Storytelling Tips Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 22: Storytelling aloud · Set 9 · 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) Stop every few lines to ask for water. (b) Speak softly in a secret or spooky part. (c) Giggle all through the scary parts.
2. 2.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Laugh at the joke before you tell it. (b) Practise telling the story before the show. (c) Whisper during the exciting chase.
3. 3.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Talk over anyone who asks a question. (b) Stand tall and smile at the start. (c) Speak in a bored voice so it sounds dull.
4. 4.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Giggle all through the scary parts. (b) Thank your listeners when you finish. (c) Stand where everyone can see you.
5. 5.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a robot? (a) a deep, booming voice (b) a flat, beeping voice (c) a slow, sleepy voice
6. 6.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a friendly ghost? (a) a soft, spooky whisper (b) a fast, buzzing voice (c) a calm, wise voice
7. 7.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a proud king? (a) a shaky, scared voice (b) a high, squeaky voice (c) a grand, royal voice
8. 8.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a grumpy old bear? (a) a quick, excited voice (b) a gruff, grumpy voice (c) a deep, booming voice
9. 9.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Keep the events in the right order. (b) Let listeners join in with a fun repeated line. (c) Use the same flat voice all the way through.
10. 10.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Use your face to show feelings. (b) Never practise before the show. (c) Forget the ending and stop suddenly.
11. 11.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a frightened rabbit? (a) a soft, spooky whisper (b) a flat, beeping voice (c) a shaky, scared voice
12. 12.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Skip the middle of the story. (b) Stop every few lines to ask for water. (c) Stress the important words.
13. 13.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Wave your arms about for no reason. (b) Wait a moment after a funny line. (c) Keep your eyes closed while you speak.
14. 14.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a sly fox? (a) a sly, sneaky voice (b) a shaky, scared voice (c) a flat, beeping voice
15. 15.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a crying baby elephant? (a) a fast, buzzing voice (b) a grand, royal voice (c) a sad, sniffly voice
16. 16.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Look at the floor the whole time. (b) Stress the important words. (c) Act out a few actions, like knocking on a door.
17. 17.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Practise in front of a mirror. (b) Slow down for the most important moment. (c) Turn your back to the listeners.
18. 18.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Turn the pages loudly and lose your place. (b) Laugh at the joke before you tell it. (c) Point to where things happen as you describe them.
19. 19.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a tiny mouse? (a) a high, squeaky voice (b) a giggly, playful voice (c) a quick, excited voice
20. 20.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Know the beginning, middle and end well. (b) Rush the surprise so nobody notices it. (c) Keep saying “and then, and then” every line.
21. 21.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Hide your face behind the book. (b) Rush the surprise so nobody notices it. (c) Use a soft voice to build suspense.
22. 22.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Use your face to show feelings. (b) Use your hands to show actions. (c) Mumble the most important words.
23. 23.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Speak up clearly at the most exciting part. (b) Show the size of the giant with your arms. (c) Turn away whenever someone laughs.
24. 24.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a wise old owl? (a) a high, squeaky voice (b) a fast, buzzing voice (c) a calm, wise voice
25. 25.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Show the size of the giant with your arms. (b) Know the beginning, middle and end well. (c) Mumble so nobody can hear the words.
26. 26.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Use a squeaky voice for a tiny mouse. (b) Look around at different listeners, not just one. (c) Keep your eyes closed while you speak.
27. 27.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Use your hands to show actions. (b) Talk to only one friend in the room. (c) Use the same flat voice all the way through.
28. 28.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a child on her birthday? (a) a quick, excited voice (b) a deep, booming voice (c) a flat, beeping voice
29. 29.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Keep the events in the right order. (b) Stare at the ceiling instead of the audience. (c) End with a clear, strong last line.
30. 30.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Skip the middle of the story. (b) Keep the events in the right order. (c) Never pause, not even once.
31. 31.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Never practise before the show. (b) Use a slow, gentle voice for a sad moment. (c) Tell the story in your own words.
32. 32.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Pause just before the big surprise. (b) Lean in when you share a secret part. (c) Never pause, not even once.
33. 33.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Point to where things happen as you describe them. (b) Smile during the happy parts. (c) Forget the ending and stop suddenly.
34. 34.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Stand where everyone can see you. (b) Chew gum while you tell the story. (c) End with a clear, strong last line.
35. 35.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Wait for everyone to be quiet before you start. (b) Start with a long list of boring details. (c) Make eye contact with people around the room.
36. 36.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a sleepy old tortoise? (a) a deep, booming voice (b) a slow, sleepy voice (c) a high, squeaky voice
37. 37.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a huge giant? (a) a deep, booming voice (b) a quick, excited voice (c) a shaky, scared voice
38. 38.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Show a picture or a prop if it helps. (b) Rush through the ending to finish fast. (c) Look around at different listeners, not just one.
39. 39.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a giggling monkey? (a) a high, squeaky voice (b) a giggly, playful voice (c) a soft, spooky whisper
40. 40.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Mumble the most important words. (b) Add sound effects like “whoosh” or “bang”. (c) Shout every single word.

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