Storytelling Tips Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 22: Storytelling aloud · Set 827 · 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) Keep saying “and then, and then” every line. (b) Read every word without ever looking up. (c) Tell it the way you would tell a good friend.
2. 2.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a giggling monkey? (a) a sad, sniffly voice (b) a slow, sleepy voice (c) a giggly, playful voice
3. 3.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a wise old owl? (a) a soft, spooky whisper (b) a calm, wise voice (c) a slow, sleepy voice
4. 4.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a crying baby elephant? (a) a deep, booming voice (b) a gruff, grumpy voice (c) a sad, sniffly voice
5. 5.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a proud king? (a) a shaky, scared voice (b) a grand, royal voice (c) a slow, sleepy voice
6. 6.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Know the beginning, middle and end well. (b) Use a soft voice to build suspense. (c) Turn away whenever someone laughs.
7. 7.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Keep your eyes closed while you speak. (b) Keep saying “and then, and then” every line. (c) Stand still instead of swaying about.
8. 8.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a grumpy old bear? (a) a flat, beeping voice (b) a sad, sniffly voice (c) a gruff, grumpy voice
9. 9.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Use your face to show feelings. (b) Never practise before the show. (c) Say “umm” after every few words.
10. 10.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Act out a few actions, like knocking on a door. (b) Answer your phone in the middle of the story. (c) Tell the ending first and spoil the surprise.
11. 11.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Wave your arms about for no reason. (b) Tell the ending first and spoil the surprise. (c) Lean in when you share a secret part.
12. 12.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Hide your face behind the book. (b) Keep a calm, steady pace at the start. (c) Make eye contact with people around the room.
13. 13.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Show the size of the giant with your arms. (b) Forget the ending and stop suddenly. (c) Make the story three times too long.
14. 14.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) End with a clear, strong last line. (b) Mix up the order of events. (c) Smile at your listeners at the end.
15. 15.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Stand tall and smile at the start. (b) Rush through the ending to finish fast. (c) Forget the names of your characters.
16. 16.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Keep a calm, steady pace at the start. (b) Lean in when you share a secret part. (c) Forget the ending and stop suddenly.
17. 17.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Start with a long list of boring details. (b) Use your face to show feelings. (c) Pause just before the big surprise.
18. 18.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Laugh at the joke before you tell it. (b) Slow down for the most important moment. (c) Read every word without ever looking up.
19. 19.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Speak in a bored voice so it sounds dull. (b) Take a calm breath before you begin. (c) Ask your listeners a question to involve them.
20. 20.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a tiny mouse? (a) a sly, sneaky voice (b) a slow, sleepy voice (c) a high, squeaky voice
21. 21.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Never practise before the show. (b) Look around at different listeners, not just one. (c) Begin with a hook that grabs attention.
22. 22.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Wait for everyone to be quiet before you start. (b) Slow down for the most important moment. (c) Mutter while looking at your shoes.
23. 23.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Rush through the ending to finish fast. (b) Speak as fast as you possibly can. (c) Take a calm breath before you begin.
24. 24.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Use the same flat voice all the way through. (b) Use a squeaky voice for a tiny mouse. (c) Whisper the whole story very quietly.
25. 25.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 hands to show actions.
26. 26.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Use a deep voice for a giant or a lion. (b) Mix up the order of events. (c) Never practise before the show.
27. 27.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Ask your listeners a question to involve them. (b) Chew gum while you tell the story. (c) Make the story three times too long.
28. 28.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Fiddle with your hair the whole time. (b) Use a slow, gentle voice for a sad moment. (c) Mumble so nobody can hear the words.
29. 29.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Let listeners join in with a fun repeated line. (b) Pause so listeners can imagine the scene. (c) Whisper the whole story very quietly.
30. 30.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a buzzing bee? (a) a fast, buzzing voice (b) a quick, excited voice (c) a grand, royal voice
31. 31.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a robot? (a) a shaky, scared voice (b) a soft, spooky whisper (c) a flat, beeping voice
32. 32.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Tell the ending first and spoil the surprise. (b) Stress the important words. (c) Add sound effects like “whoosh” or “bang”.
33. 33.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Wave your arms about for no reason. (b) Look around at different listeners, not just one. (c) Speak with your hand over your mouth.
34. 34.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Turn the pages loudly and lose your place. (b) Smile at your listeners at the end. (c) Whisper the whole story very quietly.
35. 35.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Know the beginning, middle and end well. (b) Turn the pages loudly and lose your place. (c) Stand tall and smile at the start.
36. 36.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Rush through the ending to finish fast. (b) Never pause, not even once. (c) Speak slowly and clearly.
37. 37.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) End with a clear, strong last line. (b) Stare at the ceiling instead of the audience. (c) Start before everyone is listening.
38. 38.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Act out a few actions, like knocking on a door. (b) Make the story three times too long. (c) Show the size of the giant with your arms.
39. 39.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Let your voice rise and fall, not stay flat. (b) Stop every few lines to ask for water. (c) Speak up clearly at the most exciting part.
40. 40.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Show the size of the giant with your arms. (b) Use a deep voice for a giant or a lion. (c) Skip the middle of the story.

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