Storytelling Tips Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 22: Storytelling aloud · Set 106 · 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 child on her birthday? (a) a shaky, scared voice (b) a giggly, playful voice (c) a quick, excited voice
2. 2.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Make eye contact with people around the room. (b) Stand where everyone can see you. (c) Speak as fast as you possibly can.
3. 3.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Use the same voice for every character. (b) Laugh at the joke before you tell it. (c) End with a clear, strong last line.
4. 4.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Take a calm breath before you begin. (b) Mumble the most important words. (c) Turn your back to the listeners.
5. 5.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Pause after you ask your listeners a question. (b) Whisper the whole story very quietly. (c) Use a deep voice for a giant or a lion.
6. 6.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Lean in when you share a secret part. (b) Never practise before the show. (c) Whisper during the exciting chase.
7. 7.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a huge giant? (a) a grand, royal voice (b) a deep, booming voice (c) a quick, excited voice
8. 8.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Forget the ending and stop suddenly. (b) Let listeners join in with a fun repeated line. (c) Wait a moment after a funny line.
9. 9.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a crying baby elephant? (a) a gruff, grumpy voice (b) a flat, beeping voice (c) a sad, sniffly voice
10. 10.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a frightened rabbit? (a) a high, squeaky voice (b) a quick, excited voice (c) a shaky, scared voice
11. 11.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Laugh at the joke before you tell it. (b) Fiddle with your hair the whole time. (c) Keep a calm, steady pace at the start.
12. 12.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Talk to only one friend in the room. (b) Change your voice for each character. (c) Mumble so nobody can hear the words.
13. 13.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Stop in the middle to check a phone. (b) Mumble the most important words. (c) Thank your listeners when you finish.
14. 14.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a wise old owl? (a) a slow, sleepy voice (b) a sad, sniffly voice (c) a calm, wise voice
15. 15.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Speak up clearly at the most exciting part. (b) Hide your face behind the book. (c) Mix up the order of events.
16. 16.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Skip the middle of the story. (b) Stand where everyone can see you. (c) Wave your arms about for no reason.
17. 17.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Stand behind a table so no one can see you. (b) Wait a moment after a funny line. (c) Turn your back to the listeners.
18. 18.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Use your hands to show actions. (b) Giggle all through the scary parts. (c) Change your voice for each character.
19. 19.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Never practise before the show. (b) Slow down for the most important moment. (c) Keep saying “and then, and then” every line.
20. 20.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Shout every single word. (b) Use the same voice for every character. (c) Use a soft voice to build suspense.
21. 21.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Look at the floor the whole time. (b) Speak softly in a secret or spooky part. (c) Speak in a bored voice so it sounds dull.
22. 22.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a friendly ghost? (a) a calm, wise voice (b) a slow, sleepy voice (c) a soft, spooky whisper
23. 23.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Begin with a hook that grabs attention. (b) Swing from side to side all the time. (c) Whisper during the exciting chase.
24. 24.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Look around at different listeners, not just one. (b) Chew gum while you tell the story. (c) Stand behind a table so no one can see you.
25. 25.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Rush the surprise so nobody notices it. (b) Speak slowly and clearly. (c) Speak softly in a secret or spooky part.
26. 26.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Whisper during the exciting chase. (b) Breathe slowly if you feel nervous. (c) Speak a little faster when the story gets exciting.
27. 27.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Laugh during the sad parts. (b) Make eye contact with people around the room. (c) Change your voice for each character.
28. 28.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Show the size of the giant with your arms. (b) Start before everyone is listening. (c) Use a deep voice for a giant or a lion.
29. 29.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Whisper during the exciting chase. (b) Stand still instead of swaying about. (c) Make the story three times too long.
30. 30.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Tell the ending first and spoil the surprise. (b) Ask your listeners a question to involve them. (c) Begin with a hook that grabs attention.
31. 31.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Forget the ending and stop suddenly. (b) Say “umm” after every few words. (c) Know the beginning, middle and end well.
32. 32.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a buzzing bee? (a) a deep, booming voice (b) a fast, buzzing voice (c) a quick, excited voice
33. 33.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a grumpy old bear? (a) a gruff, grumpy voice (b) a fast, buzzing voice (c) a sly, sneaky voice
34. 34.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Use a squeaky voice for a tiny mouse. (b) Rush the surprise so nobody notices it. (c) Speak in a bored voice so it sounds dull.
35. 35.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Keep your story short enough for the time you have. (b) Keep the events in the right order. (c) Keep your face blank, with no feelings.
36. 36.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a sleepy old tortoise? (a) a quick, excited voice (b) a grand, royal voice (c) a slow, sleepy voice
37. 37.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Mix up the order of events. (b) Rush the surprise so nobody notices it. (c) Keep the events in the right order.
38. 38.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Laugh during the sad parts. (b) Make eye contact with people around the room. (c) Read every word without ever looking up.
39. 39.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Shout every single word. (b) Stress the important words. (c) Chew gum while you tell the story.
40. 40.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Make the story three times too long. (b) Use the same voice for every character. (c) Smile during the happy parts.

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