Storytelling Tips Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 22: Storytelling aloud · Set 86 · 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) Tell the story in your own words. (b) Speak with your hand over your mouth. (c) Read every word without ever looking up.
2. 2.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Change your voice for each character. (b) Mumble the most important words. (c) Act out a few actions, like knocking on a door.
3. 3.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Turn away whenever someone laughs. (b) Point to where things happen as you describe them. (c) Rush the surprise so nobody notices it.
4. 4.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a grumpy old bear? (a) a gruff, grumpy voice (b) a deep, booming voice (c) a soft, spooky whisper
5. 5.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Rush the surprise so nobody notices it. (b) Use the same flat voice all the way through. (c) Let your voice rise and fall, not stay flat.
6. 6.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Laugh during the sad parts. (b) Rush the surprise so nobody notices it. (c) Use a soft voice to build suspense.
7. 7.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Slow down for the most important moment. (b) Turn away whenever someone laughs. (c) Add sound effects like “whoosh” or “bang”.
8. 8.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) Act out a few actions, like knocking on a door.
9. 9.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Giggle all through the scary parts. (b) Pause just before the big surprise. (c) Tell the ending first and spoil the surprise.
10. 10.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Stand still instead of swaying about. (b) Use your face to show feelings. (c) Stand far away from your listeners.
11. 11.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a sleepy old tortoise? (a) a slow, sleepy voice (b) a high, squeaky voice (c) a giggly, playful voice
12. 12.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Rush through the ending to finish fast. (b) Use your face to show feelings. (c) Fiddle with your hair the whole time.
13. 13.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Speak in a bored voice so it sounds dull. (b) Stare at the ceiling instead of the audience. (c) Stand tall and smile at the start.
14. 14.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a huge giant? (a) a deep, booming voice (b) a calm, wise voice (c) a flat, beeping voice
15. 15.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a tiny mouse? (a) a high, squeaky voice (b) a quick, excited voice (c) a calm, wise voice
16. 16.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Wave your arms about for no reason. (b) Use a deep voice for a giant or a lion. (c) Speak slowly and clearly.
17. 17.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Show the size of the giant with your arms. (b) Breathe slowly if you feel nervous. (c) Never practise before the show.
18. 18.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Forget the ending and stop suddenly. (b) Change your voice for each character. (c) Show a picture or a prop if it helps.
19. 19.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a proud king? (a) a quick, excited voice (b) a grand, royal voice (c) a soft, spooky whisper
20. 20.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a buzzing bee? (a) a fast, buzzing voice (b) a flat, beeping voice (c) a high, squeaky voice
21. 21.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a wise old owl? (a) a giggly, playful voice (b) a slow, sleepy voice (c) a calm, wise voice
22. 22.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a frightened rabbit? (a) a sad, sniffly voice (b) a quick, excited voice (c) a shaky, scared voice
23. 23.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Know the beginning, middle and end well. (b) Speak as fast as you possibly can. (c) Say “umm” after every few words.
24. 24.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a sly fox? (a) a high, squeaky voice (b) a sly, sneaky voice (c) a sad, sniffly voice
25. 25.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Start with a long list of boring details. (b) Turn away whenever someone laughs. (c) Look around at different listeners, not just one.
26. 26.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Keep a calm, steady pace at the start. (b) Tell the ending first and spoil the surprise. (c) Swing from side to side all the time.
27. 27.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Practise in front of a mirror. (b) Skip the middle of the story. (c) Mumble so nobody can hear the words.
28. 28.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a friendly ghost? (a) a quick, excited voice (b) a soft, spooky whisper (c) a shaky, scared voice
29. 29.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Hide your face behind the book. (b) Smile at your listeners at the end. (c) Turn the pages loudly and lose your place.
30. 30.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Breathe slowly if you feel nervous. (b) Hide your face behind the book. (c) Giggle all through the scary parts.
31. 31.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Use a squeaky voice for a tiny mouse. (b) Mutter while looking at your shoes. (c) Laugh at the joke before you tell it.
32. 32.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Speak a little faster when the story gets exciting. (b) Stand tall and smile at the start. (c) Keep your eyes closed while you speak.
33. 33.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a giggling monkey? (a) a quick, excited voice (b) a giggly, playful voice (c) a soft, spooky whisper
34. 34.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Forget the ending and stop suddenly. (b) Keep your story short enough for the time you have. (c) Look at the floor the whole time.
35. 35.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Slow down for the most important moment. (b) Make the story three times too long. (c) Rush the surprise so nobody notices it.
36. 36.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Add sound effects like “whoosh” or “bang”. (b) Mumble so nobody can hear the words. (c) Begin with a hook that grabs attention.
37. 37.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Change your voice for each character. (b) Keep your eyes on the clock the whole time. (c) Take a calm breath before you begin.
38. 38.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Swing from side to side all the time. (b) Wait a moment after a funny line. (c) Fiddle with your hair the whole time.
39. 39.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Whisper the whole story very quietly. (b) Breathe slowly if you feel nervous. (c) Stand tall and smile at the start.
40. 40.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a crying baby elephant? (a) a fast, buzzing voice (b) a deep, booming voice (c) a sad, sniffly voice

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