Storytelling Tips Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 22: Storytelling aloud · Set 136 · 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 a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Look at the floor the whole time. (b) Use a deep voice for a giant or a lion. (c) Rush through the ending to finish fast.
2. 2.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a frightened rabbit? (a) a giggly, playful voice (b) a shaky, scared voice (c) a quick, excited voice
3. 3.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a huge giant? (a) a gruff, grumpy voice (b) a grand, royal voice (c) a deep, booming voice
4. 4.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Lean in when you share a secret part. (b) Tell the ending first and spoil the surprise. (c) Forget the names of your characters.
5. 5.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Pause after you ask your listeners a question. (b) Say “umm” after every few words. (c) Turn the pages loudly and lose your place.
6. 6.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a friendly ghost? (a) a sad, sniffly voice (b) a soft, spooky whisper (c) a high, squeaky voice
7. 7.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Rush through the ending to finish fast. (b) Stand behind a table so no one can see you. (c) Tell the story in your own words.
8. 8.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Use the same voice for every character. (b) Chew gum while you tell the story. (c) Take a calm breath before you begin.
9. 9.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a tiny mouse? (a) a fast, buzzing voice (b) a calm, wise voice (c) a high, squeaky voice
10. 10.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 slow, sleepy voice
11. 11.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Change your voice for each character. (b) Rush the surprise so nobody notices it. (c) Stress the important words.
12. 12.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Practise telling the story before the show. (b) Ask your listeners a question to involve them. (c) Rush through the ending to finish fast.
13. 13.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Chew gum while you tell the story. (b) Wait for everyone to be quiet before you start. (c) Laugh at the joke before you tell it.
14. 14.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) Chew gum while you tell the story.
15. 15.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Mumble so nobody can hear the words. (b) Speak in a bored voice so it sounds dull. (c) Begin with a hook that grabs attention.
16. 16.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Look at your listeners as you speak. (b) Thank your listeners when you finish. (c) Start with a long list of boring details.
17. 17.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Forget the ending and stop suddenly. (b) Show the size of the giant with your arms. (c) Laugh at the joke before you tell it.
18. 18.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a sly fox? (a) a shaky, scared voice (b) a flat, beeping voice (c) a sly, sneaky voice
19. 19.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Tell it the way you would tell a good friend. (b) Mix up the order of events. (c) Forget the names of your characters.
20. 20.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a crying baby elephant? (a) a sad, sniffly voice (b) a flat, beeping voice (c) a soft, spooky whisper
21. 21.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Talk over anyone who asks a question. (b) Stare at the ceiling instead of the audience. (c) Speak slowly and clearly.
22. 22.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a giggling monkey? (a) a flat, beeping voice (b) a soft, spooky whisper (c) a giggly, playful voice
23. 23.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Stare at the ceiling instead of the audience. (b) Slow down for the most important moment. (c) Swing from side to side all the time.
24. 24.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a wise old owl? (a) a sad, sniffly voice (b) a giggly, playful voice (c) a calm, wise voice
25. 25.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Forget the ending and stop suddenly. (b) Show a picture or a prop if it helps. (c) Use the same flat voice all the way through.
26. 26.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a buzzing bee? (a) a shaky, scared voice (b) a fast, buzzing voice (c) a soft, spooky whisper
27. 27.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Breathe slowly if you feel nervous. (b) Laugh during the sad parts. (c) Begin with a hook that grabs attention.
28. 28.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Whisper the whole story very quietly. (b) Turn your back to the listeners. (c) Know the beginning, middle and end well.
29. 29.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Keep your face blank, with no feelings. (b) Forget the ending and stop suddenly. (c) Smile during the happy parts.
30. 30.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Tell the ending first and spoil the surprise. (b) Tell the story in your own words. (c) Speak softly in a secret or spooky part.
31. 31.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Pause just before the big surprise. (b) Talk to only one friend in the room. (c) Mix up the order of events.
32. 32.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Rush through the ending to finish fast. (b) Keep the events in the right order. (c) Use the same flat voice all the way through.
33. 33.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Use your hands to show actions. (b) Pause just before the big surprise. (c) Answer your phone in the middle of the story.
34. 34.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Start before everyone is listening. (b) Add sound effects like “whoosh” or “bang”. (c) Read so slowly that everyone falls asleep.
35. 35.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Make the story three times too long. (b) Look around at different listeners, not just one. (c) Start with a long list of boring details.
36. 36.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Look at the floor the whole time. (b) Fiddle with your hair the whole time. (c) Ask your listeners a question to involve them.
37. 37.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Stare at the ceiling instead of the audience. (b) Take a calm breath before you begin. (c) Make eye contact with people around the room.
38. 38.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a proud king? (a) a grand, royal voice (b) a sad, sniffly voice (c) a slow, sleepy voice
39. 39.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Make the story three times too long. (b) Speak up clearly at the most exciting part. (c) Never practise before the show.
40. 40.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Speak as fast as you possibly can. (b) Never pause, not even once. (c) Use a squeaky voice for a tiny mouse.

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