Storytelling Tips Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 22: Storytelling aloud · Set 982 · 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) Chew gum while you tell the story. (b) Speak slowly and clearly. (c) Slow down for the most important moment.
2. 2.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Pause so listeners can imagine the scene. (b) Stand behind a table so no one can see you. (c) Hide your face behind the book.
3. 3.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Speak softly in a secret or spooky part. (b) Mumble the most important words. (c) Speak in a bored voice so it sounds dull.
4. 4.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a robot? (a) a quick, excited voice (b) a flat, beeping voice (c) a grand, royal voice
5. 5.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a child on her birthday? (a) a calm, wise voice (b) a grand, royal voice (c) a quick, excited voice
6. 6.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Wait for everyone to be quiet before you start. (b) Turn your back to the listeners. (c) Forget the ending and stop suddenly.
7. 7.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Read so slowly that everyone falls asleep. (b) Use your hands to show actions. (c) Use the same voice for every character.
8. 8.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a friendly ghost? (a) a gruff, grumpy voice (b) a sly, sneaky voice (c) a soft, spooky whisper
9. 9.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Look at the floor the whole time. (b) Keep the events in the right order. (c) Keep your story short enough for the time you have.
10. 10.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a grumpy old bear? (a) a fast, buzzing voice (b) a gruff, grumpy voice (c) a quick, excited voice
11. 11.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Speak slowly and clearly. (b) Make the story three times too long. (c) Practise telling the story before the show.
12. 12.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a huge giant? (a) a sad, sniffly voice (b) a deep, booming voice (c) a slow, sleepy voice
13. 13.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Point to where things happen as you describe them. (b) Swing from side to side all the time. (c) Skip the middle of the story.
14. 14.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Speak softly in a secret or spooky part. (b) Choose a story that suits your listeners. (c) Swing from side to side all the time.
15. 15.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Mutter while looking at your shoes. (b) Practise in front of a mirror. (c) Stand tall and smile at the start.
16. 16.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a sly fox? (a) a sly, sneaky voice (b) a flat, beeping voice (c) a soft, spooky whisper
17. 17.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a proud king? (a) a shaky, scared voice (b) a flat, beeping voice (c) a grand, royal voice
18. 18.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Keep a calm, steady pace at the start. (b) Keep your eyes closed while you speak. (c) Swing from side to side all the time.
19. 19.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Speak loudly enough for everyone to hear. (b) End with a clear, strong last line. (c) Forget the names of your characters.
20. 20.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Practise telling the story before the show. (b) Look at your listeners as you speak. (c) Fiddle with your hair the whole time.
21. 21.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a sleepy old tortoise? (a) a high, squeaky voice (b) a deep, booming voice (c) a slow, sleepy voice
22. 22.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Fiddle with your hair the whole time. (b) Change your voice for each character. (c) Swing from side to side all the time.
23. 23.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Mumble so nobody can hear the words. (b) Turn your back to the listeners. (c) Begin with a hook that grabs attention.
24. 24.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Tell the ending first and spoil the surprise. (b) Chew gum while you tell the story. (c) Practise telling the story before the show.
25. 25.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Use your hands to show actions. (b) End with a clear, strong last line. (c) Rush the surprise so nobody notices it.
26. 26.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Laugh during the sad parts. (b) Look around at different listeners, not just one. (c) Smile at your listeners at the end.
27. 27.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Tell the ending first and spoil the surprise. (b) Practise in front of a mirror. (c) Use the same voice for every character.
28. 28.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Mumble so nobody can hear the words. (b) End with a clear, strong last line. (c) Use your hands to show actions.
29. 29.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Smile during the happy parts. (b) Keep saying “and then, and then” every line. (c) Whisper during the exciting chase.
30. 30.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a frightened rabbit? (a) a shaky, scared voice (b) a sly, sneaky voice (c) a quick, excited voice
31. 31.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Hide your face behind the book. (b) Turn away whenever someone laughs. (c) Speak slowly and clearly.
32. 32.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Speak as fast as you possibly can. (b) Slow down for the most important moment. (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) Ask your listeners a question to involve them. (c) Use the same flat voice all the way through.
34. 34.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a tiny mouse? (a) a high, squeaky voice (b) a fast, buzzing voice (c) a gruff, grumpy voice
35. 35.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Stand where everyone can see you. (b) Chew gum while you tell the story. (c) Stand behind a table so no one can see you.
36. 36.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Turn the pages loudly and lose your place. (b) Tell it the way you would tell a good friend. (c) Start before everyone is listening.
37. 37.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Rush through the ending to finish fast. (b) Read every word without ever looking up. (c) Smile at your listeners at the end.
38. 38.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a crying baby elephant? (a) a sad, sniffly voice (b) a calm, wise voice (c) a slow, sleepy voice
39. 39.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Practise telling the story before the show. (b) Stop in the middle to check a phone. (c) Speak up clearly at the most exciting part.
40. 40.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Look at your listeners as you speak. (b) Mutter while looking at your shoes. (c) Shout every single word.

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