoise? (a) a slow, sleepy voice (b) a flat, beeping voice (c) a shaky, scared voice
19. 19.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Talk to only one friend in the room. (b) End with a clear, strong last line. (c) Keep the events in the right order.
20. 20.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a robot? (a) a high, squeaky voice (b) a grand, royal voice (c) a flat, beeping voice
21. 21.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Add sound effects like “whoosh” or “bang”. (b) Pause so listeners can imagine the scene. (c) Swing from side to side all the time.
22. 22.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Look at your listeners as you speak. (b) Look at the floor the whole time. (c) Let listeners join in with a fun repeated line.
23. 23.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Say “umm” after every few words. (b) End with a clear, strong last line. (c) Read every word without ever looking up.
24. 24.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Look at your listeners as you speak. (b) Use a soft voice to build suspense. (c) Talk over anyone who asks a question.
25. 25.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a crying baby elephant? (a) a shaky, scared voice (b) a soft, spooky whisper (c) a sad, sniffly voice
26. 26.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Use your hands to show actions. (b) Speak with your hand over your mouth. (c) Read so slowly that everyone falls asleep.
27. 27.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a proud king? (a) a shaky, scared voice (b) a deep, booming voice (c) a grand, royal voice
28. 28.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a sly fox? (a) a shaky, scared voice (b) a sly, sneaky voice (c) a giggly, playful voice
29. 29.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Act out a few actions, like knocking on a door. (b) Pause after you ask your listeners a question. (c) Make the story three times too long.
30. 30.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Know the beginning, middle and end well. (b) Mix up the order of events. (c) Tell the story in your own words.
31. 31.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Practise in front of a mirror. (b) Say “umm” after every few words. (c) Stand tall and smile at the start.
32. 32.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Read every word without ever looking up. (b) Giggle all through the scary parts. (c) Change your voice for each character.
33. 33.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Talk over anyone who asks a question. (b) Know the beginning, middle and end well. (c) Speak with your hand over your mouth.
34. 34.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Smile at your listeners at the end. (b) Take a calm breath before you begin. (c) Speak with your hand over your mouth.
35. 35.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Forget the names of your characters. (b) Speak up clearly at the most exciting part. (c) Pause so listeners can imagine the scene.
36. 36.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Keep the events in the right order. (b) Smile at your listeners at the end. (c) Turn your back to the listeners.
37. 37.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a frightened rabbit? (a) a flat, beeping voice (b) a shaky, scared voice (c) a fast, buzzing voice
38. 38.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Start with a long list of boring details. (b) Rush through the ending to finish fast. (c) Act out a few actions, like knocking on a door.
39. 39.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Forget the ending and stop suddenly. (b) Speak slowly and clearly. (c) Laugh during the sad parts.
40. 40.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Make the story three times too long. (b) Pause just before the big surprise. (c) Turn the pages loudly and lose your place.

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