Storytelling Tips Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 22: Storytelling aloud · Set 937 · 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) Practise in front of a mirror. (b) Stand far away from your listeners. (c) Whisper the whole story very quietly.
2. 2.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Forget the names of your characters. (b) Pause so listeners can imagine the scene. (c) Look at your listeners as you speak.
3. 3.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Speak a little faster when the story gets exciting. (b) Practise telling the story before the show. (c) Laugh at the joke before you tell it.
4. 4.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a giggling monkey? (a) a giggly, playful voice (b) a calm, wise voice (c) a soft, spooky whisper
5. 5.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Lean in when you share a secret part. (b) Swing from side to side all the time. (c) Start with a long list of boring details.
6. 6.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) End with a clear, strong last line. (b) Read every word without ever looking up. (c) Stop in the middle to check a phone.
7. 7.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Whisper the whole story very quietly. (b) Never pause, not even once. (c) Speak a little faster when the story gets exciting.
8. 8.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a buzzing bee? (a) a deep, booming voice (b) a grand, royal voice (c) a fast, buzzing voice
9. 9.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Breathe slowly if you feel nervous. (b) Turn away whenever someone laughs. (c) Make the story three times too long.
10. 10.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Lean in when you share a secret part. (b) Show a picture or a prop if it helps. (c) Use the same flat voice all the way through.
11. 11.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a tiny mouse? (a) a calm, wise voice (b) a high, squeaky voice (c) a soft, spooky whisper
12. 12.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a huge giant? (a) a calm, wise voice (b) a fast, buzzing voice (c) a deep, booming voice
13. 13.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Use a soft voice to build suspense. (b) Skip the middle of the story. (c) Pause just before the big surprise.
14. 14.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Never practise before the show. (b) Stop every few lines to ask for water. (c) Keep the events in the right order.
15. 15.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a sleepy old tortoise? (a) a fast, buzzing voice (b) a sad, sniffly voice (c) a slow, sleepy voice
16. 16.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Stop in the middle to check a phone. (b) End with a clear, strong last line. (c) Practise in front of a mirror.
17. 17.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Shout every single word. (b) Giggle all through the scary parts. (c) Tell it the way you would tell a good friend.
18. 18.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Read so slowly that everyone falls asleep. (b) Let your voice rise and fall, not stay flat. (c) Speak slowly and clearly.
19. 19.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Smile during the happy parts. (b) Turn your back to the listeners. (c) Hide your face behind the book.
20. 20.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Hide your face behind the book. (b) Keep your face blank, with no feelings. (c) Practise telling the story before the show.
21. 21.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Shout every single word. (b) Chew gum while you tell the story. (c) Use a squeaky voice for a tiny mouse.
22. 22.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Read so slowly that everyone falls asleep. (b) Mumble so nobody can hear the words. (c) Pause just before the big surprise.
23. 23.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Speak with your hand over your mouth. (b) Stop in the middle to check a phone. (c) Use a deep voice for a giant or a lion.
24. 24.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Say “umm” after every few words. (b) Mutter while looking at your shoes. (c) Thank your listeners when you finish.
25. 25.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Speak with your hand over your mouth. (b) Keep the events in the right order. (c) Speak softly in a secret or spooky part.
26. 26.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Stand far away from your listeners. (b) Keep your eyes closed while you speak. (c) Pause so listeners can imagine the scene.
27. 27.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a proud king? (a) a grand, royal voice (b) a soft, spooky whisper (c) a deep, booming voice
28. 28.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Read every word without ever looking up. (b) Look around at different listeners, not just one. (c) Use the same flat voice all the way through.
29. 29.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Use a deep voice for a giant or a lion. (b) Laugh during the sad parts. (c) Make eye contact with people around the room.
30. 30.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Wait for everyone to be quiet before you start. (b) Know the beginning, middle and end well. (c) Swing from side to side all the time.
31. 31.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a frightened rabbit? (a) a shaky, scared voice (b) a gruff, grumpy voice (c) a high, squeaky voice
32. 32.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Let listeners join in with a fun repeated line. (b) Fiddle with your hair the whole time. (c) Speak with your hand over your mouth.
33. 33.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Mumble so nobody can hear the words. (b) Use your hands to show actions. (c) Hide your face behind the book.
34. 34.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a wise old owl? (a) a calm, wise voice (b) a quick, excited voice (c) a sad, sniffly voice
35. 35.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Whisper the whole story very quietly. (b) Stand where everyone can see you. (c) Rush the surprise so nobody notices it.
36. 36.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Speak a little faster when the story gets exciting. (b) Take a calm breath before you begin. (c) Talk to only one friend in the room.
37. 37.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Hide your face behind the book. (b) Keep your story short enough for the time you have. (c) Speak softly in a secret or spooky part.
38. 38.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a sly fox? (a) a soft, spooky whisper (b) a shaky, scared voice (c) a sly, sneaky voice
39. 39.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a friendly ghost? (a) a slow, sleepy voice (b) a giggly, playful voice (c) a soft, spooky whisper
40. 40.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a grumpy old bear? (a) a high, squeaky voice (b) a sad, sniffly voice (c) a gruff, grumpy voice

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