Storytelling Tips Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 22: Storytelling aloud · Set 283 · 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) Talk to only one friend in the room. (b) Whisper the whole story very quietly. (c) Stand still instead of swaying about.
2. 2.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Read so slowly that everyone falls asleep. (b) Laugh at the joke before you tell it. (c) Ask your listeners a question to involve them.
3. 3.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a giggling monkey? (a) a sly, sneaky voice (b) a giggly, playful voice (c) a deep, booming voice
4. 4.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a sleepy old tortoise? (a) a grand, royal voice (b) a deep, booming voice (c) a slow, sleepy voice
5. 5.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a frightened rabbit? (a) a giggly, playful voice (b) a shaky, scared voice (c) a gruff, grumpy voice
6. 6.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Look at your listeners as you speak. (b) Thank your listeners when you finish. (c) Never practise before the show.
7. 7.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Never pause, not even once. (b) Wave your arms about for no reason. (c) Take a calm breath before you begin.
8. 8.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Stand tall and smile at the start. (b) Smile during the happy parts. (c) Chew gum while you tell the story.
9. 9.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Make eye contact with people around the room. (b) Start with a long list of boring details. (c) Use the same voice for every character.
10. 10.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a grumpy old bear? (a) a shaky, scared voice (b) a high, squeaky voice (c) a gruff, grumpy voice
11. 11.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Change your voice for each character. (b) Use a slow, gentle voice for a sad moment. (c) Mumble so nobody can hear the words.
12. 12.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Never pause, not even once. (b) Fiddle with your hair the whole time. (c) Pause after you ask your listeners a question.
13. 13.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a buzzing bee? (a) a fast, buzzing voice (b) a grand, royal voice (c) a giggly, playful voice
14. 14.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Never practise before the show. (b) Chew gum while you tell the story. (c) Point to where things happen as you describe them.
15. 15.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a crying baby elephant? (a) a calm, wise voice (b) a sad, sniffly voice (c) a fast, buzzing voice
16. 16.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Hide your face behind the book. (b) Use your face to show feelings. (c) Practise telling the story before the show.
17. 17.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Say “umm” after every few words. (b) Pause so listeners can imagine the scene. (c) Use a soft voice to build suspense.
18. 18.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Stare at the ceiling instead of the audience. (b) Look at your listeners as you speak. (c) Never pause, not even once.
19. 19.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Chew gum while you tell the story. (b) Speak softly in a secret or spooky part. (c) Whisper the whole story very quietly.
20. 20.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Say “umm” after every few words. (b) Tell it the way you would tell a good friend. (c) Tell the ending first and spoil the surprise.
21. 21.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Change your voice for each character. (b) Tell the ending first and spoil the surprise. (c) Slow down for the most important moment.
22. 22.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Know the beginning, middle and end well. (b) Pause just before the big surprise. (c) Keep your eyes on the clock the whole time.
23. 23.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Use your hands to show actions. (b) Speak as fast as you possibly can. (c) Swing from side to side all the time.
24. 24.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a proud king? (a) a deep, booming voice (b) a grand, royal voice (c) a soft, spooky whisper
25. 25.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Keep your story short enough for the time you have. (b) Speak a little faster when the story gets exciting. (c) Shout every single word.
26. 26.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a huge giant? (a) a flat, beeping voice (b) a high, squeaky voice (c) a deep, booming voice
27. 27.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Use a soft voice to build suspense. (b) Giggle all through the scary parts. (c) Speak softly in a secret or spooky part.
28. 28.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Giggle all through the scary parts. (b) Never pause, not even once. (c) Use a soft voice to build suspense.
29. 29.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Read every word without ever looking up. (b) Mix up the order of events. (c) Look around at different listeners, not just one.
30. 30.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Chew gum while you tell the story. (b) Turn the pages loudly and lose your place. (c) Practise telling the story before the show.
31. 31.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) End with a clear, strong last line. (b) Never practise before the show. (c) Speak as fast as you possibly can.
32. 32.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Read so slowly that everyone falls asleep. (b) Act out a few actions, like knocking on a door. (c) Speak a little faster when the story gets exciting.
33. 33.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Whisper during the exciting chase. (b) Add sound effects like “whoosh” or “bang”. (c) Mutter while looking at your shoes.
34. 34.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Read every word without ever looking up. (b) Show the size of the giant with your arms. (c) Stare at the ceiling instead of the audience.
35. 35.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Add sound effects like “whoosh” or “bang”. (b) Keep saying “and then, and then” every line. (c) Show the size of the giant with your arms.
36. 36.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a robot? (a) a grand, royal voice (b) a flat, beeping voice (c) a fast, buzzing voice
37. 37.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Stand tall and smile at the start. (b) Ask your listeners a question to involve them. (c) Keep your eyes closed while you speak.
38. 38.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Whisper the whole story very quietly. (b) Pause just before the big surprise. (c) Start with a long list of boring details.
39. 39.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Use the same flat voice all the way through. (b) Add sound effects like “whoosh” or “bang”. (c) Use a slow, gentle voice for a sad moment.
40. 40.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a sly fox? (a) a deep, booming voice (b) a grand, royal voice (c) a sly, sneaky voice

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