Storytelling Tips Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 22: Storytelling aloud · Set 182 · 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) Swing from side to side all the time. (b) Use a deep voice for a giant or a lion. (c) Look at your listeners as you speak.
2. 2.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Lean in when you share a secret part. (b) Smile during the happy parts. (c) Forget the names of your characters.
3. 3.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Show the size of the giant with your arms. (b) Tell the ending first and spoil the surprise. (c) Speak up clearly at the most exciting part.
4. 4.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Whisper during the exciting chase. (b) Let your voice rise and fall, not stay flat. (c) Stare at the ceiling instead of the audience.
5. 5.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a wise old owl? (a) a high, squeaky voice (b) a calm, wise voice (c) a soft, spooky whisper
6. 6.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a proud king? (a) a slow, sleepy voice (b) a flat, beeping voice (c) a grand, royal voice
7. 7.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a giggling monkey? (a) a calm, wise voice (b) a giggly, playful voice (c) a quick, excited voice
8. 8.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a sleepy old tortoise? (a) a calm, wise voice (b) a flat, beeping voice (c) a slow, sleepy voice
9. 9.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Use your face to show feelings. (b) Say “umm” after every few words. (c) Look around at different listeners, not just one.
10. 10.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Stand tall and smile at the start. (b) Take a calm breath before you begin. (c) Stand behind a table so no one can see you.
11. 11.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Use a slow, gentle voice for a sad moment. (b) Make the story three times too long. (c) Speak softly in a secret or spooky part.
12. 12.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Smile during the happy parts. (b) Stand still instead of swaying about. (c) Mumble the most important words.
13. 13.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a grumpy old bear? (a) a deep, booming voice (b) a slow, sleepy voice (c) a gruff, grumpy voice
14. 14.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Speak softly in a secret or spooky part. (b) Talk to only one friend in the room. (c) Make eye contact with people around the room.
15. 15.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a robot? (a) a flat, beeping voice (b) a soft, spooky whisper (c) a slow, sleepy voice
16. 16.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Use a slow, gentle voice for a sad moment. (b) Use your face to show feelings. (c) Talk over anyone who asks a question.
17. 17.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Mumble the most important words. (b) Pause just before the big surprise. (c) Stand behind a table so no one can see you.
18. 18.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Whisper the whole story very quietly. (b) Ask your listeners a question to involve them. (c) Speak as fast as you possibly can.
19. 19.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a frightened rabbit? (a) a flat, beeping voice (b) a shaky, scared voice (c) a sad, sniffly voice
20. 20.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a child on her birthday? (a) a deep, booming voice (b) a slow, sleepy voice (c) a quick, excited voice
21. 21.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a friendly ghost? (a) a soft, spooky whisper (b) a calm, wise voice (c) a high, squeaky voice
22. 22.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Keep your story short enough for the time you have. (b) Pause just before the big surprise. (c) Rush the surprise so nobody notices it.
23. 23.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a huge giant? (a) a shaky, scared voice (b) a giggly, playful voice (c) a deep, booming voice
24. 24.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Change your voice for each character. (b) Keep saying “and then, and then” every line. (c) Rush the surprise so nobody notices it.
25. 25.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Forget the names of your characters. (b) Wait a moment after a funny line. (c) Turn away whenever someone laughs.
26. 26.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a sly fox? (a) a soft, spooky whisper (b) a sly, sneaky voice (c) a calm, wise voice
27. 27.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Skip the middle of the story. (b) Pause just before the big surprise. (c) Speak up clearly at the most exciting part.
28. 28.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Use the same voice for every character. (b) Stare at the ceiling instead of the audience. (c) Keep the events in the right order.
29. 29.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Shout every single word. (b) Use a squeaky voice for a tiny mouse. (c) Never practise before the show.
30. 30.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Know the beginning, middle and end well. (b) Turn your back to the listeners. (c) Keep a calm, steady pace at the start.
31. 31.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Look at your listeners as you speak. (b) Look at the floor the whole time. (c) Talk over anyone who asks a question.
32. 32.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Stand behind a table so no one can see you. (b) Lean in when you share a secret part. (c) Mix up the order of events.
33. 33.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Keep your face blank, with no feelings. (b) Use the same voice for every character. (c) Choose a story that suits your listeners.
34. 34.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Start with a long list of boring details. (b) End with a clear, strong last line. (c) Keep your eyes closed while you speak.
35. 35.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Rush through the ending to finish fast. (b) Shout every single word. (c) Pause after you ask your listeners a question.
36. 36.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Tell it the way you would tell a good friend. (b) Look at the floor the whole time. (c) Swing from side to side all the time.
37. 37.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Smile at your listeners at the end. (b) Speak as fast as you possibly can. (c) Start before everyone is listening.
38. 38.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Practise telling the story before the show. (b) Speak softly in a secret or spooky part. (c) Hide your face behind the book.
39. 39.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Speak in a bored voice so it sounds dull. (b) Use your hands to show actions. (c) Wait for everyone to be quiet before you start.
40. 40.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Start with a long list of boring details. (b) Pause just before the big surprise. (c) Keep the events in the right order.

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