Storytelling Tips Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 22: Storytelling aloud · Set 950 · 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) Start before everyone is listening. (b) Read every word without ever looking up. (c) Stand tall and smile at the start.
2. 2.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Chew gum while you tell the story. (b) Stand still instead of swaying about. (c) Say “umm” after every few words.
3. 3.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Make the story three times too long. (b) Practise in front of a mirror. (c) Keep your eyes closed while you speak.
4. 4.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Forget the names of your characters. (b) Wait for everyone to be quiet before you start. (c) End with a clear, strong last line.
5. 5.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Turn the pages loudly and lose your place. (b) Speak as fast as you possibly can. (c) Speak loudly enough for everyone to hear.
6. 6.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Mumble so nobody can hear the words. (b) Show the size of the giant with your arms. (c) Breathe slowly if you feel nervous.
7. 7.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Talk over anyone who asks a question. (b) Rush the surprise so nobody notices it. (c) Choose a story that suits your listeners.
8. 8.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Breathe slowly if you feel nervous. (b) Act out a few actions, like knocking on a door. (c) Wave your arms about for no reason.
9. 9.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Use the same flat voice all the way through. (b) Stand tall and smile at the start. (c) Smile at your listeners at the end.
10. 10.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Begin with a hook that grabs attention. (b) Smile during the happy parts. (c) Stop every few lines to ask for water.
11. 11.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Never pause, not even once. (b) Stress the important words. (c) Wait a moment after a funny line.
12. 12.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Change your voice for each character. (b) Whisper during the exciting chase. (c) Use your face to show feelings.
13. 13.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Turn away whenever someone laughs. (b) Stand still instead of swaying about. (c) Look around at different listeners, not just one.
14. 14.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a huge giant? (a) a deep, booming voice (b) a calm, wise voice (c) a fast, buzzing voice
15. 15.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a frightened rabbit? (a) a grand, royal voice (b) a shaky, scared voice (c) a gruff, grumpy voice
16. 16.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Mutter while looking at your shoes. (b) Add sound effects like “whoosh” or “bang”. (c) Use the same voice for every character.
17. 17.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a giggling monkey? (a) a sad, sniffly voice (b) a flat, beeping voice (c) a giggly, playful voice
18. 18.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a sly fox? (a) a giggly, playful voice (b) a sly, sneaky voice (c) a slow, sleepy voice
19. 19.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Ask your listeners a question to involve them. (b) Giggle all through the scary parts. (c) Rush through the ending to finish fast.
20. 20.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Choose a story that suits your listeners. (b) Speak slowly and clearly. (c) Keep your face blank, with no feelings.
21. 21.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a wise old owl? (a) a grand, royal voice (b) a shaky, scared voice (c) a calm, wise voice
22. 22.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Rush the surprise so nobody notices it. (b) Make the story three times too long. (c) Speak a little faster when the story gets exciting.
23. 23.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Chew gum while you tell the story. (b) Speak with your hand over your mouth. (c) Let your voice rise and fall, not stay flat.
24. 24.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Read so slowly that everyone falls asleep. (b) Keep a calm, steady pace at the start. (c) Forget the names of your characters.
25. 25.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Speak slowly and clearly. (b) Speak loudly enough for everyone to hear. (c) Rush through the ending to finish fast.
26. 26.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Use your hands to show actions. (b) Use the same voice for every character. (c) Rush the surprise so nobody notices it.
27. 27.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a sleepy old tortoise? (a) a slow, sleepy voice (b) a giggly, playful voice (c) a quick, excited voice
28. 28.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Read so slowly that everyone falls asleep. (b) Shout every single word. (c) Use a soft voice to build suspense.
29. 29.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Wait a moment after a funny line. (b) Chew gum while you tell the story. (c) Keep saying “and then, and then” every line.
30. 30.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a child on her birthday? (a) a fast, buzzing voice (b) a quick, excited voice (c) a grand, royal voice
31. 31.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Use a slow, gentle voice for a sad moment. (b) Giggle all through the scary parts. (c) Laugh during the sad parts.
32. 32.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Keep saying “and then, and then” every line. (b) Use your face to show feelings. (c) Stop every few lines to ask for water.
33. 33.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Use a slow, gentle voice for a sad moment. (b) Speak slowly and clearly. (c) Stand behind a table so no one can see you.
34. 34.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Stand behind a table so no one can see you. (b) Hide your face behind the book. (c) Speak up clearly at the most exciting part.
35. 35.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Ask your listeners a question to involve them. (b) Stand tall and smile at the start. (c) Make the story three times too long.
36. 36.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a tiny mouse? (a) a giggly, playful voice (b) a fast, buzzing voice (c) a high, squeaky voice
37. 37.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a proud king? (a) a gruff, grumpy voice (b) a grand, royal voice (c) a flat, beeping voice
38. 38.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Use your face to show feelings. (b) Wait for everyone to be quiet before you start. (c) Say “umm” after every few words.
39. 39.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Ask your listeners a question to involve them. (b) Never practise before the show. (c) Know the beginning, middle and end well.
40. 40.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Wait a moment after a funny line. (b) Pause so listeners can imagine the scene. (c) Giggle all through the scary parts.

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