Storytelling Tips Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 22: Storytelling aloud · Set 159 · 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) Thank your listeners when you finish. (b) Mumble so nobody can hear the words. (c) Use a soft voice to build suspense.
2. 2.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Ask your listeners a question to involve them. (b) Wave your arms about for no reason. (c) Keep your face blank, with no feelings.
3. 3.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a huge giant? (a) a high, squeaky voice (b) a quick, excited voice (c) a deep, booming voice
4. 4.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Tell the ending first and spoil the surprise. (b) Stare at the ceiling instead of the audience. (c) Pause just before the big surprise.
5. 5.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a grumpy old bear? (a) a gruff, grumpy voice (b) a quick, excited voice (c) a deep, booming voice
6. 6.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a buzzing bee? (a) a fast, buzzing voice (b) a quick, excited voice (c) a shaky, scared voice
7. 7.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a proud king? (a) a grand, royal voice (b) a sly, sneaky voice (c) a quick, excited voice
8. 8.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Use your face to show feelings. (b) Show the size of the giant with your arms. (c) Keep your face blank, with no feelings.
9. 9.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Read every word without ever looking up. (b) Keep your eyes on the clock the whole time. (c) Show the size of the giant with your arms.
10. 10.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Look at your listeners as you speak. (b) Choose a story that suits your listeners. (c) Speak as fast as you possibly can.
11. 11.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Speak a little faster when the story gets exciting. (b) Wave your arms about for no reason. (c) Hide your face behind the book.
12. 12.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Mumble the most important words. (b) Pause so listeners can imagine the scene. (c) Stop in the middle to check a phone.
13. 13.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a friendly ghost? (a) a gruff, grumpy voice (b) a flat, beeping voice (c) a soft, spooky whisper
14. 14.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Take a calm breath before you begin. (b) Practise in front of a mirror. (c) Turn the pages loudly and lose your place.
15. 15.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Wait for everyone to be quiet before you start. (b) Hide your face behind the book. (c) Swing from side to side all the time.
16. 16.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Laugh at the joke before you tell it. (b) Choose a story that suits your listeners. (c) Speak loudly enough for everyone to hear.
17. 17.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Shout every single word. (b) Hide your face behind the book. (c) Use a deep voice for a giant or a lion.
18. 18.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a frightened rabbit? (a) a grand, royal voice (b) a shaky, scared voice (c) a high, squeaky voice
19. 19.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Change your voice for each character. (b) Slow down for the most important moment. (c) Skip the middle of the story.
20. 20.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Mumble the most important words. (b) Tell the ending first and spoil the surprise. (c) Change your voice for each character.
21. 21.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a giggling monkey? (a) a sly, sneaky voice (b) a giggly, playful voice (c) a fast, buzzing voice
22. 22.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Stare at the ceiling instead of the audience. (b) Let listeners join in with a fun repeated line. (c) Forget the names of your characters.
23. 23.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Speak softly in a secret or spooky part. (b) Stand far away from your listeners. (c) Mumble the most important words.
24. 24.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Keep a calm, steady pace at the start. (b) Swing from side to side all the time. (c) Use your hands to show actions.
25. 25.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Pause just before the big surprise. (b) Make the story three times too long. (c) Keep a calm, steady pace at the start.
26. 26.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a tiny mouse? (a) a high, squeaky voice (b) a calm, wise voice (c) a gruff, grumpy voice
27. 27.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Use a squeaky voice for a tiny mouse. (b) Stand behind a table so no one can see you. (c) Use your hands to show actions.
28. 28.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Keep your story short enough for the time you have. (b) Use the same flat voice all the way through. (c) Look around at different listeners, not just one.
29. 29.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Start with a long list of boring details. (b) Let listeners join in with a fun repeated line. (c) Use a slow, gentle voice for a sad moment.
30. 30.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Look at your listeners as you speak. (b) Whisper the whole story very quietly. (c) Say “umm” after every few words.
31. 31.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Forget the ending and stop suddenly. (b) Add sound effects like “whoosh” or “bang”. (c) Laugh during the sad parts.
32. 32.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Shout every single word. (b) Forget the ending and stop suddenly. (c) Let your voice rise and fall, not stay flat.
33. 33.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Rush through the ending to finish fast. (b) Smile during the happy parts. (c) Stare at the ceiling instead of the audience.
34. 34.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Speak a little faster when the story gets exciting. (b) Mutter while looking at your shoes. (c) Point to where things happen as you describe them.
35. 35.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a sleepy old tortoise? (a) a calm, wise voice (b) a grand, royal voice (c) a slow, sleepy voice
36. 36.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a child on her birthday? (a) a slow, sleepy voice (b) a quick, excited voice (c) a grand, royal voice
37. 37.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Speak up clearly at the most exciting part. (b) Use your hands to show actions. (c) Stop in the middle to check a phone.
38. 38.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Use a squeaky voice for a tiny mouse. (b) Stand far away from your listeners. (c) Make eye contact with people around the room.
39. 39.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a robot? (a) a grand, royal voice (b) a flat, beeping voice (c) a shaky, scared voice
40. 40.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Practise telling the story before the show. (b) Keep saying “and then, and then” every line. (c) Let listeners join in with a fun repeated line.

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