Storytelling Tips Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 22: Storytelling aloud · Set 175 · 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 your voice rise and fall, not stay flat. (b) Use a slow, gentle voice for a sad moment. (c) Stop every few lines to ask for water.
2. 2.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a giggling monkey? (a) a giggly, playful voice (b) a sly, sneaky voice (c) a sad, sniffly voice
3. 3.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Speak as fast as you possibly can. (b) Rush through the ending to finish fast. (c) Know the beginning, middle and end well.
4. 4.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Talk to only one friend in the room. (b) Let listeners join in with a fun repeated line. (c) Begin with a hook that grabs attention.
5. 5.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a crying baby elephant? (a) a gruff, grumpy voice (b) a quick, excited voice (c) a sad, sniffly voice
6. 6.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Add sound effects like “whoosh” or “bang”. (b) Whisper the whole story very quietly. (c) Stand still instead of swaying about.
7. 7.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a huge giant? (a) a grand, royal voice (b) a deep, booming voice (c) a giggly, playful voice
8. 8.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Take a calm breath before you begin. (b) Chew gum while you tell the story. (c) Look at the floor the whole time.
9. 9.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Smile during the happy parts. (b) Tell it the way you would tell a good friend. (c) Never practise before the show.
10. 10.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a sleepy old tortoise? (a) a sly, sneaky voice (b) a slow, sleepy voice (c) a giggly, playful voice
11. 11.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Let listeners join in with a fun repeated line. (b) Stand far away from your listeners. (c) Keep your story short enough for the time you have.
12. 12.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Thank your listeners when you finish. (b) Laugh at the joke before you tell it. (c) Choose a story that suits your listeners.
13. 13.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a tiny mouse? (a) a fast, buzzing voice (b) a deep, booming voice (c) a high, squeaky voice
14. 14.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a frightened rabbit? (a) a grand, royal voice (b) a flat, beeping voice (c) a shaky, scared voice
15. 15.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Wave your arms about for no reason. (b) Never pause, not even once. (c) Let listeners join in with a fun repeated line.
16. 16.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Use a squeaky voice for a tiny mouse. (b) Turn away whenever someone laughs. (c) Stress the important words.
17. 17.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Pause just before the big surprise. (b) Swing from side to side all the time. (c) Ask your listeners a question to involve them.
18. 18.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Use your face to show feelings. (b) Keep your eyes on the clock the whole time. (c) Speak up clearly at the most exciting part.
19. 19.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a friendly ghost? (a) a sad, sniffly voice (b) a soft, spooky whisper (c) a flat, beeping voice
20. 20.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Answer your phone in the middle of the story. (b) Speak in a bored voice so it sounds dull. (c) End with a clear, strong last line.
21. 21.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Forget the ending and stop suddenly. (b) Practise telling the story before the show. (c) Stress the important words.
22. 22.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Stop in the middle to check a phone. (b) Ask your listeners a question to involve them. (c) Start with a long list of boring details.
23. 23.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Whisper the whole story very quietly. (b) Choose a story that suits your listeners. (c) Talk to only one friend in the room.
24. 24.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Speak a little faster when the story gets exciting. (b) Laugh during the sad parts. (c) Look around at different listeners, not just one.
25. 25.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Speak a little faster when the story gets exciting. (b) Stand far away from your listeners. (c) Speak with your hand over your mouth.
26. 26.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Fiddle with your hair the whole time. (b) Make the story three times too long. (c) Thank your listeners when you finish.
27. 27.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Smile during the happy parts. (b) End with a clear, strong last line. (c) Use the same voice for every character.
28. 28.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Turn the pages loudly and lose your place. (b) Thank your listeners when you finish. (c) Begin with a hook that grabs attention.
29. 29.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Chew gum while you tell the story. (b) Stand tall and smile at the start. (c) Forget the names of your characters.
30. 30.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a child on her birthday? (a) a quick, excited voice (b) a sad, sniffly voice (c) a gruff, grumpy voice
31. 31.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Swing from side to side all the time. (b) Never pause, not even once. (c) Speak up clearly at the most exciting part.
32. 32.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a robot? (a) a deep, booming voice (b) a gruff, grumpy voice (c) a flat, beeping voice
33. 33.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Laugh during the sad parts. (b) Breathe slowly if you feel nervous. (c) Whisper the whole story very quietly.
34. 34.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Show a picture or a prop if it helps. (b) Giggle all through the scary parts. (c) Ask your listeners a question to involve them.
35. 35.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Never pause, not even once. (b) Never practise before the show. (c) Use a soft voice to build suspense.
36. 36.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Begin with a hook that grabs attention. (b) Chew gum while you tell the story. (c) Never pause, not even once.
37. 37.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a grumpy old bear? (a) a quick, excited voice (b) a gruff, grumpy voice (c) a sad, sniffly voice
38. 38.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Practise in front of a mirror. (b) Stand behind a table so no one can see you. (c) Tell the ending first and spoil the surprise.
39. 39.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Practise telling the story before the show. (b) Speak with your hand over your mouth. (c) Use your face to show feelings.
40. 40.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a sly fox? (a) a shaky, scared voice (b) a sly, sneaky voice (c) a gruff, grumpy voice

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