Storytelling Tips Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 22: Storytelling aloud · Set 303 · 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) Keep your eyes on the clock the whole time. (b) Let your voice rise and fall, not stay flat. (c) Smile during the happy parts.
2. 2.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a sly fox? (a) a sly, sneaky voice (b) a grand, royal voice (c) a sad, sniffly voice
3. 3.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a wise old owl? (a) a shaky, scared voice (b) a quick, excited voice (c) a calm, wise voice
4. 4.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Shout every single word. (b) Use a squeaky voice for a tiny mouse. (c) Ask your listeners a question to involve them.
5. 5.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a robot? (a) a quick, excited voice (b) a flat, beeping voice (c) a fast, buzzing voice
6. 6.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Never practise before the show. (b) Stand tall and smile at the start. (c) Laugh at the joke before you tell it.
7. 7.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a frightened rabbit? (a) a quick, excited voice (b) a deep, booming voice (c) a shaky, scared voice
8. 8.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Never pause, not even once. (b) Pause so listeners can imagine the scene. (c) Pause after you ask your listeners a question.
9. 9.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) End with a clear, strong last line. (b) Rush the surprise so nobody notices it. (c) Start before everyone is listening.
10. 10.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a friendly ghost? (a) a shaky, scared voice (b) a soft, spooky whisper (c) a fast, buzzing voice
11. 11.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a sleepy old tortoise? (a) a soft, spooky whisper (b) a slow, sleepy voice (c) a deep, booming voice
12. 12.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Thank your listeners when you finish. (b) Use a soft voice to build suspense. (c) Rush the surprise so nobody notices it.
13. 13.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Speak up clearly at the most exciting part. (b) Speak slowly and clearly. (c) Mutter while looking at your shoes.
14. 14.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a proud king? (a) a giggly, playful voice (b) a grand, royal voice (c) a quick, excited voice
15. 15.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a grumpy old bear? (a) a fast, buzzing voice (b) a gruff, grumpy voice (c) a deep, booming voice
16. 16.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Whisper during the exciting chase. (b) Stand far away from your listeners. (c) Take a calm breath before you begin.
17. 17.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Show a picture or a prop if it helps. (b) Make eye contact with people around the room. (c) Speak as fast as you possibly can.
18. 18.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Stand behind a table so no one can see you. (b) Skip the middle of the story. (c) Make eye contact with people around the room.
19. 19.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Ask your listeners a question to involve them. (b) Shout every single word. (c) Giggle all through the scary parts.
20. 20.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Point to where things happen as you describe them. (b) Mumble the most important words. (c) Show a picture or a prop if it helps.
21. 21.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Keep saying “and then, and then” every line. (b) Look at the floor the whole time. (c) Lean in when you share a secret part.
22. 22.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Speak a little faster when the story gets exciting. (b) Use a soft voice to build suspense. (c) Stare at the ceiling instead of the audience.
23. 23.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Mix up the order of events. (b) Point to where things happen as you describe them. (c) Speak a little faster when the story gets exciting.
24. 24.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Speak in a bored voice so it sounds dull. (b) Stand still instead of swaying about. (c) Keep saying “and then, and then” every line.
25. 25.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Take a calm breath before you begin. (b) Look at your listeners as you speak. (c) Read every word without ever looking up.
26. 26.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Smile at your listeners at the end. (b) Know the beginning, middle and end well. (c) Laugh during the sad parts.
27. 27.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Keep your eyes closed while you speak. (b) Speak softly in a secret or spooky part. (c) Talk over anyone who asks a question.
28. 28.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Wait for everyone to be quiet before you start. (b) Choose a story that suits your listeners. (c) Stand behind a table so no one can see you.
29. 29.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Read so slowly that everyone falls asleep. (b) Change your voice for each character. (c) Stand where everyone can see you.
30. 30.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Forget the ending and stop suddenly. (b) Chew gum while you tell the story. (c) Wait a moment after a funny line.
31. 31.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) End with a clear, strong last line. (b) Giggle all through the scary parts. (c) Let your voice rise and fall, not stay flat.
32. 32.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a giggling monkey? (a) a giggly, playful voice (b) a fast, buzzing voice (c) a sly, sneaky voice
33. 33.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Laugh at the joke before you tell it. (b) Keep your story short enough for the time you have. (c) Mumble the most important words.
34. 34.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Use a squeaky voice for a tiny mouse. (b) Look at the floor the whole time. (c) Look around at different listeners, not just one.
35. 35.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a child on her birthday? (a) a slow, sleepy voice (b) a quick, excited voice (c) a flat, beeping voice
36. 36.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Pause so listeners can imagine the scene. (b) Mumble so nobody can hear the words. (c) Turn your back to the listeners.
37. 37.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a buzzing bee? (a) a fast, buzzing voice (b) a high, squeaky voice (c) a deep, booming voice
38. 38.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Laugh at the joke before you tell it. (b) Whisper the whole story very quietly. (c) Slow down for the most important moment.
39. 39.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Look at the floor the whole time. (b) Speak up clearly at the most exciting part. (c) Stop in the middle to check a phone.
40. 40.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Practise telling the story before the show. (b) Speak up clearly at the most exciting part. (c) Talk over anyone who asks a question.

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