Storytelling Tips Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 22: Storytelling aloud · Set 167 · 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) Breathe slowly if you feel nervous. (b) Fiddle with your hair the whole time. (c) Keep the events in the right order.
2. 2.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Act out a few actions, like knocking on a door. (b) Keep your eyes closed while you speak. (c) Use the same voice for every character.
3. 3.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a huge giant? (a) a sad, sniffly voice (b) a flat, beeping voice (c) a deep, booming voice
4. 4.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Breathe slowly if you feel nervous. (b) Take a calm breath before you begin. (c) Rush the surprise so nobody notices it.
5. 5.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a friendly ghost? (a) a slow, sleepy voice (b) a soft, spooky whisper (c) a deep, booming voice
6. 6.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Make eye contact with people around the room. (b) Read every word without ever looking up. (c) Thank your listeners when you finish.
7. 7.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a buzzing bee? (a) a slow, sleepy voice (b) a calm, wise voice (c) a fast, buzzing voice
8. 8.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Keep your eyes closed while you speak. (b) Use a slow, gentle voice for a sad moment. (c) Stand tall and smile at the start.
9. 9.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a sleepy old tortoise? (a) a fast, buzzing voice (b) a giggly, playful voice (c) a slow, sleepy voice
10. 10.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Keep a calm, steady pace at the start. (b) Rush through the ending to finish fast. (c) Stand tall and smile at the start.
11. 11.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Ask your listeners a question to involve them. (b) Never pause, not even once. (c) Breathe slowly if you feel nervous.
12. 12.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Laugh at the joke before you tell it. (b) Read every word without ever looking up. (c) Speak softly in a secret or spooky part.
13. 13.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a child on her birthday? (a) a quick, excited voice (b) a fast, buzzing voice (c) a grand, royal voice
14. 14.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Giggle all through the scary parts. (b) Whisper the whole story very quietly. (c) Speak up clearly at the most exciting part.
15. 15.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Use your hands to show actions. (b) Skip the middle of the story. (c) Keep your story short enough for the time you have.
16. 16.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Use the same voice for every character. (b) Look around at different listeners, not just one. (c) Breathe slowly if you feel nervous.
17. 17.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Look at your listeners as you speak. (b) Stand tall and smile at the start. (c) Speak as fast as you possibly can.
18. 18.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Tell the ending first and spoil the surprise. (b) Show the size of the giant with your arms. (c) Never practise before the show.
19. 19.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Mumble the most important words. (b) Practise telling the story before the show. (c) Start before everyone is listening.
20. 20.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Chew gum while you tell the story. (b) Use the same flat voice all the way through. (c) Let listeners join in with a fun repeated line.
21. 21.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a frightened rabbit? (a) a sad, sniffly voice (b) a shaky, scared voice (c) a deep, booming voice
22. 22.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Use a deep voice for a giant or a lion. (b) Keep saying “and then, and then” every line. (c) Make the story three times too long.
23. 23.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a sly fox? (a) a flat, beeping voice (b) a sly, sneaky voice (c) a slow, sleepy voice
24. 24.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a wise old owl? (a) a sly, sneaky voice (b) a calm, wise voice (c) a deep, booming voice
25. 25.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Laugh during the sad parts. (b) Turn your back to the listeners. (c) Wait for everyone to be quiet before you start.
26. 26.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a crying baby elephant? (a) a grand, royal voice (b) a sad, sniffly voice (c) a soft, spooky whisper
27. 27.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Stare at the ceiling instead of the audience. (b) Stand still instead of swaying about. (c) Smile at your listeners at the end.
28. 28.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Swing from side to side all the time. (b) Stand where everyone can see you. (c) Rush through the ending to finish fast.
29. 29.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Giggle all through the scary parts. (b) Speak slowly and clearly. (c) Know the beginning, middle and end well.
30. 30.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Laugh during the sad parts. (b) Take a calm breath before you begin. (c) Stand behind a table so no one can see you.
31. 31.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Read so slowly that everyone falls asleep. (b) Smile during the happy parts. (c) Keep saying “and then, and then” every line.
32. 32.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Tell the story in your own words. (b) Mumble the most important words. (c) Keep your story short enough for the time you have.
33. 33.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Stand behind a table so no one can see you. (b) Speak slowly and clearly. (c) Laugh during the sad parts.
34. 34.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Laugh at the joke before you tell it. (b) Say “umm” after every few words. (c) Breathe slowly if you feel nervous.
35. 35.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Whisper the whole story very quietly. (b) Tell the story in your own words. (c) Mutter while looking at your shoes.
36. 36.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Stand behind a table so no one can see you. (b) Pause after you ask your listeners a question. (c) Keep the events in the right order.
37. 37.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Practise in front of a mirror. (b) Speak as fast as you possibly can. (c) Turn your back to the listeners.
38. 38.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a proud king? (a) a shaky, scared voice (b) a slow, sleepy voice (c) a grand, royal voice
39. 39.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Giggle all through the scary parts. (b) Tell it the way you would tell a good friend. (c) Chew gum while you tell the story.
40. 40.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a robot? (a) a deep, booming voice (b) a flat, beeping voice (c) a sly, sneaky voice

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