Storytelling Tips Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 22: Storytelling aloud · Set 981 · 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 calm, wise voice (b) a soft, spooky whisper (c) a sly, sneaky voice
2. 2.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Talk to only one friend in the room. (b) Answer your phone in the middle of the story. (c) Know the beginning, middle and end well.
3. 3.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Lean in when you share a secret part. (b) Mumble the most important words. (c) Tell the ending first and spoil the surprise.
4. 4.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Speak slowly and clearly. (b) Fiddle with your hair the whole time. (c) Laugh at the joke before you tell it.
5. 5.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Stand tall and smile at the start. (b) Wait a moment after a funny line. (c) Read every word without ever looking up.
6. 6.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Turn the pages loudly and lose your place. (b) Stand behind a table so no one can see you. (c) Look at your listeners as you speak.
7. 7.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Never pause, not even once. (b) Mix up the order of events. (c) Take a calm breath before you begin.
8. 8.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Stress the important words. (b) Use your face to show feelings. (c) Mutter while looking at your shoes.
9. 9.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a frightened rabbit? (a) a giggly, playful voice (b) a gruff, grumpy voice (c) a shaky, scared voice
10. 10.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Speak softly in a secret or spooky part. (b) Use your face to show feelings. (c) Mix up the order of events.
11. 11.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Start before everyone is listening. (b) Add sound effects like “whoosh” or “bang”. (c) Stress the important words.
12. 12.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a buzzing bee? (a) a sad, sniffly voice (b) a fast, buzzing voice (c) a slow, sleepy voice
13. 13.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Forget the names of your characters. (b) Stop in the middle to check a phone. (c) Point to where things happen as you describe them.
14. 14.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a wise old owl? (a) a high, squeaky voice (b) a gruff, grumpy voice (c) a calm, wise voice
15. 15.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a friendly ghost? (a) a sad, sniffly voice (b) a soft, spooky whisper (c) a shaky, scared voice
16. 16.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Show the size of the giant with your arms. (b) Skip the middle of the story. (c) Mumble the most important words.
17. 17.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Breathe slowly if you feel nervous. (b) End with a clear, strong last line. (c) Stand behind a table so no one can see you.
18. 18.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) Tell the ending first and spoil the surprise.
19. 19.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Mix up the order of events. (b) Breathe slowly if you feel nervous. (c) Read so slowly that everyone falls asleep.
20. 20.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Never practise before the show. (b) Use a slow, gentle voice for a sad moment. (c) Laugh during the sad parts.
21. 21.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a sleepy old tortoise? (a) a shaky, scared voice (b) a quick, excited voice (c) a slow, sleepy voice
22. 22.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Talk to only one friend in the room. (b) Stress the important words. (c) Whisper during the exciting chase.
23. 23.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Wait a moment after a funny line. (b) Stand far away from your listeners. (c) Make eye contact with people around the room.
24. 24.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Talk to only one friend in the room. (b) Pause so listeners can imagine the scene. (c) Shout every single word.
25. 25.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a giggling monkey? (a) a shaky, scared voice (b) a high, squeaky voice (c) a giggly, playful voice
26. 26.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Wave your arms about for no reason. (b) Use a soft voice to build suspense. (c) Mumble so nobody can hear the words.
27. 27.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Use a soft voice to build suspense. (b) Hide your face behind the book. (c) Use your face to show feelings.
28. 28.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Forget the ending and stop suddenly. (b) Talk over anyone who asks a question. (c) Speak loudly enough for everyone to hear.
29. 29.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Speak slowly and clearly. (b) Show the size of the giant with your arms. (c) Use the same voice for every character.
30. 30.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a robot? (a) a calm, wise voice (b) a flat, beeping voice (c) a sly, sneaky voice
31. 31.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Make the story three times too long. (b) Thank your listeners when you finish. (c) Turn your back to the listeners.
32. 32.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a grumpy old bear? (a) a gruff, grumpy voice (b) a high, squeaky voice (c) a slow, sleepy voice
33. 33.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Take a calm breath before you begin. (b) Laugh at the joke before you tell it. (c) Stand tall and smile at the start.
34. 34.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Whisper the whole story very quietly. (b) Pause just before the big surprise. (c) Swing from side to side all the time.
35. 35.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a child on her birthday? (a) a shaky, scared voice (b) a quick, excited voice (c) a gruff, grumpy voice
36. 36.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Make eye contact with people around the room. (b) Look at your listeners as you speak. (c) Mumble the most important words.
37. 37.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Shout every single word. (b) Speak softly in a secret or spooky part. (c) Turn away whenever someone laughs.
38. 38.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Answer your phone in the middle of the story. (b) Tell it the way you would tell a good friend. (c) Turn away whenever someone laughs.
39. 39.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Show a picture or a prop if it helps. (b) Talk over anyone who asks a question. (c) Tell the story in your own words.
40. 40.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Use your face to show feelings. (b) Stop in the middle to check a phone. (c) Hide your face behind the book.

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