Storytelling Tips Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 22: Storytelling aloud · Set 97 · 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 tiny mouse? (a) a grand, royal voice (b) a gruff, grumpy voice (c) a high, squeaky voice
2. 2.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Keep your eyes closed while you speak. (b) Rush through the ending to finish fast. (c) Use your hands to show actions.
3. 3.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Tell the story in your own words. (b) Stand behind a table so no one can see you. (c) Talk to only one friend in the room.
4. 4.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a giggling monkey? (a) a flat, beeping voice (b) a shaky, scared voice (c) a giggly, playful voice
5. 5.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Turn the pages loudly and lose your place. (b) Read so slowly that everyone falls asleep. (c) Know the beginning, middle and end well.
6. 6.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a sleepy old tortoise? (a) a high, squeaky voice (b) a slow, sleepy voice (c) a sad, sniffly voice
7. 7.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Rush through the ending to finish fast. (b) Turn away whenever someone laughs. (c) Speak loudly enough for everyone to hear.
8. 8.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a child on her birthday? (a) a quick, excited voice (b) a sly, sneaky voice (c) a deep, booming voice
9. 9.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Talk over anyone who asks a question. (b) Fiddle with your hair the whole time. (c) Look around at different listeners, not just one.
10. 10.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Speak loudly enough for everyone to hear. (b) Speak a little faster when the story gets exciting. (c) Speak as fast as you possibly can.
11. 11.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Chew gum while you tell the story. (b) Stand where everyone can see you. (c) Forget the ending and stop suddenly.
12. 12.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Laugh at the joke before you tell it. (b) Speak with your hand over your mouth. (c) Change your voice for each character.
13. 13.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Speak up clearly at the most exciting part. (b) Use the same voice for every character. (c) Speak with your hand over your mouth.
14. 14.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Swing from side to side all the time. (b) Stand still instead of swaying about. (c) Use your face to show feelings.
15. 15.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Stress the important words. (b) Stand tall and smile at the start. (c) Use the same flat voice all the way through.
16. 16.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Speak in a bored voice so it sounds dull. (b) Pause just before the big surprise. (c) Let listeners join in with a fun repeated line.
17. 17.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Slow down for the most important moment. (b) Pause just before the big surprise. (c) Keep your eyes closed while you speak.
18. 18.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a huge giant? (a) a slow, sleepy voice (b) a deep, booming voice (c) a shaky, scared voice
19. 19.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Laugh at the joke before you tell it. (b) Let listeners join in with a fun repeated line. (c) Pause after you ask your listeners a question.
20. 20.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Read every word without ever looking up. (b) Whisper the whole story very quietly. (c) Wait a moment after a funny line.
21. 21.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a frightened rabbit? (a) a shaky, scared voice (b) a soft, spooky whisper (c) a sly, sneaky voice
22. 22.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Stare at the ceiling instead of the audience. (b) Speak softly in a secret or spooky part. (c) Speak slowly and clearly.
23. 23.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Choose a story that suits your listeners. (b) Skip the middle of the story. (c) Read so slowly that everyone falls asleep.
24. 24.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Rush through the ending to finish fast. (b) Stand tall and smile at the start. (c) Practise telling the story before the show.
25. 25.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Turn your back to the listeners. (b) Point to where things happen as you describe them. (c) Laugh at the joke before you tell it.
26. 26.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Answer your phone in the middle of the story. (b) Giggle all through the scary parts. (c) Pause so listeners can imagine the scene.
27. 27.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Wave your arms about for no reason. (b) Take a calm breath before you begin. (c) Chew gum while you tell the story.
28. 28.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) End with a clear, strong last line. (b) Rush the surprise so nobody notices it. (c) Tell the story in your own words.
29. 29.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Stand far away from your listeners. (b) Shout every single word. (c) Begin with a hook that grabs attention.
30. 30.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Thank your listeners when you finish. (b) Stand where everyone can see you. (c) Fiddle with your hair the whole time.
31. 31.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Mumble so nobody can hear the words. (b) Thank your listeners when you finish. (c) Use a squeaky voice for a tiny mouse.
32. 32.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a proud king? (a) a grand, royal voice (b) a flat, beeping voice (c) a slow, sleepy voice
33. 33.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Look at the floor the whole time. (b) Swing from side to side all the time. (c) Use your face to show feelings.
34. 34.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Keep saying “and then, and then” every line. (b) Stand behind a table so no one can see you. (c) Slow down for the most important moment.
35. 35.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Wait for everyone to be quiet before you start. (b) Keep your face blank, with no feelings. (c) Start with a long list of boring details.
36. 36.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Take a calm breath before you begin. (b) Use a soft voice to build suspense. (c) Start with a long list of boring details.
37. 37.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Start with a long list of boring details. (b) Turn the pages loudly and lose your place. (c) Act out a few actions, like knocking on a door.
38. 38.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a grumpy old bear? (a) a gruff, grumpy voice (b) a slow, sleepy voice (c) a high, squeaky voice
39. 39.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Wait a moment after a funny line. (b) Forget the names of your characters. (c) Speak slowly and clearly.
40. 40.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Make eye contact with people around the room. (b) Pause after you ask your listeners a question. (c) Keep your face blank, with no feelings.

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