Storytelling Tips Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 22: Storytelling aloud · Set 236 · 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) Answer your phone in the middle of the story. (b) Speak up clearly at the most exciting part. (c) Mumble so nobody can hear the words.
2. 2.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Whisper the whole story very quietly. (b) Show the size of the giant with your arms. (c) Make the story three times too long.
3. 3.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a frightened rabbit? (a) a shaky, scared voice (b) a sad, sniffly voice (c) a soft, spooky whisper
4. 4.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Wait a moment after a funny line. (b) Use a squeaky voice for a tiny mouse. (c) Rush through the ending to finish fast.
5. 5.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Speak in a bored voice so it sounds dull. (b) Use a deep voice for a giant or a lion. (c) Speak with your hand over your mouth.
6. 6.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a friendly ghost? (a) a giggly, playful voice (b) a soft, spooky whisper (c) a fast, buzzing voice
7. 7.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a tiny mouse? (a) a soft, spooky whisper (b) a calm, wise voice (c) a high, squeaky voice
8. 8.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Smile at your listeners at the end. (b) Speak in a bored voice so it sounds dull. (c) Speak softly in a secret or spooky part.
9. 9.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Speak as fast as you possibly can. (b) Start with a long list of boring details. (c) Practise telling the story before the show.
10. 10.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Shout every single word. (b) Whisper the whole story very quietly. (c) Slow down for the most important moment.
11. 11.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a wise old owl? (a) a soft, spooky whisper (b) a calm, wise voice (c) a quick, excited voice
12. 12.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Stand behind a table so no one can see you. (b) Talk over anyone who asks a question. (c) Tell it the way you would tell a good friend.
13. 13.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Wave your arms about for no reason. (b) Use the same voice for every character. (c) Speak loudly enough for everyone to hear.
14. 14.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Tell the ending first and spoil the surprise. (b) Keep a calm, steady pace at the start. (c) Practise in front of a mirror.
15. 15.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Ask your listeners a question to involve them. (b) Forget the ending and stop suddenly. (c) Rush through the ending to finish fast.
16. 16.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Never practise before the show. (b) Let your voice rise and fall, not stay flat. (c) Look around at different listeners, not just one.
17. 17.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Tell the ending first and spoil the surprise. (b) Tell the story in your own words. (c) Keep your eyes closed while you speak.
18. 18.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a crying baby elephant? (a) a soft, spooky whisper (b) a sad, sniffly voice (c) a quick, excited voice
19. 19.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a grumpy old bear? (a) a gruff, grumpy voice (b) a fast, buzzing voice (c) a shaky, scared voice
20. 20.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Use a soft voice to build suspense. (b) Speak as fast as you possibly can. (c) Use a slow, gentle voice for a sad moment.
21. 21.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a child on her birthday? (a) a gruff, grumpy voice (b) a shaky, scared voice (c) a quick, excited voice
22. 22.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Mix up the order of events. (b) Use your hands to show actions. (c) Act out a few actions, like knocking on a door.
23. 23.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a giggling monkey? (a) a soft, spooky whisper (b) a high, squeaky voice (c) a giggly, playful voice
24. 24.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Act out a few actions, like knocking on a door. (b) Use the same flat voice all the way through. (c) Use the same voice for every character.
25. 25.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Use the same voice for every character. (b) Keep a calm, steady pace at the start. (c) Skip the middle of the story.
26. 26.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Stand far away from your listeners. (b) Use a squeaky voice for a tiny mouse. (c) Laugh at the joke before you tell it.
27. 27.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Show a picture or a prop if it helps. (b) Read every word without ever looking up. (c) Slow down for the most important moment.
28. 28.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Read so slowly that everyone falls asleep. (b) Stand tall and smile at the start. (c) Mix up the order of events.
29. 29.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Look at your listeners as you speak. (b) Let your voice rise and fall, not stay flat. (c) Stand behind a table so no one can see you.
30. 30.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a sly fox? (a) a flat, beeping voice (b) a shaky, scared voice (c) a sly, sneaky voice
31. 31.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Start before everyone is listening. (b) Stress the important words. (c) Giggle all through the scary parts.
32. 32.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a sleepy old tortoise? (a) a slow, sleepy voice (b) a sad, sniffly voice (c) a high, squeaky voice
33. 33.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Point to where things happen as you describe them. (b) Let listeners join in with a fun repeated line. (c) Keep your face blank, with no feelings.
34. 34.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Keep your eyes closed while you speak. (b) Mix up the order of events. (c) Use a soft voice to build suspense.
35. 35.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Keep the events in the right order. (b) Pause just before the big surprise. (c) Stop every few lines to ask for water.
36. 36.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Show a picture or a prop if it helps. (b) End with a clear, strong last line. (c) Shout every single word.
37. 37.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Tell the ending first and spoil the surprise. (b) Stand behind a table so no one can see you. (c) Look at your listeners as you speak.
38. 38.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Stand where everyone can see you. (b) Mumble so nobody can hear the words. (c) Change your voice for each character.
39. 39.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a buzzing bee? (a) a shaky, scared voice (b) a deep, booming voice (c) a fast, buzzing voice
40. 40.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Pause so listeners can imagine the scene. (b) Answer your phone in the middle of the story. (c) Smile at your listeners at the end.

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