Storytelling Tips Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 22: Storytelling aloud · Set 304 · 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 face blank, with no feelings. (b) Pause after you ask your listeners a question. (c) Wait a moment after a funny line.
2. 2.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Change your voice for each character. (b) Start with a long list of boring details. (c) Show a picture or a prop if it helps.
3. 3.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Tell it the way you would tell a good friend. (b) Talk over anyone who asks a question. (c) Speak as fast as you possibly can.
4. 4.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a buzzing bee? (a) a sly, sneaky voice (b) a slow, sleepy voice (c) a fast, buzzing voice
5. 5.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Look at the floor the whole time. (b) Stand where everyone can see you. (c) Forget the names of your characters.
6. 6.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a child on her birthday? (a) a high, squeaky voice (b) a giggly, playful voice (c) a quick, excited voice
7. 7.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Keep your eyes on the clock the whole time. (b) Keep saying “and then, and then” every line. (c) Use a slow, gentle voice for a sad moment.
8. 8.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a robot? (a) a slow, sleepy voice (b) a soft, spooky whisper (c) a flat, beeping voice
9. 9.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Make eye contact with people around the room. (b) Fiddle with your hair the whole time. (c) Stand tall and smile at the start.
10. 10.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Smile during the happy parts. (b) Keep saying “and then, and then” every line. (c) Forget the ending and stop suddenly.
11. 11.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Wait a moment after a funny line. (b) Look at your listeners as you speak. (c) Shout every single word.
12. 12.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a proud king? (a) a sad, sniffly voice (b) a fast, buzzing voice (c) a grand, royal voice
13. 13.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Start with a long list of boring details. (b) Breathe slowly if you feel nervous. (c) Use the same voice for every character.
14. 14.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Whisper the whole story very quietly. (b) Wave your arms about for no reason. (c) Keep your story short enough for the time you have.
15. 15.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a frightened rabbit? (a) a shaky, scared voice (b) a high, squeaky voice (c) a sad, sniffly voice
16. 16.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Tell the ending first and spoil the surprise. (b) Choose a story that suits your listeners. (c) Mumble the most important words.
17. 17.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Make eye contact with people around the room. (b) Use the same flat voice all the way through. (c) Add sound effects like “whoosh” or “bang”.
18. 18.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Wait for everyone to be quiet before you start. (b) Stop every few lines to ask for water. (c) Use a deep voice for a giant or a lion.
19. 19.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Mix up the order of events. (b) Turn away whenever someone laughs. (c) Look around at different listeners, not just one.
20. 20.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Speak as fast as you possibly can. (b) Speak up clearly at the most exciting part. (c) Use your face to show feelings.
21. 21.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Giggle all through the scary parts. (b) Speak softly in a secret or spooky part. (c) Take a calm breath before you begin.
22. 22.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a grumpy old bear? (a) a fast, buzzing voice (b) a grand, royal voice (c) a gruff, grumpy voice
23. 23.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Giggle all through the scary parts. (b) Use your hands to show actions. (c) Hide your face behind the book.
24. 24.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Choose a story that suits your listeners. (b) Look around at different listeners, not just one. (c) Mumble so nobody can hear the words.
25. 25.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Tell the story in your own words. (b) Giggle all through the scary parts. (c) Never pause, not even once.
26. 26.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a sly fox? (a) a calm, wise voice (b) a sly, sneaky voice (c) a slow, sleepy voice
27. 27.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Speak slowly and clearly. (b) Use your face to show feelings. (c) Use the same voice for every character.
28. 28.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Laugh at the joke before you tell it. (b) Practise in front of a mirror. (c) Point to where things happen as you describe them.
29. 29.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Smile during the happy parts. (b) Pause after you ask your listeners a question. (c) Keep your eyes closed while you speak.
30. 30.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Forget the ending and stop suddenly. (b) Take a calm breath before you begin. (c) Mumble the most important words.
31. 31.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Start before everyone is listening. (b) Talk to only one friend in the room. (c) Practise in front of a mirror.
32. 32.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Giggle all through the scary parts. (b) Add sound effects like “whoosh” or “bang”. (c) Turn away whenever someone laughs.
33. 33.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a huge giant? (a) a soft, spooky whisper (b) a grand, royal voice (c) a deep, booming voice
34. 34.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Start with a long list of boring details. (b) Whisper during the exciting chase. (c) Speak up clearly at the most exciting part.
35. 35.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Make the story three times too long. (b) Stand tall and smile at the start. (c) Keep saying “and then, and then” every line.
36. 36.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Start before everyone is listening. (b) Mutter while looking at your shoes. (c) Thank your listeners when you finish.
37. 37.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a crying baby elephant? (a) a sly, sneaky voice (b) a sad, sniffly voice (c) a flat, beeping voice
38. 38.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Answer your phone in the middle of the story. (b) Keep a calm, steady pace at the start. (c) Stand where everyone can see you.
39. 39.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Use the same flat voice all the way through. (b) Speak loudly enough for everyone to hear. (c) Hide your face behind the book.
40. 40.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Turn away whenever someone laughs. (b) Speak a little faster when the story gets exciting. (c) Swing from side to side all the time.

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