Storytelling Tips Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 22: Storytelling aloud · Set 855 · 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) Use the same flat voice all the way through. (b) Stress the important words. (c) Shout every single word.
2. 2.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Stand still instead of swaying about. (b) Look at the floor the whole time. (c) Show the size of the giant with your arms.
3. 3.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a giggling monkey? (a) a giggly, playful voice (b) a sad, sniffly voice (c) a sly, sneaky voice
4. 4.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Turn your back to the listeners. (b) Tell the story in your own words. (c) Turn away whenever someone laughs.
5. 5.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a buzzing bee? (a) a slow, sleepy voice (b) a flat, beeping voice (c) a fast, buzzing voice
6. 6.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a sleepy old tortoise? (a) a grand, royal voice (b) a giggly, playful voice (c) a slow, sleepy voice
7. 7.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a crying baby elephant? (a) a sly, sneaky voice (b) a sad, sniffly voice (c) a calm, wise voice
8. 8.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Skip the middle of the story. (b) Rush the surprise so nobody notices it. (c) Add sound effects like “whoosh” or “bang”.
9. 9.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Show the size of the giant with your arms. (b) Pause so listeners can imagine the scene. (c) Read every word without ever looking up.
10. 10.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Turn your back to the listeners. (b) Stand tall and smile at the start. (c) Use a squeaky voice for a tiny mouse.
11. 11.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Never pause, not even once. (b) Rush through the ending to finish fast. (c) Use a soft voice to build suspense.
12. 12.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Talk to only one friend in the room. (b) Tell the ending first and spoil the surprise. (c) Show a picture or a prop if it helps.
13. 13.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a friendly ghost? (a) a quick, excited voice (b) a shaky, scared voice (c) a soft, spooky whisper
14. 14.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Speak as fast as you possibly can. (b) Skip the middle of the story. (c) Wait for everyone to be quiet before you start.
15. 15.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Pause so listeners can imagine the scene. (b) Speak up clearly at the most exciting part. (c) Chew gum while you tell the story.
16. 16.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a huge giant? (a) a soft, spooky whisper (b) a calm, wise voice (c) a deep, booming voice
17. 17.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Start before everyone is listening. (b) Pause just before the big surprise. (c) Forget the ending and stop suddenly.
18. 18.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a sly fox? (a) a sly, sneaky voice (b) a calm, wise voice (c) a grand, royal voice
19. 19.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Start before everyone is listening. (b) Keep your eyes closed while you speak. (c) End with a clear, strong last line.
20. 20.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Start before everyone is listening. (b) Use a squeaky voice for a tiny mouse. (c) Look at the floor the whole time.
21. 21.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Know the beginning, middle and end well. (b) Tell it the way you would tell a good friend. (c) Mumble so nobody can hear the words.
22. 22.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Talk to only one friend in the room. (b) Skip the middle of the story. (c) Practise telling the story before the show.
23. 23.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Talk over anyone who asks a question. (b) Stand tall and smile at the start. (c) Pause just before the big surprise.
24. 24.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Stop every few lines to ask for water. (b) Keep a calm, steady pace at the start. (c) Stress the important words.
25. 25.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Skip the middle of the story. (b) Begin with a hook that grabs attention. (c) Keep your eyes on the clock the whole time.
26. 26.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Pause so listeners can imagine the scene. (b) Practise telling the story before the show. (c) Tell the ending first and spoil the surprise.
27. 27.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Speak slowly and clearly. (b) Stare at the ceiling instead of the audience. (c) Speak with your hand over your mouth.
28. 28.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Act out a few actions, like knocking on a door. (b) Giggle all through the scary parts. (c) Stand where everyone can see you.
29. 29.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a proud king? (a) a grand, royal voice (b) a deep, booming voice (c) a shaky, scared voice
30. 30.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a wise old owl? (a) a flat, beeping voice (b) a calm, wise voice (c) a giggly, playful voice
31. 31.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a grumpy old bear? (a) a grand, royal voice (b) a sad, sniffly voice (c) a gruff, grumpy voice
32. 32.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Stand far away from your listeners. (b) Mix up the order of events. (c) Pause so listeners can imagine the scene.
33. 33.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a frightened rabbit? (a) a soft, spooky whisper (b) a fast, buzzing voice (c) a shaky, scared voice
34. 34.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Pause just before the big surprise. (b) Skip the middle of the story. (c) Use a deep voice for a giant or a lion.
35. 35.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a robot? (a) a deep, booming voice (b) a fast, buzzing voice (c) a flat, beeping voice
36. 36.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Speak up clearly at the most exciting part. (b) Swing from side to side all the time. (c) Rush through the ending to finish fast.
37. 37.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Speak in a bored voice so it sounds dull. (b) Wait for everyone to be quiet before you start. (c) Tell it the way you would tell a good friend.
38. 38.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a child on her birthday? (a) a sly, sneaky voice (b) a quick, excited voice (c) a sad, sniffly voice
39. 39.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Whisper the whole story very quietly. (b) Thank your listeners when you finish. (c) Speak softly in a secret or spooky part.
40. 40.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Use a squeaky voice for a tiny mouse. (b) Look at your listeners as you speak. (c) Forget the names of your characters.

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