Storytelling Tips Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 22: Storytelling aloud · Set 960 · 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 NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Speak a little faster when the story gets exciting. (b) Shout every single word. (c) Stress the important words.
2. 2.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Use your face to show feelings. (b) Fiddle with your hair the whole time. (c) Stop every few lines to ask for water.
3. 3.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a crying baby elephant? (a) a soft, spooky whisper (b) a calm, wise voice (c) a sad, sniffly voice
4. 4.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a wise old owl? (a) a flat, beeping voice (b) a gruff, grumpy voice (c) a calm, wise voice
5. 5.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Let your voice rise and fall, not stay flat. (b) Take a calm breath before you begin. (c) Rush through the ending to finish fast.
6. 6.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a tiny mouse? (a) a giggly, playful voice (b) a soft, spooky whisper (c) a high, squeaky voice
7. 7.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a child on her birthday? (a) a giggly, playful voice (b) a deep, booming voice (c) a quick, excited voice
8. 8.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a frightened rabbit? (a) a shaky, scared voice (b) a slow, sleepy voice (c) a grand, royal voice
9. 9.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Keep your eyes on the clock the whole time. (b) Smile at your listeners at the end. (c) Practise in front of a mirror.
10. 10.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a giggling monkey? (a) a giggly, playful voice (b) a sad, sniffly voice (c) a soft, spooky whisper
11. 11.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Practise telling the story before the show. (b) Slow down for the most important moment. (c) Stand far away from your listeners.
12. 12.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Swing from side to side all the time. (b) Shout every single word. (c) Keep the events in the right order.
13. 13.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Wait for everyone to be quiet before you start. (b) Keep the events in the right order. (c) Mix up the order of events.
14. 14.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Keep your face blank, with no feelings. (b) Use the same flat voice all the way through. (c) Speak slowly and clearly.
15. 15.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Use a soft voice to build suspense. (b) Speak with your hand over your mouth. (c) Stand far away from your listeners.
16. 16.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a friendly ghost? (a) a grand, royal voice (b) a fast, buzzing voice (c) a soft, spooky whisper
17. 17.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Add sound effects like “whoosh” or “bang”. (b) Keep your eyes on the clock the whole time. (c) Giggle all through the scary parts.
18. 18.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Tell the story in your own words. (b) Giggle all through the scary parts. (c) Mumble the most important words.
19. 19.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Speak slowly and clearly. (b) Talk to only one friend in the room. (c) Pause just before the big surprise.
20. 20.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Choose a story that suits your listeners. (b) Make the story three times too long. (c) Stop in the middle to check a phone.
21. 21.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Speak a little faster when the story gets exciting. (b) Stand far away from your listeners. (c) Whisper during the exciting chase.
22. 22.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Know the beginning, middle and end well. (b) Tell it the way you would tell a good friend. (c) Mumble so nobody can hear the words.
23. 23.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a sleepy old tortoise? (a) a gruff, grumpy voice (b) a quick, excited voice (c) a slow, sleepy voice
24. 24.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Read every word without ever looking up. (b) Pause so listeners can imagine the scene. (c) Start with a long list of boring details.
25. 25.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Add sound effects like “whoosh” or “bang”. (b) Speak softly in a secret or spooky part. (c) Answer your phone in the middle of the story.
26. 26.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Keep your face blank, with no feelings. (b) Stand far away from your listeners. (c) Speak loudly enough for everyone to hear.
27. 27.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Whisper the whole story very quietly. (b) Pause after you ask your listeners a question. (c) Keep your eyes on the clock the whole time.
28. 28.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Hide your face behind the book. (b) Begin with a hook that grabs attention. (c) Choose a story that suits your listeners.
29. 29.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a sly fox? (a) a sly, sneaky voice (b) a grand, royal voice (c) a shaky, scared voice
30. 30.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Wave your arms about for no reason. (b) Turn your back to the listeners. (c) Tell it the way you would tell a good friend.
31. 31.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Begin with a hook that grabs attention. (b) Forget the names of your characters. (c) Keep your eyes closed while you speak.
32. 32.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a huge giant? (a) a slow, sleepy voice (b) a deep, booming voice (c) a fast, buzzing voice
33. 33.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Laugh during the sad parts. (b) Smile at your listeners at the end. (c) Use a slow, gentle voice for a sad moment.
34. 34.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Change your voice for each character. (b) Fiddle with your hair the whole time. (c) Show the size of the giant with your arms.
35. 35.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a proud king? (a) a quick, excited voice (b) a calm, wise voice (c) a grand, royal voice
36. 36.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Look at your listeners as you speak. (b) Ask your listeners a question to involve them. (c) Talk over anyone who asks a question.
37. 37.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Keep your eyes on the clock the whole time. (b) Fiddle with your hair the whole time. (c) Use a deep voice for a giant or a lion.
38. 38.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Read every word without ever looking up. (b) Choose a story that suits your listeners. (c) Keep a calm, steady pace at the start.
39. 39.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Turn the pages loudly and lose your place. (b) Wait a moment after a funny line. (c) Fiddle with your hair the whole time.
40. 40.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Say “umm” after every few words. (b) Rush the surprise so nobody notices it. (c) Smile at your listeners at the end.

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