Storytelling Tips Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 22: Storytelling aloud · Set 193 · 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.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 soft, spooky whisper
2. 2.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Make eye contact with people around the room. (b) Never practise before the show. (c) Speak a little faster when the story gets exciting.
3. 3.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Keep your face blank, with no feelings. (b) Keep your story short enough for the time you have. (c) Rush through the ending to finish fast.
4. 4.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Turn the pages loudly and lose your place. (b) Wait a moment after a funny line. (c) Never pause, not even once.
5. 5.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Keep a calm, steady pace at the start. (b) Read so slowly that everyone falls asleep. (c) Rush the surprise so nobody notices it.
6. 6.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a proud king? (a) a sly, sneaky voice (b) a grand, royal voice (c) a giggly, playful voice
7. 7.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Pause so listeners can imagine the scene. (b) Use your hands to show actions. (c) Mutter while looking at your shoes.
8. 8.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a robot? (a) a grand, royal voice (b) a quick, excited voice (c) a flat, beeping voice
9. 9.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
10. 10.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Breathe slowly if you feel nervous. (b) Speak as fast as you possibly can. (c) Say “umm” after every few words.
11. 11.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a grumpy old bear? (a) a fast, buzzing voice (b) a deep, booming voice (c) a gruff, grumpy voice
12. 12.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Speak softly in a secret or spooky part. (b) Rush the surprise so nobody notices it. (c) Start before everyone is listening.
13. 13.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Forget the names of your characters. (b) Turn your back to the listeners. (c) Wait for everyone to be quiet before you start.
14. 14.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Turn the pages loudly and lose your place. (b) Stand behind a table so no one can see you. (c) Stand where everyone can see you.
15. 15.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Use a squeaky voice for a tiny mouse. (b) Shout every single word. (c) Forget the ending and stop suddenly.
16. 16.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a tiny mouse? (a) a high, squeaky voice (b) a sad, sniffly voice (c) a flat, beeping voice
17. 17.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Chew gum while you tell the story. (b) Use the same voice for every character. (c) Change your voice for each character.
18. 18.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Mumble the most important words. (b) Know the beginning, middle and end well. (c) Use the same voice for every character.
19. 19.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Giggle all through the scary parts. (b) Choose a story that suits your listeners. (c) Stand where everyone can see you.
20. 20.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Speak up clearly at the most exciting part. (b) Keep your story short enough for the time you have. (c) Forget the ending and stop suddenly.
21. 21.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Use a squeaky voice for a tiny mouse. (b) Stare at the ceiling instead of the audience. (c) Use a deep voice for a giant or a lion.
22. 22.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a huge giant? (a) a giggly, playful voice (b) a deep, booming voice (c) a grand, royal voice
23. 23.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Speak slowly and clearly. (b) Take a calm breath before you begin. (c) Hide your face behind the book.
24. 24.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Make the story three times too long. (b) Thank your listeners when you finish. (c) Speak loudly enough for everyone to hear.
25. 25.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Stop in the middle to check a phone. (b) Stop every few lines to ask for water. (c) Speak loudly enough for everyone to hear.
26. 26.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a frightened rabbit? (a) a gruff, grumpy voice (b) a shaky, scared voice (c) a giggly, playful voice
27. 27.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Look around at different listeners, not just one. (b) Look at your listeners as you speak. (c) Speak as fast as you possibly can.
28. 28.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Mumble so nobody can hear the words. (b) Show the size of the giant with your arms. (c) Start with a long list of boring details.
29. 29.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Swing from side to side all the time. (b) Start with a long list of boring details. (c) Stand tall and smile at the start.
30. 30.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Wait a moment after a funny line. (b) Mumble so nobody can hear the words. (c) Pause so listeners can imagine the scene.
31. 31.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a sly fox? (a) a sly, sneaky voice (b) a giggly, playful voice (c) a deep, booming voice
32. 32.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Stop every few lines to ask for water. (b) Use the same voice for every character. (c) Stress the important words.
33. 33.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a crying baby elephant? (a) a sad, sniffly voice (b) a shaky, scared voice (c) a gruff, grumpy voice
34. 34.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a sleepy old tortoise? (a) a fast, buzzing voice (b) a gruff, grumpy voice (c) a slow, sleepy voice
35. 35.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Laugh at the joke before you tell it. (b) Smile during the happy parts. (c) Speak as fast as you possibly can.
36. 36.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Use a slow, gentle voice for a sad moment. (b) Laugh during the sad parts. (c) Whisper the whole story very quietly.
37. 37.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Giggle all through the scary parts. (b) Never practise before the show. (c) End with a clear, strong last line.
38. 38.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Show a picture or a prop if it helps. (b) Pause so listeners can imagine the scene. (c) Rush through the ending to finish fast.
39. 39.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Speak as fast as you possibly can. (b) Add sound effects like “whoosh” or “bang”. (c) Forget the names of your characters.
40. 40.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Turn your back to the listeners. (b) Ask your listeners a question to involve them. (c) Speak as fast as you possibly can.

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