Storytelling Tips Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 22: Storytelling aloud · Set 883 · 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) Whisper the whole story very quietly. (b) Mumble so nobody can hear the words. (c) Stress the important words.
2. 2.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Stand far away from your listeners. (b) Never pause, not even once. (c) Add sound effects like “whoosh” or “bang”.
3. 3.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a tiny mouse? (a) a calm, wise voice (b) a gruff, grumpy voice (c) a high, squeaky voice
4. 4.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Hide your face behind the book. (b) Read so slowly that everyone falls asleep. (c) Look at your listeners as you speak.
5. 5.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Practise in front of a mirror. (b) Speak in a bored voice so it sounds dull. (c) Chew gum while you tell the story.
6. 6.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a friendly ghost? (a) a quick, excited voice (b) a soft, spooky whisper (c) a gruff, grumpy voice
7. 7.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Change your voice for each character. (b) Tell the story in your own words. (c) Stop every few lines to ask for water.
8. 8.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Never pause, not even once. (b) Keep your story short enough for the time you have. (c) Use your hands to show actions.
9. 9.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Turn away whenever someone laughs. (b) Mix up the order of events. (c) Wait for everyone to be quiet before you start.
10. 10.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Speak softly in a secret or spooky part. (b) Forget the ending and stop suddenly. (c) Start with a long list of boring details.
11. 11.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Keep a calm, steady pace at the start. (b) Stop in the middle to check a phone. (c) Speak softly in a secret or spooky part.
12. 12.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a sleepy old tortoise? (a) a soft, spooky whisper (b) a grand, royal voice (c) a slow, sleepy voice
13. 13.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Make eye contact with people around the room. (b) Mutter while looking at your shoes. (c) Mumble so nobody can hear the words.
14. 14.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a giggling monkey? (a) a giggly, playful voice (b) a shaky, scared voice (c) a sad, sniffly voice
15. 15.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Shout every single word. (b) Take a calm breath before you begin. (c) Pause so listeners can imagine the scene.
16. 16.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a huge giant? (a) a giggly, playful voice (b) a slow, sleepy voice (c) a deep, booming voice
17. 17.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a frightened rabbit? (a) a high, squeaky voice (b) a shaky, scared voice (c) a slow, sleepy voice
18. 18.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Turn your back to the listeners. (b) Swing from side to side all the time. (c) Use your hands to show actions.
19. 19.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Let your voice rise and fall, not stay flat. (b) Act out a few actions, like knocking on a door. (c) Speak with your hand over your mouth.
20. 20.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a grumpy old bear? (a) a deep, booming voice (b) a gruff, grumpy voice (c) a fast, buzzing voice
21. 21.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a wise old owl? (a) a sad, sniffly voice (b) a fast, buzzing voice (c) a calm, wise voice
22. 22.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Speak as fast as you possibly can. (b) Let listeners join in with a fun repeated line. (c) Keep your story short enough for the time you have.
23. 23.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Smile at your listeners at the end. (b) Read every word without ever looking up. (c) Read so slowly that everyone falls asleep.
24. 24.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Stand still instead of swaying about. (b) Use the same voice for every character. (c) Read so slowly that everyone falls asleep.
25. 25.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Smile during the happy parts. (b) Forget the names of your characters. (c) Speak as fast as you possibly can.
26. 26.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) End with a clear, strong last line. (b) Take a calm breath before you begin. (c) Fiddle with your hair the whole time.
27. 27.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Use a deep voice for a giant or a lion. (b) Pause just before the big surprise. (c) Turn your back to the listeners.
28. 28.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Hide your face behind the book. (b) Use a deep voice for a giant or a lion. (c) Keep your eyes on the clock the whole time.
29. 29.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Lean in when you share a secret part. (b) Forget the names of your characters. (c) Show the size of the giant with your arms.
30. 30.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a buzzing bee? (a) a fast, buzzing voice (b) a quick, excited voice (c) a grand, royal voice
31. 31.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Mutter while looking at your shoes. (b) Look around at different listeners, not just one. (c) Tell the story in your own words.
32. 32.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) End with a clear, strong last line. (b) Look at the floor the whole time. (c) Add sound effects like “whoosh” or “bang”.
33. 33.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Ask your listeners a question to involve them. (b) Forget the names of your characters. (c) Rush through the ending to finish fast.
34. 34.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Rush through the ending to finish fast. (b) Stand still instead of swaying about. (c) Use your face to show feelings.
35. 35.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Speak in a bored voice so it sounds dull. (b) Begin with a hook that grabs attention. (c) Mumble so nobody can hear the words.
36. 36.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Speak up clearly at the most exciting part. (b) Start with a long list of boring details. (c) Pause after you ask your listeners a question.
37. 37.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Use the same flat voice all the way through. (b) Stand still instead of swaying about. (c) Practise in front of a mirror.
38. 38.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a crying baby elephant? (a) a slow, sleepy voice (b) a sad, sniffly voice (c) a soft, spooky whisper
39. 39.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Act out a few actions, like knocking on a door. (b) Turn away whenever someone laughs. (c) Speak as fast as you possibly can.
40. 40.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Speak a little faster when the story gets exciting. (b) Chew gum while you tell the story. (c) Keep your eyes closed while you speak.

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