Storytelling Tips Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 22: Storytelling aloud · Set 864 · 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) Say “umm” after every few words. (b) Talk to only one friend in the room. (c) Choose a story that suits your listeners.
2. 2.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a sleepy old tortoise? (a) a sad, sniffly voice (b) a calm, wise voice (c) a slow, sleepy voice
3. 3.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Stand behind a table so no one can see you. (b) Speak slowly and clearly. (c) Mix up the order of events.
4. 4.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) Let your voice rise and fall, not stay flat.
5. 5.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Keep your eyes on the clock the whole time. (b) Change your voice for each character. (c) Keep your face blank, with no feelings.
6. 6.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Thank your listeners when you finish. (b) Forget the ending and stop suddenly. (c) Pause just before the big surprise.
7. 7.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Never practise before the show. (b) Never pause, not even once. (c) Let your voice rise and fall, not stay flat.
8. 8.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a child on her birthday? (a) a quick, excited voice (b) a grand, royal voice (c) a sad, sniffly voice
9. 9.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Wait for everyone to be quiet before you start. (b) Wait a moment after a funny line. (c) Read every word without ever looking up.
10. 10.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a frightened rabbit? (a) a fast, buzzing voice (b) a high, squeaky voice (c) a shaky, scared voice
11. 11.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Speak slowly and clearly. (b) Tell the ending first and spoil the surprise. (c) Speak softly in a secret or spooky part.
12. 12.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Mumble the most important words. (b) Practise in front of a mirror. (c) Skip the middle of the story.
13. 13.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Tell it the way you would tell a good friend. (b) Speak a little faster when the story gets exciting. (c) Hide your face behind the book.
14. 14.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a grumpy old bear? (a) a calm, wise voice (b) a high, squeaky voice (c) a gruff, grumpy voice
15. 15.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Whisper during the exciting chase. (b) Use your hands to show actions. (c) Keep a calm, steady pace at the start.
16. 16.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a wise old owl? (a) a calm, wise voice (b) a sly, sneaky voice (c) a soft, spooky whisper
17. 17.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Giggle all through the scary parts. (b) Mix up the order of events. (c) Wait a moment after a funny line.
18. 18.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Stare at the ceiling instead of the audience. (b) Use the same voice for every character. (c) Smile during the happy parts.
19. 19.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Stare at the ceiling instead of the audience. (b) Swing from side to side all the time. (c) Make eye contact with people around the room.
20. 20.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a proud king? (a) a grand, royal voice (b) a sly, sneaky voice (c) a deep, booming voice
21. 21.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a huge giant? (a) a slow, sleepy voice (b) a grand, royal voice (c) a deep, booming voice
22. 22.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Stand behind a table so no one can see you. (b) Speak slowly and clearly. (c) Take a calm breath before you begin.
23. 23.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Keep a calm, steady pace at the start. (b) Keep your eyes closed while you speak. (c) Speak as fast as you possibly can.
24. 24.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Pause after you ask your listeners a question. (b) Turn away whenever someone laughs. (c) Mumble so nobody can hear the words.
25. 25.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a sly fox? (a) a shaky, scared voice (b) a sly, sneaky voice (c) a sad, sniffly voice
26. 26.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Stand tall and smile at the start. (b) Keep a calm, steady pace at the start. (c) Stop every few lines to ask for water.
27. 27.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a crying baby elephant? (a) a soft, spooky whisper (b) a giggly, playful voice (c) a sad, sniffly voice
28. 28.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a buzzing bee? (a) a fast, buzzing voice (b) a sad, sniffly voice (c) a quick, excited voice
29. 29.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a robot? (a) a flat, beeping voice (b) a high, squeaky voice (c) a giggly, playful voice
30. 30.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Keep the events in the right order. (b) Speak a little faster when the story gets exciting. (c) Start with a long list of boring details.
31. 31.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Mumble so nobody can hear the words. (b) Add sound effects like “whoosh” or “bang”. (c) Swing from side to side all the time.
32. 32.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Rush the surprise so nobody notices it. (b) Take a calm breath before you begin. (c) Act out a few actions, like knocking on a door.
33. 33.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Tell the story in your own words. (b) Swing from side to side all the time. (c) Use a slow, gentle voice for a sad moment.
34. 34.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Take a calm breath before you begin. (b) Talk to only one friend in the room. (c) Wait for everyone to be quiet before you start.
35. 35.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Start before everyone is listening. (b) Know the beginning, middle and end well. (c) Whisper during the exciting chase.
36. 36.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Tell it the way you would tell a good friend. (b) End with a clear, strong last line. (c) Laugh during the sad parts.
37. 37.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Use the same flat voice all the way through. (b) Practise telling the story before the show. (c) Stand tall and smile at the start.
38. 38.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Fiddle with your hair the whole time. (b) Turn the pages loudly and lose your place. (c) Ask your listeners a question to involve them.
39. 39.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Breathe slowly if you feel nervous. (b) Show a picture or a prop if it helps. (c) Forget the names of your characters.
40. 40.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Stand behind a table so no one can see you. (b) Use your face to show feelings. (c) Hide your face behind the book.

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