Storytelling Tips Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 22: Storytelling aloud · Set 970 · 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 huge giant? (a) a deep, booming voice (b) a gruff, grumpy voice (c) a sad, sniffly voice
2. 2.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a sleepy old tortoise? (a) a fast, buzzing voice (b) a slow, sleepy voice (c) a calm, wise voice
3. 3.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Rush the surprise so nobody notices it. (b) Use your face to show feelings. (c) Stand far away from your listeners.
4. 4.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Shout every single word. (b) Giggle all through the scary parts. (c) Keep a calm, steady pace at the start.
5. 5.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Stop every few lines to ask for water. (b) Forget the names of your characters. (c) Use a deep voice for a giant or a lion.
6. 6.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Show a picture or a prop if it helps. (b) Mumble the most important words. (c) Practise telling the story before the show.
7. 7.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Never practise before the show. (b) Start before everyone is listening. (c) Lean in when you share a secret part.
8. 8.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Turn the pages loudly and lose your place. (b) Speak a little faster when the story gets exciting. (c) Add sound effects like “whoosh” or “bang”.
9. 9.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a wise old owl? (a) a calm, wise voice (b) a flat, beeping voice (c) a shaky, scared voice
10. 10.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Ask your listeners a question to involve them. (b) Say “umm” after every few words. (c) Keep the events in the right order.
11. 11.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Smile during the happy parts. (b) Start before everyone is listening. (c) Stop every few lines to ask for water.
12. 12.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Look at your listeners as you speak. (b) Stand behind a table so no one can see you. (c) Laugh during the sad parts.
13. 13.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Keep your eyes closed while you speak. (b) Slow down for the most important moment. (c) Mix up the order of events.
14. 14.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a proud king? (a) a shaky, scared voice (b) a sly, sneaky voice (c) a grand, royal voice
15. 15.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Let your voice rise and fall, not stay flat. (b) Read so slowly that everyone falls asleep. (c) Stand behind a table so no one can see you.
16. 16.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Skip the middle of the story. (b) Swing from side to side all the time. (c) Pause just before the big surprise.
17. 17.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Keep the events in the right order. (b) Speak with your hand over your mouth. (c) Hide your face behind the book.
18. 18.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Show the size of the giant with your arms. (b) Let your voice rise and fall, not stay flat. (c) Rush through the ending to finish fast.
19. 19.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a buzzing bee? (a) a soft, spooky whisper (b) a quick, excited voice (c) a fast, buzzing voice
20. 20.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a friendly ghost? (a) a deep, booming voice (b) a high, squeaky voice (c) a soft, spooky whisper
21. 21.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Whisper the whole story very quietly. (b) Keep saying “and then, and then” every line. (c) Ask your listeners a question to involve them.
22. 22.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) End with a clear, strong last line. (b) Show the size of the giant with your arms. (c) Keep your eyes closed while you speak.
23. 23.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Never practise before the show. (b) Forget the ending and stop suddenly. (c) Show the size of the giant with your arms.
24. 24.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a sly fox? (a) a sly, sneaky voice (b) a quick, excited voice (c) a slow, sleepy voice
25. 25.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Fiddle with your hair the whole time. (b) Look around at different listeners, not just one. (c) Stop in the middle to check a phone.
26. 26.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Talk over anyone who asks a question. (b) Speak slowly and clearly. (c) Keep your eyes on the clock the whole time.
27. 27.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Use your hands to show actions. (b) Stand far away from your listeners. (c) Skip the middle of the story.
28. 28.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Keep your face blank, with no feelings. (b) Speak loudly enough for everyone to hear. (c) Look around at different listeners, not just one.
29. 29.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a tiny mouse? (a) a calm, wise voice (b) a giggly, playful voice (c) a high, squeaky voice
30. 30.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Speak up clearly at the most exciting part. (b) Show the size of the giant with your arms. (c) Turn your back to the listeners.
31. 31.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Keep your story short enough for the time you have. (b) Speak slowly and clearly. (c) Stand far away from your listeners.
32. 32.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Wait a moment after a funny line. (b) Practise telling the story before the show. (c) Rush the surprise so nobody notices it.
33. 33.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Tell the ending first and spoil the surprise. (b) Never practise before the show. (c) Change your voice for each character.
34. 34.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Use the same voice for every character. (b) Speak as fast as you possibly can. (c) Pause so listeners can imagine the scene.
35. 35.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Know the beginning, middle and end well. (b) Mix up the order of events. (c) Stare at the ceiling instead of the audience.
36. 36.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Mumble so nobody can hear the words. (b) Let listeners join in with a fun repeated line. (c) Stop in the middle to check a phone.
37. 37.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Forget the ending and stop suddenly. (b) Tell it the way you would tell a good friend. (c) Keep a calm, steady pace at the start.
38. 38.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Look at the floor the whole time. (b) Keep the events in the right order. (c) Use a slow, gentle voice for a sad moment.
39. 39.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Speak as fast as you possibly can. (b) Speak up clearly at the most exciting part. (c) Giggle all through the scary parts.
40. 40.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Choose a story that suits your listeners. (b) Rush the surprise so nobody notices it. (c) Stare at the ceiling instead of the audience.

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