Storytelling Tips Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 22: Storytelling aloud · Set 85 · 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) Talk over anyone who asks a question. (b) Thank your listeners when you finish. (c) Stand far away from your listeners.
2. 2.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Whisper the whole story very quietly. (b) Add sound effects like “whoosh” or “bang”. (c) Use your face to show feelings.
3. 3.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a crying baby elephant? (a) a fast, buzzing voice (b) a grand, royal voice (c) a sad, sniffly voice
4. 4.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a robot? (a) a fast, buzzing voice (b) a quick, excited voice (c) a flat, beeping voice
5. 5.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Mumble the most important words. (b) Act out a few actions, like knocking on a door. (c) Laugh during the sad parts.
6. 6.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Start with a long list of boring details. (b) Let your voice rise and fall, not stay flat. (c) Answer your phone in the middle of the story.
7. 7.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Never pause, not even once. (b) Keep a calm, steady pace at the start. (c) Laugh during the sad parts.
8. 8.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) End with a clear, strong last line. (b) Mutter while looking at your shoes. (c) Keep a calm, steady pace at the start.
9. 9.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Use your hands to show actions. (b) Use your face to show feelings. (c) Whisper during the exciting chase.
10. 10.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a wise old owl? (a) a deep, booming voice (b) a sly, sneaky voice (c) a calm, wise voice
11. 11.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Wait a moment after a funny line. (b) Stop in the middle to check a phone. (c) Read so slowly that everyone falls asleep.
12. 12.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Giggle all through the scary parts. (b) Speak softly in a secret or spooky part. (c) Let your voice rise and fall, not stay flat.
13. 13.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Tell the ending first and spoil the surprise. (b) Keep your story short enough for the time you have. (c) Use your hands to show actions.
14. 14.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Read every word without ever looking up. (b) Keep the events in the right order. (c) Whisper the whole story very quietly.
15. 15.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Rush the surprise so nobody notices it. (b) Skip the middle of the story. (c) End with a clear, strong last line.
16. 16.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) Rush through the ending to finish fast.
17. 17.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Forget the ending and stop suddenly. (b) Know the beginning, middle and end well. (c) Use the same flat voice all the way through.
18. 18.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a sly fox? (a) a sad, sniffly voice (b) a fast, buzzing voice (c) a sly, sneaky voice
19. 19.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Rush the surprise so nobody notices it. (b) Chew gum while you tell the story. (c) Stand still instead of swaying about.
20. 20.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a tiny mouse? (a) a sad, sniffly voice (b) a high, squeaky voice (c) a gruff, grumpy voice
21. 21.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Begin with a hook that grabs attention. (b) Rush the surprise so nobody notices it. (c) Mutter while looking at your shoes.
22. 22.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Say “umm” after every few words. (b) Stop every few lines to ask for water. (c) Wait for everyone to be quiet before you start.
23. 23.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Practise telling the story before the show. (b) Say “umm” after every few words. (c) Show the size of the giant with your arms.
24. 24.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Speak up clearly at the most exciting part. (b) Smile during the happy parts. (c) Stop in the middle to check a phone.
25. 25.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Keep a calm, steady pace at the start. (b) Use the same flat voice all the way through. (c) Pause so listeners can imagine the scene.
26. 26.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Use your hands to show actions. (b) Wait for everyone to be quiet before you start. (c) Mumble so nobody can hear the words.
27. 27.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Hide your face behind the book. (b) Stand behind a table so no one can see you. (c) Ask your listeners a question to involve them.
28. 28.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a buzzing bee? (a) a fast, buzzing voice (b) a gruff, grumpy voice (c) a sad, sniffly voice
29. 29.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Use the same voice for every character. (b) Use your hands to show actions. (c) Look at your listeners as you speak.
30. 30.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Speak up clearly at the most exciting part. (b) Let listeners join in with a fun repeated line. (c) Turn your back to the listeners.
31. 31.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Slow down for the most important moment. (b) Practise telling the story before the show. (c) Talk to only one friend in the room.
32. 32.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Giggle all through the scary parts. (b) Use the same voice for every character. (c) Make eye contact with people around the room.
33. 33.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Keep your eyes closed while you speak. (b) Lean in when you share a secret part. (c) Skip the middle of the story.
34. 34.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Use a squeaky voice for a tiny mouse. (b) Hide your face behind the book. (c) Keep your face blank, with no feelings.
35. 35.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a giggling monkey? (a) a slow, sleepy voice (b) a giggly, playful voice (c) a quick, excited voice
36. 36.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a child on her birthday? (a) a deep, booming voice (b) a high, squeaky voice (c) a quick, excited voice
37. 37.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Shout every single word. (b) Laugh at the joke before you tell it. (c) Tell the story in your own words.
38. 38.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Mumble the most important words. (b) Mix up the order of events. (c) Pause just before the big surprise.
39. 39.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Turn the pages loudly and lose your place. (b) Stand tall and smile at the start. (c) Talk over anyone who asks a question.
40. 40.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Forget the names of your characters. (b) Show a picture or a prop if it helps. (c) Say “umm” after every few words.

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