Storytelling Tips Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 22: Storytelling aloud · Set 20 · 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) Speak a little faster when the story gets exciting. (b) Wait for everyone to be quiet before you start. (c) Rush through the ending to finish fast.
2. 2.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a tiny mouse? (a) a fast, buzzing voice (b) a high, squeaky voice (c) a slow, sleepy voice
3. 3.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Rush the surprise so nobody notices it. (b) Make eye contact with people around the room. (c) Tell it the way you would tell a good friend.
4. 4.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Talk to only one friend in the room. (b) Speak a little faster when the story gets exciting. (c) Use the same flat voice all the way through.
5. 5.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Stand tall and smile at the start. (b) Stand behind a table so no one can see you. (c) Mumble so nobody can hear the words.
6. 6.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Begin with a hook that grabs attention. (b) Skip the middle of the story. (c) Chew gum while you tell the story.
7. 7.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Use a squeaky voice for a tiny mouse. (b) Speak slowly and clearly. (c) Mutter while looking at your shoes.
8. 8.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a buzzing bee? (a) a gruff, grumpy voice (b) a flat, beeping voice (c) a fast, buzzing voice
9. 9.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Speak up clearly at the most exciting part. (b) Wait a moment after a funny line. (c) Never pause, not even once.
10. 10.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Laugh at the joke before you tell it. (b) Know the beginning, middle and end well. (c) Giggle all through the scary parts.
11. 11.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Stand far away from your listeners. (b) Let your voice rise and fall, not stay flat. (c) Laugh at the joke before you tell it.
12. 12.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Keep a calm, steady pace at the start. (b) Look at the floor the whole time. (c) Shout every single word.
13. 13.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Stare at the ceiling instead of the audience. (b) Speak softly in a secret or spooky part. (c) Rush through the ending to finish fast.
14. 14.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Start with a long list of boring details. (b) Point to where things happen as you describe them. (c) Tell the ending first and spoil the surprise.
15. 15.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a huge giant? (a) a flat, beeping voice (b) a deep, booming voice (c) a gruff, grumpy voice
16. 16.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a proud king? (a) a shaky, scared voice (b) a deep, booming voice (c) a grand, royal voice
17. 17.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Speak as fast as you possibly can. (b) Change your voice for each character. (c) Swing from side to side all the time.
18. 18.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Know the beginning, middle and end well. (b) Say “umm” after every few words. (c) Speak loudly enough for everyone to hear.
19. 19.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Stand far away from your listeners. (b) Stop in the middle to check a phone. (c) Use a slow, gentle voice for a sad moment.
20. 20.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Practise in front of a mirror. (b) Speak with your hand over your mouth. (c) Giggle all through the scary parts.
21. 21.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Smile at your listeners at the end. (b) Rush through the ending to finish fast. (c) Stare at the ceiling instead of the audience.
22. 22.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Stop every few lines to ask for water. (b) Use your hands to show actions. (c) Turn the pages loudly and lose your place.
23. 23.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a sly fox? (a) a grand, royal voice (b) a sly, sneaky voice (c) a deep, booming voice
24. 24.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Change your voice for each character. (b) Read so slowly that everyone falls asleep. (c) Use your face to show feelings.
25. 25.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Talk over anyone who asks a question. (b) Mumble so nobody can hear the words. (c) End with a clear, strong last line.
26. 26.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a frightened rabbit? (a) a shaky, scared voice (b) a grand, royal voice (c) a quick, excited voice
27. 27.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a giggling monkey? (a) a quick, excited voice (b) a giggly, playful voice (c) a gruff, grumpy voice
28. 28.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Stand behind a table so no one can see you. (b) Slow down for the most important moment. (c) Pause after you ask your listeners a question.
29. 29.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Tell the ending first and spoil the surprise. (b) Pause after you ask your listeners a question. (c) Forget the ending and stop suddenly.
30. 30.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Change your voice for each character. (b) Speak up clearly at the most exciting part. (c) Giggle all through the scary parts.
31. 31.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a child on her birthday? (a) a quick, excited voice (b) a slow, sleepy voice (c) a sly, sneaky voice
32. 32.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Choose a story that suits your listeners. (b) Skip the middle of the story. (c) Thank your listeners when you finish.
33. 33.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Pause just before the big surprise. (b) Forget the ending and stop suddenly. (c) Stand tall and smile at the start.
34. 34.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Pause just before the big surprise. (b) Wait a moment after a funny line. (c) Stop every few lines to ask for water.
35. 35.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a crying baby elephant? (a) a giggly, playful voice (b) a sad, sniffly voice (c) a shaky, scared voice
36. 36.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Smile at your listeners at the end. (b) Take a calm breath before you begin. (c) Make the story three times too long.
37. 37.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Wait a moment after a funny line. (b) Smile at your listeners at the end. (c) Turn away whenever someone laughs.
38. 38.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Keep a calm, steady pace at the start. (b) Practise telling the story before the show. (c) Speak in a bored voice so it sounds dull.
39. 39.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Forget the names of your characters. (b) Speak loudly enough for everyone to hear. (c) Tell the ending first and spoil the surprise.
40. 40.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Keep your face blank, with no feelings. (b) Use a squeaky voice for a tiny mouse. (c) Take a calm breath before you begin.

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