Storytelling Tips Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 22: Storytelling aloud · Set 204 · 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 a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Whisper during the exciting chase. (b) Wave your arms about for no reason. (c) Let your voice rise and fall, not stay flat.
2. 2.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a robot? (a) a flat, beeping voice (b) a quick, excited voice (c) a grand, royal voice
3. 3.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a giggling monkey? (a) a giggly, playful voice (b) a quick, excited voice (c) a slow, sleepy voice
4. 4.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a buzzing bee? (a) a quick, excited voice (b) a fast, buzzing voice (c) a sad, sniffly voice
5. 5.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Mumble so nobody can hear the words. (b) Use a soft voice to build suspense. (c) Keep saying “and then, and then” every line.
6. 6.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Chew gum while you tell the story. (b) Mix up the order of events. (c) Change your voice for each character.
7. 7.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Never practise before the show. (b) Speak as fast as you possibly can. (c) Speak a little faster when the story gets exciting.
8. 8.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a sleepy old tortoise? (a) a slow, sleepy voice (b) a soft, spooky whisper (c) a flat, beeping voice
9. 9.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Talk over anyone who asks a question. (b) Speak in a bored voice so it sounds dull. (c) Stand where everyone can see you.
10. 10.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Speak a little faster when the story gets exciting. (b) Never practise before the show. (c) Make eye contact with people around the room.
11. 11.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Practise in front of a mirror. (b) Ask your listeners a question to involve them. (c) Laugh during the sad parts.
12. 12.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a tiny mouse? (a) a deep, booming voice (b) a giggly, playful voice (c) a high, squeaky voice
13. 13.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a crying baby elephant? (a) a slow, sleepy voice (b) a sad, sniffly voice (c) a shaky, scared voice
14. 14.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a sly fox? (a) a sly, sneaky voice (b) a quick, excited voice (c) a slow, sleepy voice
15. 15.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Stop in the middle to check a phone. (b) Never pause, not even once. (c) Keep your story short enough for the time you have.
16. 16.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Answer your phone in the middle of the story. (b) Stop in the middle to check a phone. (c) Stand still instead of swaying about.
17. 17.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a proud king? (a) a slow, sleepy voice (b) a grand, royal voice (c) a deep, booming voice
18. 18.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a frightened rabbit? (a) a shaky, scared voice (b) a grand, royal voice (c) a sad, sniffly voice
19. 19.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a child on her birthday? (a) a quick, excited voice (b) a grand, royal voice (c) a fast, buzzing voice
20. 20.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Use the same voice for every character. (b) Say “umm” after every few words. (c) Speak softly in a secret or spooky part.
21. 21.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Stress the important words. (b) Stop in the middle to check a phone. (c) Speak softly in a secret or spooky part.
22. 22.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Look at the floor the whole time. (b) Use a slow, gentle voice for a sad moment. (c) Smile at your listeners at the end.
23. 23.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Take a calm breath before you begin. (b) Wave your arms about for no reason. (c) Look around at different listeners, not just one.
24. 24.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Speak up clearly at the most exciting part. (b) Stand far away from your listeners. (c) Turn away whenever someone laughs.
25. 25.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Speak as fast as you possibly can. (b) Act out a few actions, like knocking on a door. (c) Speak softly in a secret or spooky part.
26. 26.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Shout every single word. (b) Look at the floor the whole time. (c) Use your hands to show actions.
27. 27.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Show a picture or a prop if it helps. (b) Turn your back to the listeners. (c) Thank your listeners when you finish.
28. 28.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Use a squeaky voice for a tiny mouse. (b) Mix up the order of events. (c) Slow down for the most important moment.
29. 29.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Stand tall and smile at the start. (b) Show a picture or a prop if it helps. (c) Shout every single word.
30. 30.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a huge giant? (a) a deep, booming voice (b) a quick, excited voice (c) a calm, wise voice
31. 31.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Tell it the way you would tell a good friend. (b) Ask your listeners a question to involve them. (c) Stand far away from your listeners.
32. 32.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Wait for everyone to be quiet before you start. (b) Never pause, not even once. (c) Use a slow, gentle voice for a sad moment.
33. 33.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Use a squeaky voice for a tiny mouse. (b) Talk over anyone who asks a question. (c) Laugh during the sad parts.
34. 34.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) Practise in front of a mirror.
35. 35.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Skip the middle of the story. (b) Start before everyone is listening. (c) Make eye contact with people around the room.
36. 36.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Point to where things happen as you describe them. (b) Skip the middle of the story. (c) Laugh at the joke before you tell it.
37. 37.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Whisper during the exciting chase. (b) Lean in when you share a secret part. (c) Shout every single word.
38. 38.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Stare at the ceiling instead of the audience. (b) Keep your eyes on the clock the whole time. (c) Look at your listeners as you speak.
39. 39.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Make eye contact with people around the room. (b) Add sound effects like “whoosh” or “bang”. (c) Stare at the ceiling instead of the audience.
40. 40.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Choose a story that suits your listeners. (b) Say “umm” after every few words. (c) Take a calm breath before you begin.

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