Storytelling Tips Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 22: Storytelling aloud · Set 157 · 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) Use a deep voice for a giant or a lion. (b) Change your voice for each character. (c) Whisper during the exciting chase.
2. 2.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Forget the ending and stop suddenly. (b) Practise in front of a mirror. (c) Whisper the whole story very quietly.
3. 3.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Wait a moment after a funny line. (b) Forget the names of your characters. (c) Show the size of the giant with your arms.
4. 4.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a buzzing bee? (a) a shaky, scared voice (b) a sad, sniffly voice (c) a fast, buzzing voice
5. 5.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Use your hands to show actions. (b) Smile at your listeners at the end. (c) Forget the ending and stop suddenly.
6. 6.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Make eye contact with people around the room. (b) Smile during the happy parts. (c) Talk over anyone who asks a question.
7. 7.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Rush through the ending to finish fast. (b) Whisper during the exciting chase. (c) Act out a few actions, like knocking on a door.
8. 8.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Whisper the whole story very quietly. (b) Stand where everyone can see you. (c) Speak softly in a secret or spooky part.
9. 9.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a frightened rabbit? (a) a sad, sniffly voice (b) a shaky, scared voice (c) a sly, sneaky voice
10. 10.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Keep your story short enough for the time you have. (b) Mumble so nobody can hear the words. (c) Choose a story that suits your listeners.
11. 11.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a giggling monkey? (a) a flat, beeping voice (b) a giggly, playful voice (c) a grand, royal voice
12. 12.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Thank your listeners when you finish. (b) Whisper during the exciting chase. (c) Laugh at the joke before you tell it.
13. 13.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Chew gum while you tell the story. (b) Speak a little faster when the story gets exciting. (c) Tell the ending first and spoil the surprise.
14. 14.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Skip the middle of the story. (b) Never pause, not even once. (c) Speak slowly and clearly.
15. 15.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Chew gum while you tell the story. (b) Show a picture or a prop if it helps. (c) Tell the ending first and spoil the surprise.
16. 16.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Mutter while looking at your shoes. (b) Speak with your hand over your mouth. (c) Stand tall and smile at the start.
17. 17.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a grumpy old bear? (a) a gruff, grumpy voice (b) a slow, sleepy voice (c) a shaky, scared voice
18. 18.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Slow down for the most important moment. (b) Keep your face blank, with no feelings. (c) Use a soft voice to build suspense.
19. 19.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Stand behind a table so no one can see you. (b) Speak in a bored voice so it sounds dull. (c) Smile during the happy parts.
20. 20.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Let listeners join in with a fun repeated line. (b) Hide your face behind the book. (c) Stare at the ceiling instead of the audience.
21. 21.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 grand, royal voice
22. 22.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a tiny mouse? (a) a high, squeaky voice (b) a slow, sleepy voice (c) a soft, spooky whisper
23. 23.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Pause just before the big surprise. (b) Hide your face behind the book. (c) Look at your listeners as you speak.
24. 24.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Look at your listeners as you speak. (b) Answer your phone in the middle of the story. (c) Take a calm breath before you begin.
25. 25.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a sleepy old tortoise? (a) a soft, spooky whisper (b) a high, squeaky voice (c) a slow, sleepy voice
26. 26.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Tell the ending first and spoil the surprise. (b) Wait for everyone to be quiet before you start. (c) Turn away whenever someone laughs.
27. 27.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a proud king? (a) a giggly, playful voice (b) a grand, royal voice (c) a deep, booming voice
28. 28.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a huge giant? (a) a sad, sniffly voice (b) a sly, sneaky voice (c) a deep, booming voice
29. 29.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Turn away whenever someone laughs. (b) Make the story three times too long. (c) Use a deep voice for a giant or a lion.
30. 30.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Pause so listeners can imagine the scene. (b) Wave your arms about for no reason. (c) Use a slow, gentle voice for a sad moment.
31. 31.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Speak as fast as you possibly can. (b) Mumble the most important words. (c) Make eye contact with people around the room.
32. 32.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a robot? (a) a giggly, playful voice (b) a slow, sleepy voice (c) a flat, beeping voice
33. 33.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Keep your eyes closed while you speak. (b) Pause so listeners can imagine the scene. (c) Answer your phone in the middle of the story.
34. 34.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a sly fox? (a) a sly, sneaky voice (b) a shaky, scared voice (c) a fast, buzzing voice
35. 35.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Read so slowly that everyone falls asleep. (b) Use your hands to show actions. (c) Stand where everyone can see you.
36. 36.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Keep a calm, steady pace at the start. (b) Look at your listeners as you speak. (c) Rush the surprise so nobody notices it.
37. 37.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Turn the pages loudly and lose your place. (b) Whisper during the exciting chase. (c) Point to where things happen as you describe them.
38. 38.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Speak slowly and clearly. (b) Shout every single word. (c) Show the size of the giant with your arms.
39. 39.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Slow down for the most important moment. (b) Laugh during the sad parts. (c) Speak softly in a secret or spooky part.
40. 40.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Use your hands to show actions. (b) Keep your eyes closed while you speak. (c) Use your face to show feelings.

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