Storytelling Tips Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 22: Storytelling aloud · Set 910 · 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 proud king? (a) a slow, sleepy voice (b) a sly, sneaky voice (c) a grand, royal voice
2. 2.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Turn your back to the listeners. (b) Use a deep voice for a giant or a lion. (c) Whisper the whole story very quietly.
3. 3.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Stand far away from your listeners. (b) Use your hands to show actions. (c) Chew gum while you tell the story.
4. 4.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Forget the names of your characters. (b) Turn your back to the listeners. (c) Speak up clearly at the most exciting part.
5. 5.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a sly fox? (a) a shaky, scared voice (b) a sly, sneaky voice (c) a slow, sleepy voice
6. 6.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Pause just before the big surprise. (b) Skip the middle of the story. (c) Laugh during the sad parts.
7. 7.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Practise telling the story before the show. (b) Speak as fast as you possibly can. (c) Tell the ending first and spoil the surprise.
8. 8.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a tiny mouse? (a) a shaky, scared voice (b) a sly, sneaky voice (c) a high, squeaky voice
9. 9.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Speak softly in a secret or spooky part. (b) Speak a little faster when the story gets exciting. (c) Keep saying “and then, and then” every line.
10. 10.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Use your face to show feelings. (b) Rush the surprise so nobody notices it. (c) Lean in when you share a secret part.
11. 11.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Stress the important words. (b) Start with a long list of boring details. (c) Use a squeaky voice for a tiny mouse.
12. 12.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Ask your listeners a question to involve them. (b) Talk to only one friend in the room. (c) Hide your face behind the book.
13. 13.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Look at the floor the whole time. (b) Forget the ending and stop suddenly. (c) Let listeners join in with a fun repeated line.
14. 14.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Know the beginning, middle and end well. (b) Keep your eyes on the clock the whole time. (c) Show the size of the giant with your arms.
15. 15.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Forget the ending and stop suddenly. (b) Turn away whenever someone laughs. (c) Wait for everyone to be quiet before you start.
16. 16.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a robot? (a) a gruff, grumpy voice (b) a flat, beeping voice (c) a quick, excited voice
17. 17.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Stare at the ceiling instead of the audience. (b) Stop in the middle to check a phone. (c) Show the size of the giant with your arms.
18. 18.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a sleepy old tortoise? (a) a fast, buzzing voice (b) a slow, sleepy voice (c) a sad, sniffly voice
19. 19.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Pause so listeners can imagine the scene. (b) Speak as fast as you possibly can. (c) Hide your face behind the book.
20. 20.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a child on her birthday? (a) a quick, excited voice (b) a sad, sniffly voice (c) a sly, sneaky voice
21. 21.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Start before everyone is listening. (b) Giggle all through the scary parts. (c) Speak a little faster when the story gets exciting.
22. 22.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Mutter while looking at your shoes. (b) Use a slow, gentle voice for a sad moment. (c) Smile during the happy parts.
23. 23.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Change your voice for each character. (b) Never pause, not even once. (c) Read so slowly that everyone falls asleep.
24. 24.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Mumble the most important words. (b) Talk to only one friend in the room. (c) Smile at your listeners at the end.
25. 25.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Keep your eyes closed while you speak. (b) Skip the middle of the story. (c) Wait a moment after a funny line.
26. 26.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Act out a few actions, like knocking on a door. (b) Know the beginning, middle and end well. (c) Read so slowly that everyone falls asleep.
27. 27.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Turn your back to the listeners. (b) Mix up the order of events. (c) Stress the important words.
28. 28.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Speak loudly enough for everyone to hear. (b) Use a soft voice to build suspense. (c) Speak as fast as you possibly can.
29. 29.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Shout every single word. (b) Speak slowly and clearly. (c) Use your face to show feelings.
30. 30.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Stand tall and smile at the start. (b) Act out a few actions, like knocking on a door. (c) Use the same voice for every character.
31. 31.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Never pause, not even once. (b) Tell it the way you would tell a good friend. (c) Smile during the happy parts.
32. 32.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Giggle all through the scary parts. (b) Tell the ending first and spoil the surprise. (c) Tell the story in your own words.
33. 33.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Mix up the order of events. (b) Let your voice rise and fall, not stay flat. (c) Stand still instead of swaying about.
34. 34.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Mutter while looking at your shoes. (b) Begin with a hook that grabs attention. (c) Use the same voice for every character.
35. 35.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a huge giant? (a) a gruff, grumpy voice (b) a high, squeaky voice (c) a deep, booming voice
36. 36.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Point to where things happen as you describe them. (b) Smile during the happy parts. (c) Laugh during the sad parts.
37. 37.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Never pause, not even once. (b) End with a clear, strong last line. (c) Start with a long list of boring details.
38. 38.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Say “umm” after every few words. (b) Stand tall and smile at the start. (c) Take a calm breath before you begin.
39. 39.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Use your hands to show actions. (b) Speak loudly enough for everyone to hear. (c) Chew gum while you tell the story.
40. 40.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Stop in the middle to check a phone. (b) Choose a story that suits your listeners. (c) Use your hands to show actions.

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