Storytelling Tips Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 22: Storytelling aloud · Set 828 · 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) Never pause, not even once. (b) Make eye contact with people around the room. (c) Rush through the ending to finish fast.
2. 2.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Use your face to show feelings. (b) Speak as fast as you possibly can. (c) Stand tall and smile at the start.
3. 3.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a child on her birthday? (a) a sad, sniffly voice (b) a quick, excited voice (c) a slow, sleepy voice
4. 4.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Talk to only one friend in the room. (b) Act out a few actions, like knocking on a door. (c) Shout every single word.
5. 5.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) Talk to only one friend in the room.
6. 6.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Let your voice rise and fall, not stay flat. (b) Answer your phone in the middle of the story. (c) Make the story three times too long.
7. 7.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Make eye contact with people around the room. (b) Turn your back to the listeners. (c) Slow down for the most important moment.
8. 8.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Choose a story that suits your listeners. (b) Use your hands to show actions. (c) Speak in a bored voice so it sounds dull.
9. 9.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Talk to only one friend in the room. (b) Speak a little faster when the story gets exciting. (c) Never pause, not even once.
10. 10.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a huge giant? (a) a sad, sniffly voice (b) a giggly, playful voice (c) a deep, booming voice
11. 11.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Wave your arms about for no reason. (b) Keep the events in the right order. (c) Speak as fast as you possibly can.
12. 12.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Practise in front of a mirror. (b) Wave your arms about for no reason. (c) Talk to only one friend in the room.
13. 13.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a grumpy old bear? (a) a sly, sneaky voice (b) a deep, booming voice (c) a gruff, grumpy voice
14. 14.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Use a soft voice to build suspense. (b) Keep your eyes on the clock the whole time. (c) Speak softly in a secret or spooky part.
15. 15.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Add sound effects like “whoosh” or “bang”. (b) Keep your face blank, with no feelings. (c) Show the size of the giant with your arms.
16. 16.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a robot? (a) a shaky, scared voice (b) a flat, beeping voice (c) a giggly, playful voice
17. 17.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Mumble so nobody can hear the words. (b) Hide your face behind the book. (c) Add sound effects like “whoosh” or “bang”.
18. 18.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Forget the ending and stop suddenly. (b) Mutter while looking at your shoes. (c) Stand tall and smile at the start.
19. 19.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Use the same flat voice all the way through. (b) Thank your listeners when you finish. (c) Act out a few actions, like knocking on a door.
20. 20.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a tiny mouse? (a) a sly, sneaky voice (b) a high, squeaky voice (c) a slow, sleepy voice
21. 21.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a proud king? (a) a slow, sleepy voice (b) a quick, excited voice (c) a grand, royal voice
22. 22.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Wait for everyone to be quiet before you start. (b) Hide your face behind the book. (c) Swing from side to side all the time.
23. 23.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Know the beginning, middle and end well. (b) Say “umm” after every few words. (c) Turn your back to the listeners.
24. 24.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Practise telling the story before the show. (b) Act out a few actions, like knocking on a door. (c) Rush through the ending to finish fast.
25. 25.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Talk over anyone who asks a question. (b) Make the story three times too long. (c) Breathe slowly if you feel nervous.
26. 26.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Talk to only one friend in the room. (b) Turn the pages loudly and lose your place. (c) Speak up clearly at the most exciting part.
27. 27.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Whisper the whole story very quietly. (b) Let listeners join in with a fun repeated line. (c) Tell it the way you would tell a good friend.
28. 28.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Use a deep voice for a giant or a lion. (b) Use your hands to show actions. (c) Mumble the most important words.
29. 29.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Tell the ending first and spoil the surprise. (b) Speak loudly enough for everyone to hear. (c) Thank your listeners when you finish.
30. 30.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a giggling monkey? (a) a giggly, playful voice (b) a sly, sneaky voice (c) a high, squeaky voice
31. 31.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Change your voice for each character. (b) Say “umm” after every few words. (c) Forget the ending and stop suddenly.
32. 32.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a sly fox? (a) a gruff, grumpy voice (b) a sly, sneaky voice (c) a soft, spooky whisper
33. 33.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Use a slow, gentle voice for a sad moment. (b) Chew gum while you tell the story. (c) Add sound effects like “whoosh” or “bang”.
34. 34.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Stop every few lines to ask for water. (b) Point to where things happen as you describe them. (c) Speak slowly and clearly.
35. 35.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Smile during the happy parts. (b) Use the same flat voice all the way through. (c) Read every word without ever looking up.
36. 36.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Keep your eyes closed while you speak. (b) Pause after you ask your listeners a question. (c) Practise telling the story before the show.
37. 37.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Point to where things happen as you describe them. (b) Stop every few lines to ask for water. (c) Whisper the whole story very quietly.
38. 38.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Add sound effects like “whoosh” or “bang”. (b) Know the beginning, middle and end well. (c) Keep saying “and then, and then” every line.
39. 39.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Thank your listeners when you finish. (b) Stand behind a table so no one can see you. (c) Fiddle with your hair the whole time.
40. 40.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Use a slow, gentle voice for a sad moment. (b) Swing from side to side all the time. (c) Add sound effects like “whoosh” or “bang”.

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