Storytelling Tips Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 22: Storytelling aloud · Set 875 · 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.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a buzzing bee? (a) a quick, excited voice (b) a shaky, scared voice (c) a fast, buzzing voice
2. 2.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Answer your phone in the middle of the story. (b) Stand where everyone can see you. (c) Keep your story short enough for the time you have.
3. 3.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Smile during the happy parts. (b) Practise telling the story before the show. (c) Giggle all through the scary parts.
4. 4.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Use a slow, gentle voice for a sad moment. (b) Turn away whenever someone laughs. (c) Change your voice for each character.
5. 5.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Mumble so nobody can hear the words. (b) Look at the floor the whole time. (c) Use your hands to show actions.
6. 6.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Use a slow, gentle voice for a sad moment. (b) Use the same flat voice all the way through. (c) Show the size of the giant with your arms.
7. 7.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Make the story three times too long. (b) Look at your listeners as you speak. (c) Stop every few lines to ask for water.
8. 8.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Shout every single word. (b) Look at the floor the whole time. (c) Look around at different listeners, not just one.
9. 9.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Stand far away from your listeners. (b) Make the story three times too long. (c) Stress the important words.
10. 10.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a child on her birthday? (a) a slow, sleepy voice (b) a quick, excited voice (c) a grand, royal voice
11. 11.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a sleepy old tortoise? (a) a shaky, scared voice (b) a slow, sleepy voice (c) a flat, beeping voice
12. 12.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Smile during the happy parts. (b) Turn your back to the listeners. (c) Never pause, not even once.
13. 13.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a huge giant? (a) a fast, buzzing voice (b) a sad, sniffly voice (c) a deep, booming voice
14. 14.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a sly fox? (a) a sly, sneaky voice (b) a giggly, playful voice (c) a slow, sleepy voice
15. 15.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Chew gum while you tell the story. (b) Keep the events in the right order. (c) Laugh at the joke before you tell it.
16. 16.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a giggling monkey? (a) a deep, booming voice (b) a giggly, playful voice (c) a sad, sniffly voice
17. 17.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Whisper the whole story very quietly. (b) Keep your eyes on the clock the whole time. (c) Use a soft voice to build suspense.
18. 18.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Speak as fast as you possibly can. (b) Act out a few actions, like knocking on a door. (c) Giggle all through the scary parts.
19. 19.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Practise in front of a mirror. (b) Keep a calm, steady pace at the start. (c) Start with a long list of boring details.
20. 20.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a proud king? (a) a slow, sleepy voice (b) a grand, royal voice (c) a gruff, grumpy voice
21. 21.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Stand far away from your listeners. (b) Keep your eyes closed while you speak. (c) Keep your story short enough for the time you have.
22. 22.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Stand still instead of swaying about. (b) Never pause, not even once. (c) Stand far away from your listeners.
23. 23.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Stand where everyone can see you. (b) Take a calm breath before you begin. (c) Mumble the most important words.
24. 24.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Use your hands to show actions. (b) Begin with a hook that grabs attention. (c) Start before everyone is listening.
25. 25.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Whisper during the exciting chase. (b) Tell it the way you would tell a good friend. (c) Look around at different listeners, not just one.
26. 26.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Add sound effects like “whoosh” or “bang”. (b) Turn your back to the listeners. (c) Lean in when you share a secret part.
27. 27.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Hide your face behind the book. (b) Thank your listeners when you finish. (c) Rush through the ending to finish fast.
28. 28.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a tiny mouse? (a) a sly, sneaky voice (b) a high, squeaky voice (c) a sad, sniffly voice
29. 29.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Wave your arms about for no reason. (b) Let your voice rise and fall, not stay flat. (c) Talk over anyone who asks a question.
30. 30.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Never practise before the show. (b) Thank your listeners when you finish. (c) Show a picture or a prop if it helps.
31. 31.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a crying baby elephant? (a) a quick, excited voice (b) a sly, sneaky voice (c) a sad, sniffly voice
32. 32.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Make eye contact with people around the room. (b) Make the story three times too long. (c) Show a picture or a prop if it helps.
33. 33.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Make the story three times too long. (b) Practise telling the story before the show. (c) Turn the pages loudly and lose your place.
34. 34.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Make eye contact with people around the room. (b) Lean in when you share a secret part. (c) Say “umm” after every few words.
35. 35.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Show a picture or a prop if it helps. (b) Practise in front of a mirror. (c) Talk over anyone who asks a question.
36. 36.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Practise in front of a mirror. (b) Shout every single word. (c) Show a picture or a prop if it helps.
37. 37.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Stare at the ceiling instead of the audience. (b) Mumble so nobody can hear the words. (c) Take a calm breath before you begin.
38. 38.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Use your face to show feelings. (b) Speak loudly enough for everyone to hear. (c) Forget the names of your characters.
39. 39.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Giggle all through the scary parts. (b) Breathe slowly if you feel nervous. (c) Mutter while looking at your shoes.
40. 40.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Speak slowly and clearly. (b) Stop every few lines to ask for water. (c) Never pause, not even once.

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