Storytelling Tips Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 22: Storytelling aloud · Set 298 · 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) Make eye contact with people around the room. (b) Slow down for the most important moment. (c) Mumble so nobody can hear the words.
2. 2.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a grumpy old bear? (a) a sad, sniffly voice (b) a gruff, grumpy voice (c) a deep, booming voice
3. 3.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Use a soft voice to build suspense. (b) Speak as fast as you possibly can. (c) Answer your phone in the middle of the story.
4. 4.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Keep saying “and then, and then” every line. (b) Ask your listeners a question to involve them. (c) Stand tall and smile at the start.
5. 5.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a friendly ghost? (a) a soft, spooky whisper (b) a sly, sneaky voice (c) a quick, excited voice
6. 6.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Speak up clearly at the most exciting part. (b) Laugh at the joke before you tell it. (c) Look at your listeners as you speak.
7. 7.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Wait for everyone to be quiet before you start. (b) Chew gum while you tell the story. (c) Use a slow, gentle voice for a sad moment.
8. 8.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Say “umm” after every few words. (b) Look at your listeners as you speak. (c) Smile at your listeners at the end.
9. 9.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Point to where things happen as you describe them. (b) Let your voice rise and fall, not stay flat. (c) Whisper the whole story very quietly.
10. 10.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Whisper during the exciting chase. (b) Speak a little faster when the story gets exciting. (c) Speak with your hand over your mouth.
11. 11.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a child on her birthday? (a) a deep, booming voice (b) a shaky, scared voice (c) a quick, excited voice
12. 12.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Stress the important words. (b) Act out a few actions, like knocking on a door. (c) Keep your eyes on the clock the whole time.
13. 13.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Stand where everyone can see you. (b) Giggle all through the scary parts. (c) Smile during the happy parts.
14. 14.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a buzzing bee? (a) a fast, buzzing voice (b) a sly, sneaky voice (c) a quick, excited voice
15. 15.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Use a deep voice for a giant or a lion. (b) Skip the middle of the story. (c) Slow down for the most important moment.
16. 16.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Use your face to show feelings. (b) Use a soft voice to build suspense. (c) Wave your arms about for no reason.
17. 17.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Talk over anyone who asks a question. (b) Speak softly in a secret or spooky part. (c) Whisper during the exciting chase.
18. 18.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a giggling monkey? (a) a giggly, playful voice (b) a shaky, scared voice (c) a sly, sneaky voice
19. 19.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Stand tall and smile at the start. (b) Use your face to show feelings. (c) Turn your back to the listeners.
20. 20.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a robot? (a) a shaky, scared voice (b) a flat, beeping voice (c) a soft, spooky whisper
21. 21.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Swing from side to side all the time. (b) Use a squeaky voice for a tiny mouse. (c) Laugh at the joke before you tell it.
22. 22.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Practise telling the story before the show. (b) Choose a story that suits your listeners. (c) Look at the floor the whole time.
23. 23.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Wave your arms about for no reason. (b) Use a deep voice for a giant or a lion. (c) Shout every single word.
24. 24.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Use a slow, gentle voice for a sad moment. (b) Speak softly in a secret or spooky part. (c) Keep your face blank, with no feelings.
25. 25.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a sleepy old tortoise? (a) a slow, sleepy voice (b) a deep, booming voice (c) a gruff, grumpy voice
26. 26.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Tell the ending first and spoil the surprise. (b) Rush through the ending to finish fast. (c) Practise in front of a mirror.
27. 27.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Rush the surprise so nobody notices it. (b) Speak a little faster when the story gets exciting. (c) End with a clear, strong last line.
28. 28.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Pause so listeners can imagine the scene. (b) Smile during the happy parts. (c) Forget the ending and stop suddenly.
29. 29.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) End with a clear, strong last line. (b) Laugh during the sad parts. (c) Forget the ending and stop suddenly.
30. 30.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Chew gum while you tell the story. (b) Talk to only one friend in the room. (c) Look around at different listeners, not just one.
31. 31.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Speak with your hand over your mouth. (b) Say “umm” after every few words. (c) Ask your listeners a question to involve them.
32. 32.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a proud king? (a) a shaky, scared voice (b) a quick, excited voice (c) a grand, royal voice
33. 33.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Stress the important words. (b) Whisper the whole story very quietly. (c) Speak in a bored voice so it sounds dull.
34. 34.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Say “umm” after every few words. (b) Mix up the order of events. (c) Take a calm breath before you begin.
35. 35.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Practise telling the story before the show. (b) Use a deep voice for a giant or a lion. (c) Talk over anyone who asks a question.
36. 36.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Lean in when you share a secret part. (b) Never pause, not even once. (c) Stress the important words.
37. 37.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Take a calm breath before you begin. (b) Keep your eyes closed while you speak. (c) Ask your listeners a question to involve them.
38. 38.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a frightened rabbit? (a) a high, squeaky voice (b) a gruff, grumpy voice (c) a shaky, scared voice
39. 39.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a wise old owl? (a) a fast, buzzing voice (b) a grand, royal voice (c) a calm, wise voice
40. 40.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a huge giant? (a) a sly, sneaky voice (b) a gruff, grumpy voice (c) a deep, booming voice

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