Storytelling Tips Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 22: Storytelling aloud · Set 261 · 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 as fast as you possibly can. (b) Use a slow, gentle voice for a sad moment. (c) Use your face to show feelings.
2. 2.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a friendly ghost? (a) a slow, sleepy voice (b) a grand, royal voice (c) a soft, spooky whisper
3. 3.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Stand behind a table so no one can see you. (b) Begin with a hook that grabs attention. (c) Tell the ending first and spoil the surprise.
4. 4.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Lean in when you share a secret part. (b) Tell it the way you would tell a good friend. (c) Make the story three times too long.
5. 5.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a grumpy old bear? (a) a flat, beeping voice (b) a grand, royal voice (c) a gruff, grumpy voice
6. 6.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Fiddle with your hair the whole time. (b) Look at your listeners as you speak. (c) Show the size of the giant with your arms.
7. 7.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Whisper the whole story very quietly. (b) Practise telling the story before the show. (c) Know the beginning, middle and end well.
8. 8.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Speak softly in a secret or spooky part. (b) Never practise before the show. (c) Smile during the happy parts.
9. 9.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a buzzing bee? (a) a slow, sleepy voice (b) a sad, sniffly voice (c) a fast, buzzing voice
10. 10.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Practise telling the story before the show. (b) Read so slowly that everyone falls asleep. (c) Look at the floor the whole time.
11. 11.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a robot? (a) a soft, spooky whisper (b) a high, squeaky voice (c) a flat, beeping voice
12. 12.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Forget the names of your characters. (b) Choose a story that suits your listeners. (c) Tell the ending first and spoil the surprise.
13. 13.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Wait a moment after a funny line. (b) Mutter while looking at your shoes. (c) Speak loudly enough for everyone to hear.
14. 14.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a sly fox? (a) a sly, sneaky voice (b) a deep, booming voice (c) a calm, wise voice
15. 15.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Stand tall and smile at the start. (b) Talk to only one friend in the room. (c) Tell the story in your own words.
16. 16.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Use a slow, gentle voice for a sad moment. (b) Rush the surprise so nobody notices it. (c) Speak with your hand over your mouth.
17. 17.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Show the size of the giant with your arms. (b) Stare at the ceiling instead of the audience. (c) Rush the surprise so nobody notices it.
18. 18.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Use your hands to show actions. (b) Tell the story in your own words. (c) Mix up the order of events.
19. 19.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a crying baby elephant? (a) a sad, sniffly voice (b) a deep, booming voice (c) a gruff, grumpy voice
20. 20.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a wise old owl? (a) a fast, buzzing voice (b) a quick, excited voice (c) a calm, wise voice
21. 21.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a tiny mouse? (a) a slow, sleepy voice (b) a sly, sneaky voice (c) a high, squeaky voice
22. 22.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Show a picture or a prop if it helps. (b) Forget the ending and stop suddenly. (c) Stare at the ceiling instead of the audience.
23. 23.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Make eye contact with people around the room. (b) Say “umm” after every few words. (c) Show the size of the giant with your arms.
24. 24.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Use the same flat voice all the way through. (b) Speak loudly enough for everyone to hear. (c) Practise telling the story before the show.
25. 25.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a huge giant? (a) a deep, booming voice (b) a grand, royal voice (c) a high, squeaky voice
26. 26.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Know the beginning, middle and end well. (b) Point to where things happen as you describe them. (c) Stop every few lines to ask for water.
27. 27.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Breathe slowly if you feel nervous. (b) Skip the middle of the story. (c) Laugh during the sad parts.
28. 28.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Talk over anyone who asks a question. (b) Keep a calm, steady pace at the start. (c) Tell the ending first and spoil the surprise.
29. 29.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Shout every single word. (b) Let your voice rise and fall, not stay flat. (c) Talk to only one friend in the room.
30. 30.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a giggling monkey? (a) a flat, beeping voice (b) a grand, royal voice (c) a giggly, playful voice
31. 31.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Shout every single word. (b) Keep your story short enough for the time you have. (c) Stand far away from your listeners.
32. 32.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Use the same voice for every character. (b) Look around at different listeners, not just one. (c) Stand tall and smile at the start.
33. 33.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Take a calm breath before you begin. (b) Talk to only one friend in the room. (c) Tell the ending first and spoil the surprise.
34. 34.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a sleepy old tortoise? (a) a soft, spooky whisper (b) a quick, excited voice (c) a slow, sleepy voice
35. 35.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a child on her birthday? (a) a fast, buzzing voice (b) a deep, booming voice (c) a quick, excited voice
36. 36.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Show the size of the giant with your arms. (b) Choose a story that suits your listeners. (c) Forget the ending and stop suddenly.
37. 37.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Forget the ending and stop suddenly. (b) End with a clear, strong last line. (c) Laugh at the joke before you tell it.
38. 38.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Speak up clearly at the most exciting part. (b) Rush the surprise so nobody notices it. (c) Tell it the way you would tell a good friend.
39. 39.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Use your face to show feelings. (b) Mumble so nobody can hear the words. (c) Use the same flat voice all the way through.
40. 40.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Answer your phone in the middle of the story. (b) Take a calm breath before you begin. (c) Practise in front of a mirror.

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