Storytelling Tips Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 22: Storytelling aloud · Set 964 · 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 sly fox? (a) a sly, sneaky voice (b) a fast, buzzing voice (c) a shaky, scared voice
2. 2.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Keep your story short enough for the time you have. (b) Use your hands to show actions. (c) Mumble the most important words.
3. 3.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Use your hands to show actions. (b) Use your face to show feelings. (c) Speak as fast as you possibly can.
4. 4.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Wait for everyone to be quiet before you start. (b) Let listeners join in with a fun repeated line. (c) Hide your face behind the book.
5. 5.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a giggling monkey? (a) a sly, sneaky voice (b) a high, squeaky voice (c) a giggly, playful voice
6. 6.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a child on her birthday? (a) a high, squeaky voice (b) a fast, buzzing voice (c) a quick, excited voice
7. 7.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Keep saying “and then, and then” every line. (b) Turn your back to the listeners. (c) Tell it the way you would tell a good friend.
8. 8.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Act out a few actions, like knocking on a door. (b) Mumble the most important words. (c) Keep your eyes on the clock the whole time.
9. 9.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Speak softly in a secret or spooky part. (b) Thank your listeners when you finish. (c) Speak with your hand over your mouth.
10. 10.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Act out a few actions, like knocking on a door. (b) Use a squeaky voice for a tiny mouse. (c) Rush through the ending to finish fast.
11. 11.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Stop every few lines to ask for water. (b) Make the story three times too long. (c) End with a clear, strong last line.
12. 12.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Tell the ending first and spoil the surprise. (b) Rush through the ending to finish fast. (c) Speak slowly and clearly.
13. 13.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Use your face to show feelings. (b) Mix up the order of events. (c) Tell the story in your own words.
14. 14.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a buzzing bee? (a) a deep, booming voice (b) a fast, buzzing voice (c) a high, squeaky voice
15. 15.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Practise in front of a mirror. (b) Practise telling the story before the show. (c) Keep your eyes on the clock the whole time.
16. 16.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Stare at the ceiling instead of the audience. (b) Stand tall and smile at the start. (c) Laugh during the sad parts.
17. 17.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a proud king? (a) a giggly, playful voice (b) a quick, excited voice (c) a grand, royal voice
18. 18.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Turn away whenever someone laughs. (b) Stand still instead of swaying about. (c) Point to where things happen as you describe them.
19. 19.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Laugh at the joke before you tell it. (b) Mumble so nobody can hear the words. (c) Change your voice for each character.
20. 20.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Speak softly in a secret or spooky part. (b) Pause after you ask your listeners a question. (c) Tell the ending first and spoil the surprise.
21. 21.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Smile at your listeners at the end. (b) Laugh during the sad parts. (c) Turn away whenever someone laughs.
22. 22.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Look at the floor the whole time. (b) Start before everyone is listening. (c) Look at your listeners as you speak.
23. 23.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a huge giant? (a) a sad, sniffly voice (b) a deep, booming voice (c) a grand, royal voice
24. 24.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Let your voice rise and fall, not stay flat. (b) Giggle all through the scary parts. (c) Practise telling the story before the show.
25. 25.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a frightened rabbit? (a) a slow, sleepy voice (b) a soft, spooky whisper (c) a shaky, scared voice
26. 26.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Keep the events in the right order. (b) Whisper the whole story very quietly. (c) Mumble so nobody can hear the words.
27. 27.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Forget the ending and stop suddenly. (b) Stand tall and smile at the start. (c) Smile at your listeners at the end.
28. 28.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Stare at the ceiling instead of the audience. (b) Never practise before the show. (c) Look around at different listeners, not just one.
29. 29.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Look at the floor the whole time. (b) Mumble so nobody can hear the words. (c) Practise telling the story before the show.
30. 30.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Use a slow, gentle voice for a sad moment. (b) Keep your eyes closed while you speak. (c) Laugh during the sad parts.
31. 31.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Use your hands to show actions. (b) Laugh during the sad parts. (c) Whisper the whole story very quietly.
32. 32.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Make the story three times too long. (b) Wait a moment after a funny line. (c) Pause so listeners can imagine the scene.
33. 33.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Speak softly in a secret or spooky part. (b) Shout every single word. (c) Read so slowly that everyone falls asleep.
34. 34.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Keep your story short enough for the time you have. (b) Begin with a hook that grabs attention. (c) Never pause, not even once.
35. 35.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a grumpy old bear? (a) a sly, sneaky voice (b) a gruff, grumpy voice (c) a high, squeaky voice
36. 36.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Hide your face behind the book. (b) Turn your back to the listeners. (c) Speak up clearly at the most exciting part.
37. 37.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Wave your arms about for no reason. (b) Lean in when you share a secret part. (c) Rush the surprise so nobody notices it.
38. 38.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Stare at the ceiling instead of the audience. (b) Choose a story that suits your listeners. (c) Speak softly in a secret or spooky part.
39. 39.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Thank your listeners when you finish. (b) Let your voice rise and fall, not stay flat. (c) Look at the floor the whole time.
40. 40.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Rush the surprise so nobody notices it. (b) Stand still instead of swaying about. (c) Take a calm breath before you begin.

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