Storytelling Tips Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 22: Storytelling aloud · Set 89 · 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) Stress the important words. (b) Skip the middle of the story. (c) Forget the names of your characters.
2. 2.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Act out a few actions, like knocking on a door. (b) Stop every few lines to ask for water. (c) Speak as fast as you possibly can.
3. 3.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Start before everyone is listening. (b) Add sound effects like “whoosh” or “bang”. (c) Keep your story short enough for the time you have.
4. 4.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Look around at different listeners, not just one. (b) Pause after you ask your listeners a question. (c) Turn your back to the listeners.
5. 5.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a robot? (a) a flat, beeping voice (b) a shaky, scared voice (c) a deep, booming voice
6. 6.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Speak a little faster when the story gets exciting. (b) Turn the pages loudly and lose your place. (c) Keep your eyes closed while you speak.
7. 7.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Breathe slowly if you feel nervous. (b) Mumble so nobody can hear the words. (c) Speak softly in a secret or spooky part.
8. 8.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Know the beginning, middle and end well. (b) Wait a moment after a funny line. (c) Forget the names of your characters.
9. 9.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a huge giant? (a) a fast, buzzing voice (b) a deep, booming voice (c) a shaky, scared voice
10. 10.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Stand where everyone can see you. (b) Stare at the ceiling instead of the audience. (c) Giggle all through the scary parts.
11. 11.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a sleepy old tortoise? (a) a slow, sleepy voice (b) a flat, beeping voice (c) a gruff, grumpy voice
12. 12.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Change your voice for each character. (b) Start with a long list of boring details. (c) Keep your eyes closed while you speak.
13. 13.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a giggling monkey? (a) a giggly, playful voice (b) a high, squeaky voice (c) a flat, beeping voice
14. 14.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Lean in when you share a secret part. (b) Stand behind a table so no one can see you. (c) Laugh during the sad parts.
15. 15.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Stand still instead of swaying about. (b) Act out a few actions, like knocking on a door. (c) Stand behind a table so no one can see you.
16. 16.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Point to where things happen as you describe them. (b) Read so slowly that everyone falls asleep. (c) Look at the floor the whole time.
17. 17.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a tiny mouse? (a) a grand, royal voice (b) a high, squeaky voice (c) a sad, sniffly voice
18. 18.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Skip the middle of the story. (b) Keep a calm, steady pace at the start. (c) Speak a little faster when the story gets exciting.
19. 19.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Mumble so nobody can hear the words. (b) Say “umm” after every few words. (c) Look at your listeners as you speak.
20. 20.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Rush through the ending to finish fast. (b) Make eye contact with people around the room. (c) Laugh at the joke before you tell it.
21. 21.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a child on her birthday? (a) a quick, excited voice (b) a slow, sleepy voice (c) a high, squeaky voice
22. 22.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Speak slowly and clearly. (b) Whisper the whole story very quietly. (c) Smile during the happy parts.
23. 23.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a friendly ghost? (a) a gruff, grumpy voice (b) a soft, spooky whisper (c) a fast, buzzing voice
24. 24.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Stand behind a table so no one can see you. (b) Never practise before the show. (c) Keep the events in the right order.
25. 25.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a frightened rabbit? (a) a calm, wise voice (b) a shaky, scared voice (c) a fast, buzzing voice
26. 26.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Practise telling the story before the show. (b) Pause after you ask your listeners a question. (c) Keep your eyes on the clock the whole time.
27. 27.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Choose a story that suits your listeners. (b) End with a clear, strong last line. (c) Speak as fast as you possibly can.
28. 28.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a wise old owl? (a) a high, squeaky voice (b) a quick, excited voice (c) a calm, wise voice
29. 29.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Answer your phone in the middle of the story. (b) Practise telling the story before the show. (c) Stand tall and smile at the start.
30. 30.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Read every word without ever looking up. (b) Tell the story in your own words. (c) Use a slow, gentle voice for a sad moment.
31. 31.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Look around at different listeners, not just one. (b) Show the size of the giant with your arms. (c) Wave your arms about for no reason.
32. 32.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a crying baby elephant? (a) a flat, beeping voice (b) a slow, sleepy voice (c) a sad, sniffly voice
33. 33.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Whisper the whole story very quietly. (b) Use a soft voice to build suspense. (c) Rush through the ending to finish fast.
34. 34.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Wait a moment after a funny line. (b) Show a picture or a prop if it helps. (c) Mumble the most important words.
35. 35.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Make the story three times too long. (b) Show a picture or a prop if it helps. (c) Use a deep voice for a giant or a lion.
36. 36.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Stop every few lines to ask for water. (b) Know the beginning, middle and end well. (c) Mumble so nobody can hear the words.
37. 37.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Tell the story in your own words. (b) Speak in a bored voice so it sounds dull. (c) Use a slow, gentle voice for a sad moment.
38. 38.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Answer your phone in the middle of the story. (b) Keep your eyes closed while you speak. (c) Choose a story that suits your listeners.
39. 39.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Skip the middle of the story. (b) Thank your listeners when you finish. (c) Say “umm” after every few words.
40. 40.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a grumpy old bear? (a) a deep, booming voice (b) a grand, royal voice (c) a gruff, grumpy voice

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