Storytelling Tips Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 22: Storytelling aloud · Set 93 · 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) Let your voice rise and fall, not stay flat. (b) Rush through the ending to finish fast. (c) Chew gum while you tell the story.
2. 2.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a buzzing bee? (a) a fast, buzzing voice (b) a soft, spooky whisper (c) a high, squeaky voice
3. 3.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Stop in the middle to check a phone. (b) Tell the story in your own words. (c) Forget the names of your characters.
4. 4.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Use a soft voice to build suspense. (b) Hide your face behind the book. (c) Use your face to show feelings.
5. 5.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Ask your listeners a question to involve them. (b) Say “umm” after every few words. (c) Speak loudly enough for everyone to hear.
6. 6.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a huge giant? (a) a sly, sneaky voice (b) a deep, booming voice (c) a sad, sniffly voice
7. 7.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Mumble the most important words. (b) Stand tall and smile at the start. (c) Keep the events in the right order.
8. 8.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Lean in when you share a secret part. (b) Giggle all through the scary parts. (c) Change your voice for each character.
9. 9.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Never pause, not even once. (b) Smile at your listeners at the end. (c) Forget the ending and stop suddenly.
10. 10.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Choose a story that suits your listeners. (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 sly fox? (a) a grand, royal voice (b) a sly, sneaky voice (c) a sad, sniffly voice
12. 12.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a sleepy old tortoise? (a) a slow, sleepy voice (b) a sly, sneaky voice (c) a shaky, scared voice
13. 13.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Stare at the ceiling instead of the audience. (b) Ask your listeners a question to involve them. (c) Hide your face behind the book.
14. 14.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Stand still instead of swaying about. (b) Speak as fast as you possibly can. (c) Tell the ending first and spoil the surprise.
15. 15.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Read so slowly that everyone falls asleep. (b) Smile at your listeners at the end. (c) Take a calm breath before you begin.
16. 16.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a friendly ghost? (a) a slow, sleepy voice (b) a soft, spooky whisper (c) a sad, sniffly voice
17. 17.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) End with a clear, strong last line. (b) Know the beginning, middle and end well. (c) Answer your phone in the middle of the story.
18. 18.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Practise telling the story before the show. (b) Stare at the ceiling instead of the audience. (c) Tell it the way you would tell a good friend.
19. 19.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Swing from side to side all the time. (b) Wave your arms about for no reason. (c) Speak slowly and clearly.
20. 20.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Forget the ending and stop suddenly. (b) Hide your face behind the book. (c) Point to where things happen as you describe them.
21. 21.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Look around at different listeners, not just one. (b) Turn the pages loudly and lose your place. (c) Begin with a hook that grabs attention.
22. 22.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Shout every single word. (b) Speak slowly and clearly. (c) Wait for everyone to be quiet before you start.
23. 23.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Keep your eyes closed while you speak. (b) Pause just before the big surprise. (c) Forget the names of your characters.
24. 24.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a tiny mouse? (a) a slow, sleepy voice (b) a sad, sniffly voice (c) a high, squeaky voice
25. 25.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Mumble so nobody can hear the words. (b) Keep saying “and then, and then” every line. (c) Use a soft voice to build suspense.
26. 26.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Stand tall and smile at the start. (b) Begin with a hook that grabs attention. (c) Speak with your hand over your mouth.
27. 27.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Use your face to show feelings. (b) Rush through the ending to finish fast. (c) Rush the surprise so nobody notices it.
28. 28.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Talk to only one friend in the room. (b) Keep saying “and then, and then” every line. (c) Stress the important words.
29. 29.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a robot? (a) a gruff, grumpy voice (b) a flat, beeping voice (c) a giggly, playful 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 sad, sniffly voice
31. 31.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Stop every few lines to ask for water. (b) Keep saying “and then, and then” every line. (c) Pause so listeners can imagine the scene.
32. 32.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a crying baby elephant? (a) a flat, beeping voice (b) a quick, excited voice (c) a sad, sniffly voice
33. 33.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Shout every single word. (b) Use the same flat voice all the way through. (c) Speak a little faster when the story gets exciting.
34. 34.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Use the same flat voice all the way through. (b) Turn away whenever someone laughs. (c) Look at your listeners as you speak.
35. 35.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Wait for everyone to be quiet before you start. (b) Stand where everyone can see you. (c) Never practise before the show.
36. 36.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Tell the ending first and spoil the surprise. (b) Let listeners join in with a fun repeated line. (c) Skip the middle of the story.
37. 37.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Turn away whenever someone laughs. (b) Take a calm breath before you begin. (c) Practise in front of a mirror.
38. 38.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a wise old owl? (a) a giggly, playful voice (b) a calm, wise voice (c) a grand, royal voice
39. 39.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Wait for everyone to be quiet before you start. (b) Smile during the happy parts. (c) Tell the ending first and spoil the surprise.
40. 40.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Show a picture or a prop if it helps. (b) Forget the names of your characters. (c) Keep the events in the right order.

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