Storytelling Tips Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 22: Storytelling aloud · Set 286 · 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) Use the same flat voice all the way through. (b) Speak a little faster when the story gets exciting. (c) Take a calm breath before you begin.
2. 2.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Keep your eyes on the clock the whole time. (b) Add sound effects like “whoosh” or “bang”. (c) Forget the ending and stop suddenly.
3. 3.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Use the same voice for every character. (b) Fiddle with your hair the whole time. (c) Pause just before the big surprise.
4. 4.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Fiddle with your hair the whole time. (b) Practise in front of a mirror. (c) Never practise before the show.
5. 5.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Speak softly in a secret or spooky part. (b) Mutter while looking at your shoes. (c) Ask your listeners a question to involve them.
6. 6.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) Speak with your hand over your mouth.
7. 7.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Let listeners join in with a fun repeated line. (b) Fiddle with your hair the whole time. (c) Look at your listeners as you speak.
8. 8.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a crying baby elephant? (a) a slow, sleepy voice (b) a deep, booming voice (c) a sad, sniffly voice
9. 9.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Show the size of the giant with your arms. (b) Start before everyone is listening. (c) Speak in a bored voice so it sounds dull.
10. 10.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Wait for everyone to be quiet before you start. (b) Show the size of the giant with your arms. (c) Turn the pages loudly and lose your place.
11. 11.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Use your hands to show actions. (b) Wave your arms about for no reason. (c) Pause so listeners can imagine the scene.
12. 12.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Never practise before the show. (b) Slow down for the most important moment. (c) Use your face to show feelings.
13. 13.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Read every word without ever looking up. (b) Keep your story short enough for the time you have. (c) Say “umm” after every few words.
14. 14.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Start before everyone is listening. (b) Forget the ending and stop suddenly. (c) Use a soft voice to build suspense.
15. 15.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a wise old owl? (a) a sly, sneaky voice (b) a calm, wise voice (c) a quick, excited voice
16. 16.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Stand far away from your listeners. (b) Turn your back to the listeners. (c) Speak up clearly at the most exciting part.
17. 17.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Mumble the most important words. (b) Talk to only one friend in the room. (c) Breathe slowly if you feel nervous.
18. 18.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Tell the ending first and spoil the surprise. (b) Fiddle with your hair the whole time. (c) Take a calm breath before you begin.
19. 19.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a huge giant? (a) a deep, booming voice (b) a quick, excited voice (c) a fast, buzzing voice
20. 20.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a child on her birthday? (a) a flat, beeping voice (b) a shaky, scared voice (c) a quick, excited voice
21. 21.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a tiny mouse? (a) a gruff, grumpy voice (b) a shaky, scared voice (c) a high, squeaky voice
22. 22.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Forget the names of your characters. (b) Chew gum while you tell the story. (c) Stress the important words.
23. 23.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a friendly ghost? (a) a high, squeaky voice (b) a soft, spooky whisper (c) a deep, booming voice
24. 24.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Giggle all through the scary parts. (b) Pause so listeners can imagine the scene. (c) Speak as fast as you possibly can.
25. 25.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a buzzing bee? (a) a soft, spooky whisper (b) a high, squeaky voice (c) a fast, buzzing voice
26. 26.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Stand tall and smile at the start. (b) Never pause, not even once. (c) Stress the important words.
27. 27.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Smile at your listeners at the end. (b) Laugh at the joke before you tell it. (c) Talk to only one friend in the room.
28. 28.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Know the beginning, middle and end well. (b) Use the same flat voice all the way through. (c) Talk over anyone who asks a question.
29. 29.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Shout every single word. (b) Speak up clearly at the most exciting part. (c) Use a slow, gentle voice for a sad moment.
30. 30.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Make the story three times too long. (b) Practise telling the story before the show. (c) Know the beginning, middle and end well.
31. 31.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a sly fox? (a) a sad, sniffly voice (b) a sly, sneaky voice (c) a deep, booming voice
32. 32.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Wait a moment after a funny line. (b) Use the same voice for every character. (c) Keep your face blank, with no feelings.
33. 33.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Look at the floor the whole time. (b) Use your face to show feelings. (c) Hide your face behind the book.
34. 34.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a robot? (a) a slow, sleepy voice (b) a flat, beeping voice (c) a fast, buzzing voice
35. 35.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Use a deep voice for a giant or a lion. (b) Lean in when you share a secret part. (c) Mix up the order of events.
36. 36.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Keep your eyes closed while you speak. (b) Tell the ending first and spoil the surprise. (c) Act out a few actions, like knocking on a door.
37. 37.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Breathe slowly if you feel nervous. (b) Look around at different listeners, not just one. (c) Use the same voice for every character.
38. 38.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Whisper during the exciting chase. (b) Rush the surprise so nobody notices it. (c) Choose a story that suits your listeners.
39. 39.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Laugh at the joke before you tell it. (b) Speak a little faster when the story gets exciting. (c) Shout every single word.
40. 40.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Speak with your hand over your mouth. (b) Giggle all through the scary parts. (c) Wait for everyone to be quiet before you start.

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