Storytelling Tips Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 22: Storytelling aloud · Set 140 · 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) Let listeners join in with a fun repeated line. (b) Forget the ending and stop suddenly. (c) Use a soft voice to build suspense.
2. 2.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Start before everyone is listening. (b) Use your face to show feelings. (c) Smile during the happy parts.
3. 3.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Speak slowly and clearly. (b) Chew gum while you tell the story. (c) Mumble the most important words.
4. 4.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a proud king? (a) a sad, sniffly voice (b) a grand, royal voice (c) a fast, buzzing voice
5. 5.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Answer your phone in the middle of the story. (b) Stare at the ceiling instead of the audience. (c) Let your voice rise and fall, not stay flat.
6. 6.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a grumpy old bear? (a) a gruff, grumpy voice (b) a calm, wise voice (c) a flat, beeping voice
7. 7.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a buzzing bee? (a) a giggly, playful voice (b) a fast, buzzing voice (c) a shaky, scared voice
8. 8.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Slow down for the most important moment. (b) Speak in a bored voice so it sounds dull. (c) Pause just before the big surprise.
9. 9.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Talk over anyone who asks a question. (b) Let listeners join in with a fun repeated line. (c) Say “umm” after every few words.
10. 10.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Wait for everyone to be quiet before you start. (b) Mutter while looking at your shoes. (c) Answer your phone in the middle of the story.
11. 11.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
12. 12.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Use the same flat voice all the way through. (b) Choose a story that suits your listeners. (c) Hide your face behind the book.
13. 13.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a wise old owl? (a) a sad, sniffly voice (b) a grand, royal voice (c) a calm, wise voice
14. 14.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a frightened rabbit? (a) a calm, wise voice (b) a shaky, scared voice (c) a deep, booming voice
15. 15.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Stand tall and smile at the start. (b) Talk to only one friend in the room. (c) Speak a little faster when the story gets exciting.
16. 16.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Stress the important words. (b) Keep the events in the right order. (c) Rush through the ending to finish fast.
17. 17.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Know the beginning, middle and end well. (b) Mumble the most important words. (c) Whisper during the exciting chase.
18. 18.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Chew gum while you tell the story. (b) Practise in front of a mirror. (c) Smile during the happy parts.
19. 19.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Keep saying “and then, and then” every line. (b) Wait a moment after a funny line. (c) Skip the middle of the story.
20. 20.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Keep the events in the right order. (b) Shout every single word. (c) Start with a long list of boring details.
21. 21.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a sleepy old tortoise? (a) a shaky, scared voice (b) a slow, sleepy voice (c) a quick, excited voice
22. 22.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Keep your story short enough for the time you have. (b) Smile at your listeners at the end. (c) Use the same flat voice all the way through.
23. 23.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Use a deep voice for a giant or a lion. (b) Start with a long list of boring details. (c) Swing from side to side all the time.
24. 24.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Speak softly in a secret or spooky part. (b) Wave your arms about for no reason. (c) Read every word without ever looking up.
25. 25.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a crying baby elephant? (a) a flat, beeping voice (b) a sad, sniffly voice (c) a slow, sleepy voice
26. 26.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Talk over anyone who asks a question. (b) Giggle all through the scary parts. (c) Practise telling the story before the show.
27. 27.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Mutter while looking at your shoes. (b) Tell the story in your own words. (c) Tell it the way you would tell a good friend.
28. 28.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Fiddle with your hair the whole time. (b) Speak loudly enough for everyone to hear. (c) Use the same flat voice all the way through.
29. 29.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Start before everyone is listening. (b) Speak in a bored voice so it sounds dull. (c) Pause just before the big surprise.
30. 30.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a sly fox? (a) a sly, sneaky voice (b) a calm, wise voice (c) a grand, royal voice
31. 31.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Tell the ending first and spoil the surprise. (b) Whisper during the exciting chase. (c) Look at your listeners as you speak.
32. 32.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Speak as fast as you possibly can. (b) Use the same flat voice all the way through. (c) Stand tall and smile at the start.
33. 33.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Know the beginning, middle and end well. (b) Forget the names of your characters. (c) Keep the events in the right order.
34. 34.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a giggling monkey? (a) a sly, sneaky voice (b) a giggly, playful voice (c) a high, squeaky voice
35. 35.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Wait for everyone to be quiet before you start. (b) Keep your eyes closed while you speak. (c) Practise telling the story before the show.
36. 36.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Practise in front of a mirror. (b) Mumble so nobody can hear the words. (c) Mutter while looking at your shoes.
37. 37.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Ask your listeners a question to involve them. (b) Stress the important words. (c) Skip the middle of the story.
38. 38.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Hide your face behind the book. (b) Smile at your listeners at the end. (c) Take a calm breath before you begin.
39. 39.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Shout every single word. (b) Keep saying “and then, and then” every line. (c) Tell it the way you would tell a good friend.
40. 40.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Use your hands to show actions. (b) Begin with a hook that grabs attention. (c) Say “umm” after every few words.

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