Storytelling Tips Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 22: Storytelling aloud · Set 290 · 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) Make eye contact with people around the room. (b) Stand far away from your listeners. (c) Shout every single word.
2. 2.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a giggling monkey? (a) a quick, excited voice (b) a slow, sleepy voice (c) a giggly, playful voice
3. 3.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a child on her birthday? (a) a giggly, playful voice (b) a quick, excited voice (c) a soft, spooky whisper
4. 4.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Pause so listeners can imagine the scene. (b) Laugh at the joke before you tell it. (c) Pause just before the big surprise.
5. 5.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a sleepy old tortoise? (a) a giggly, playful voice (b) a soft, spooky whisper (c) a slow, sleepy voice
6. 6.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a wise old owl? (a) a high, squeaky voice (b) a giggly, playful voice (c) a calm, wise voice
7. 7.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Hide your face behind the book. (b) Say “umm” after every few words. (c) Ask your listeners a question to involve them.
8. 8.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Keep saying “and then, and then” every line. (b) Swing from side to side all the time. (c) Speak loudly enough for everyone to hear.
9. 9.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a proud king? (a) a fast, buzzing voice (b) a flat, beeping voice (c) a grand, royal voice
10. 10.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Skip the middle of the story. (b) Tell the story in your own words. (c) Keep your eyes on the clock the whole time.
11. 11.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a frightened rabbit? (a) a shaky, scared voice (b) a giggly, playful voice (c) a soft, spooky whisper
12. 12.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Look at the floor the whole time. (b) Start before everyone is listening. (c) Lean in when you share a secret part.
13. 13.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Speak slowly and clearly. (b) Read every word without ever looking up. (c) Keep your story short enough for the time you have.
14. 14.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a tiny mouse? (a) a grand, royal voice (b) a slow, sleepy voice (c) a high, squeaky voice
15. 15.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Keep a calm, steady pace at the start. (b) Use a slow, gentle voice for a sad moment. (c) Hide your face behind the book.
16. 16.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Practise in front of a mirror. (b) Mumble the most important words. (c) Keep saying “and then, and then” every line.
17. 17.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Keep your eyes closed while you speak. (b) Use a deep voice for a giant or a lion. (c) Show the size of the giant with your arms.
18. 18.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Speak softly in a secret or spooky part. (b) Take a calm breath before you begin. (c) Wave your arms about for no reason.
19. 19.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Use the same flat voice all the way through. (b) Thank your listeners when you finish. (c) Forget the names of your characters.
20. 20.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Stare at the ceiling instead of the audience. (b) Talk to only one friend in the room. (c) Speak slowly and clearly.
21. 21.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Speak with your hand over your mouth. (b) Stress the important words. (c) Breathe slowly if you feel nervous.
22. 22.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a crying baby elephant? (a) a shaky, scared voice (b) a deep, booming voice (c) a sad, sniffly voice
23. 23.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Keep your face blank, with no feelings. (b) Laugh at the joke before you tell it. (c) Breathe slowly if you feel nervous.
24. 24.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Ask your listeners a question to involve them. (b) Use the same flat voice all the way through. (c) Pause just before the big surprise.
25. 25.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Turn your back to the listeners. (b) Wait a moment after a funny line. (c) Slow down for the most important moment.
26. 26.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a huge giant? (a) a soft, spooky whisper (b) a deep, booming voice (c) a shaky, scared voice
27. 27.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Mumble the most important words. (b) Turn your back to the listeners. (c) Change your voice for each character.
28. 28.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Speak as fast as you possibly can. (b) Laugh at the joke before you tell it. (c) Stress the important words.
29. 29.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Skip the middle of the story. (b) Hide your face behind the book. (c) Pause after you ask your listeners a question.
30. 30.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Mumble so nobody can hear the words. (b) Point to where things happen as you describe them. (c) Skip the middle of the story.
31. 31.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Hide your face behind the book. (b) Pause so listeners can imagine the scene. (c) Speak with your hand over your mouth.
32. 32.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Breathe slowly if you feel nervous. (b) Mix up the order of events. (c) Pause after you ask your listeners a question.
33. 33.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Keep the events in the right order. (b) Giggle all through the scary parts. (c) Whisper during the exciting chase.
34. 34.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a buzzing bee? (a) a fast, buzzing voice (b) a giggly, playful voice (c) a sad, sniffly voice
35. 35.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Fiddle with your hair the whole time. (b) Stand still instead of swaying about. (c) Ask your listeners a question to involve them.
36. 36.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Keep your story short enough for the time you have. (b) Stand behind a table so no one can see you. (c) Stare at the ceiling instead of the audience.
37. 37.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Fiddle with your hair the whole time. (b) Keep your face blank, with no feelings. (c) Practise telling the story before the show.
38. 38.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Speak in a bored voice so it sounds dull. (b) Smile at your listeners at the end. (c) Fiddle with your hair the whole time.
39. 39.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Speak up clearly at the most exciting part. (b) Add sound effects like “whoosh” or “bang”. (c) Talk to only one friend in the room.
40. 40.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Keep a calm, steady pace at the start. (b) Stand far away from your listeners. (c) Wait for everyone to be quiet before you start.

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