Storytelling Tips Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 22: Storytelling aloud · Set 902 · 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 friendly ghost? (a) a shaky, scared voice (b) a fast, buzzing voice (c) a soft, spooky whisper
2. 2.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Smile at your listeners at the end. (b) Mumble so nobody can hear the words. (c) Use the same voice for every character.
3. 3.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a grumpy old bear? (a) a gruff, grumpy voice (b) a high, squeaky voice (c) a soft, spooky whisper
4. 4.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Tell the ending first and spoil the surprise. (b) Wait for everyone to be quiet before you start. (c) Rush the surprise so nobody notices it.
5. 5.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Stare at the ceiling instead of the audience. (b) Use the same voice for every character. (c) Keep the events in the right order.
6. 6.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Take a calm breath before you begin. (b) Wait for everyone to be quiet before you start. (c) Turn your back to the listeners.
7. 7.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Never practise before the show. (b) Speak a little faster when the story gets exciting. (c) Read every word without ever looking up.
8. 8.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Show the size of the giant with your arms. (b) Read every word without ever looking up. (c) Shout every single word.
9. 9.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a buzzing bee? (a) a gruff, grumpy voice (b) a grand, royal voice (c) a fast, buzzing voice
10. 10.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Stand behind a table so no one can see you. (b) Begin with a hook that grabs attention. (c) Tell the story in your own words.
11. 11.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Let listeners join in with a fun repeated line. (b) Skip the middle of the story. (c) Never practise before the show.
12. 12.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Read every word without ever looking up. (b) Pause just before the big surprise. (c) Turn away whenever someone laughs.
13. 13.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a huge giant? (a) a slow, sleepy voice (b) a gruff, grumpy voice (c) a deep, booming voice
14. 14.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Pause just before the big surprise. (b) Look at the floor the whole time. (c) Act out a few actions, like knocking on a door.
15. 15.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Never pause, not even once. (b) Look at the floor the whole time. (c) Stand tall and smile at the start.
16. 16.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Stop every few lines to ask for water. (b) Practise in front of a mirror. (c) Choose a story that suits your listeners.
17. 17.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Stop in the middle to check a phone. (b) Thank your listeners when you finish. (c) Rush through the ending to finish fast.
18. 18.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Use a soft voice to build suspense. (b) Keep your eyes closed while you speak. (c) Swing from side to side all the time.
19. 19.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Stand far away from your listeners. (b) Know the beginning, middle and end well. (c) Look around at different listeners, not just one.
20. 20.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Take a calm breath before you begin. (b) Make the story three times too long. (c) Pause just before the big surprise.
21. 21.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Giggle all through the scary parts. (b) Change your voice for each character. (c) Keep your eyes closed while you speak.
22. 22.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a wise old owl? (a) a sly, sneaky voice (b) a flat, beeping voice (c) a calm, wise voice
23. 23.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) End with a clear, strong last line. (b) Talk to only one friend in the room. (c) Pause just before the big surprise.
24. 24.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a sly fox? (a) a slow, sleepy voice (b) a deep, booming voice (c) a sly, sneaky voice
25. 25.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Let your voice rise and fall, not stay flat. (b) Swing from side to side all the time. (c) Look around at different listeners, not just one.
26. 26.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Mutter while looking at your shoes. (b) Stress the important words. (c) Use the same flat voice all the way through.
27. 27.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Pause just before the big surprise. (b) Use your hands to show actions. (c) Turn the pages loudly and lose your place.
28. 28.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Look at the floor the whole time. (b) Look at your listeners as you speak. (c) Stare at the ceiling instead of the audience.
29. 29.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Laugh at the joke before you tell it. (b) Speak slowly and clearly. (c) End with a clear, strong last line.
30. 30.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Take a calm breath before you begin. (b) Read so slowly that everyone falls asleep. (c) Whisper during the exciting chase.
31. 31.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Act out a few actions, like knocking on a door. (b) Pause so listeners can imagine the scene. (c) Mix up the order of events.
32. 32.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Act out a few actions, like knocking on a door. (b) Stress the important words. (c) Skip the middle of the story.
33. 33.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Use a slow, gentle voice for a sad moment. (b) Turn your back to the listeners. (c) Say “umm” after every few words.
34. 34.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a sleepy old tortoise? (a) a slow, sleepy voice (b) a sad, sniffly voice (c) a calm, wise voice
35. 35.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Stop in the middle to check a phone. (b) Giggle all through the scary parts. (c) Know the beginning, middle and end well.
36. 36.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Stress the important words. (b) Start with a long list of boring details. (c) Use your face to show feelings.
37. 37.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a frightened rabbit? (a) a soft, spooky whisper (b) a sly, sneaky voice (c) a shaky, scared voice
38. 38.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a crying baby elephant? (a) a sad, sniffly voice (b) a high, squeaky voice (c) a calm, wise voice
39. 39.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Tell the ending first and spoil the surprise. (b) Smile at your listeners at the end. (c) Add sound effects like “whoosh” or “bang”.
40. 40.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Never pause, not even once. (b) Choose a story that suits your listeners. (c) Stop in the middle to check a phone.

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