Storytelling Tips Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 22: Storytelling aloud · Set 156 · 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) Pause just before the big surprise. (b) Tell the ending first and spoil the surprise. (c) Take a calm breath before you begin.
2. 2.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a buzzing bee? (a) a calm, wise voice (b) a fast, buzzing voice (c) a slow, sleepy voice
3. 3.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a tiny mouse? (a) a high, squeaky voice (b) a calm, wise voice (c) a shaky, scared voice
4. 4.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Use your face to show feelings. (b) Forget the ending and stop suddenly. (c) Whisper during the exciting chase.
5. 5.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Talk over anyone who asks a question. (b) Pause so listeners can imagine the scene. (c) Use your face to show feelings.
6. 6.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a huge giant? (a) a sly, sneaky voice (b) a grand, royal voice (c) a deep, booming voice
7. 7.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Pause so listeners can imagine the scene. (b) Start with a long list of boring details. (c) Let your voice rise and fall, not stay flat.
8. 8.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Use a deep voice for a giant or a lion. (b) Read so slowly that everyone falls asleep. (c) Stare at the ceiling instead of the audience.
9. 9.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Pause so listeners can imagine the scene. (b) Whisper during the exciting chase. (c) Smile at your listeners at the end.
10. 10.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Take a calm breath before you begin. (b) Mutter while looking at your shoes. (c) Stress the important words.
11. 11.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Keep your face blank, with no feelings. (b) Speak in a bored voice so it sounds dull. (c) Stress the important words.
12. 12.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Mutter while looking at your shoes. (b) Read every word without ever looking up. (c) Let listeners join in with a fun repeated line.
13. 13.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a child on her birthday? (a) a quick, excited voice (b) a soft, spooky whisper (c) a gruff, grumpy voice
14. 14.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a robot? (a) a grand, royal voice (b) a deep, booming voice (c) a flat, beeping voice
15. 15.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Pause just before the big surprise. (b) Rush through the ending to finish fast. (c) Wait for everyone to be quiet before you start.
16. 16.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Practise in front of a mirror. (b) Answer your phone in the middle of the story. (c) Wait for everyone to be quiet before you start.
17. 17.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Turn away whenever someone laughs. (b) Mumble the most important words. (c) Speak up clearly at the most exciting part.
18. 18.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Mumble so nobody can hear the words. (b) Pause so listeners can imagine the scene. (c) Keep your face blank, with no feelings.
19. 19.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Read so slowly that everyone falls asleep. (b) Pause just before the big surprise. (c) Forget the names of your characters.
20. 20.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a giggling monkey? (a) a giggly, playful voice (b) a gruff, grumpy voice (c) a deep, booming voice
21. 21.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Change your voice for each character. (b) Know the beginning, middle and end well. (c) Mumble the most important words.
22. 22.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Ask your listeners a question to involve them. (b) Shout every single word. (c) Stand still instead of swaying about.
23. 23.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Forget the names of your characters. (b) Begin with a hook that grabs attention. (c) Breathe slowly if you feel nervous.
24. 24.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Tell the story in your own words. (b) Chew gum while you tell the story. (c) Speak up clearly at the most exciting part.
25. 25.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a frightened rabbit? (a) a slow, sleepy voice (b) a shaky, scared voice (c) a high, squeaky voice
26. 26.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Tell it the way you would tell a good friend. (b) Speak a little faster when the story gets exciting. (c) Stop in the middle to check a phone.
27. 27.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Know the beginning, middle and end well. (b) Hide your face behind the book. (c) Stand where everyone can see you.
28. 28.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Turn your back to the listeners. (b) Show a picture or a prop if it helps. (c) Speak in a bored voice so it sounds dull.
29. 29.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a grumpy old bear? (a) a flat, beeping voice (b) a gruff, grumpy voice (c) a sly, sneaky voice
30. 30.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Keep your face blank, with no feelings. (b) Read so slowly that everyone falls asleep. (c) Lean in when you share a secret part.
31. 31.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a sly fox? (a) a fast, buzzing voice (b) a sly, sneaky voice (c) a deep, booming voice
32. 32.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Use the same voice for every character. (b) Ask your listeners a question to involve them. (c) Speak slowly and clearly.
33. 33.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Choose a story that suits your listeners. (b) Read every word without ever looking up. (c) Speak slowly and clearly.
34. 34.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Laugh at the joke before you tell it. (b) Laugh during the sad parts. (c) Tell it the way you would tell a good friend.
35. 35.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Stand far away from your listeners. (b) Use a slow, gentle voice for a sad moment. (c) Fiddle with your hair the whole time.
36. 36.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a sleepy old tortoise? (a) a high, squeaky voice (b) a slow, sleepy voice (c) a sly, sneaky voice
37. 37.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Use your hands to show actions. (b) Stare at the ceiling instead of the audience. (c) Turn away whenever someone laughs.
38. 38.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a friendly ghost? (a) a soft, spooky whisper (b) a fast, buzzing voice (c) a gruff, grumpy voice
39. 39.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Keep a calm, steady pace at the start. (b) Speak up clearly at the most exciting part. (c) Talk to only one friend in the room.
40. 40.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Begin with a hook that grabs attention. (b) Use the same voice for every character. (c) Swing from side to side all the time.

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