Storytelling Tips Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 22: Storytelling aloud · Set 896 · 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) Know the beginning, middle and end well. (b) Stop in the middle to check a phone. (c) Laugh during the sad parts.
2. 2.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Skip the middle of the story. (b) Never pause, not even once. (c) Stand still instead of swaying about.
3. 3.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Use the same voice for every character. (b) Swing from side to side all the time. (c) Show a picture or a prop if it helps.
4. 4.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Use the same flat voice all the way through. (b) Stop in the middle to check a phone. (c) Take a calm breath before you begin.
5. 5.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Pause after you ask your listeners a question. (b) Start before everyone is listening. (c) Never practise before the show.
6. 6.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a buzzing bee? (a) a giggly, playful voice (b) a fast, buzzing voice (c) a gruff, grumpy voice
7. 7.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a proud king? (a) a grand, royal voice (b) a giggly, playful voice (c) a fast, buzzing voice
8. 8.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Turn away whenever someone laughs. (b) Thank your listeners when you finish. (c) Hide your face behind the book.
9. 9.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Keep your eyes on the clock the whole time. (b) Speak slowly and clearly. (c) Start before everyone is listening.
10. 10.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Stop in the middle to check a phone. (b) Keep your eyes on the clock the whole time. (c) Choose a story that suits your listeners.
11. 11.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a wise old owl? (a) a quick, excited voice (b) a calm, wise voice (c) a sly, sneaky voice
12. 12.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a huge giant? (a) a deep, booming voice (b) a slow, sleepy voice (c) a sly, sneaky voice
13. 13.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Smile during the happy parts. (b) Look at your listeners as you speak. (c) Turn away whenever someone laughs.
14. 14.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Fiddle with your hair the whole time. (b) Make eye contact with people around the room. (c) Keep your eyes closed while you speak.
15. 15.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a sly fox? (a) a sly, sneaky voice (b) a fast, buzzing voice (c) a high, squeaky voice
16. 16.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a child on her birthday? (a) a grand, royal voice (b) a quick, excited voice (c) a sly, sneaky voice
17. 17.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Whisper during the exciting chase. (b) Speak softly in a secret or spooky part. (c) Never pause, not even once.
18. 18.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Use a soft voice to build suspense. (b) Speak with your hand over your mouth. (c) Speak a little faster when the story gets exciting.
19. 19.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Speak a little faster when the story gets exciting. (b) Smile at your listeners at the end. (c) Mumble so nobody can hear the words.
20. 20.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a crying baby elephant? (a) a giggly, playful voice (b) a high, squeaky voice (c) a sad, sniffly voice
21. 21.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Rush through the ending to finish fast. (b) Slow down for the most important moment. (c) Read every word without ever looking up.
22. 22.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Laugh during the sad parts. (b) Look at your listeners as you speak. (c) Use the same flat voice all the way through.
23. 23.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a grumpy old bear? (a) a giggly, playful voice (b) a fast, buzzing voice (c) a gruff, grumpy voice
24. 24.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Mutter while looking at your shoes. (b) Start before everyone is listening. (c) Practise telling the story before the show.
25. 25.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Lean in when you share a secret part. (b) Look at the floor the whole time. (c) Stop in the middle to check a phone.
26. 26.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Start before everyone is listening. (b) Stand still instead of swaying about. (c) Show a picture or a prop if it helps.
27. 27.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a sleepy old tortoise? (a) a calm, wise voice (b) a slow, sleepy voice (c) a grand, royal voice
28. 28.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a friendly ghost? (a) a slow, sleepy voice (b) a soft, spooky whisper (c) a shaky, scared voice
29. 29.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a tiny mouse? (a) a grand, royal voice (b) a giggly, playful voice (c) a high, squeaky voice
30. 30.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a frightened rabbit? (a) a shaky, scared voice (b) a high, squeaky voice (c) a flat, beeping voice
31. 31.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Mumble so nobody can hear the words. (b) Speak as fast as you possibly can. (c) Change your voice for each character.
32. 32.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Pause just before the big surprise. (b) Choose a story that suits your listeners. (c) Stand far away from your listeners.
33. 33.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Show the size of the giant with your arms. (b) Use your face to show feelings. (c) Turn the pages loudly and lose your place.
34. 34.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Read so slowly that everyone falls asleep. (b) Whisper during the exciting chase. (c) Tell it the way you would tell a good friend.
35. 35.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Make the story three times too long. (b) Speak slowly and clearly. (c) Use a slow, gentle voice for a sad moment.
36. 36.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Speak as fast as you possibly can. (b) Talk over anyone who asks a question. (c) Let listeners join in with a fun repeated line.
37. 37.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Look at the floor the whole time. (b) Stop every few lines to ask for water. (c) Smile during the happy parts.
38. 38.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a robot? (a) a flat, beeping voice (b) a gruff, grumpy voice (c) a sad, sniffly voice
39. 39.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Smile at your listeners at the end. (b) Make the story three times too long. (c) Swing from side to side all the time.
40. 40.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Pause after you ask your listeners a question. (b) Keep the events in the right order. (c) Giggle all through the scary parts.

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