Storytelling Tips Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 22: Storytelling aloud · Set 305 · 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) End with a clear, strong last line. (b) Use your face to show feelings. (c) Talk over anyone who asks a question.
2. 2.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a wise old owl? (a) a fast, buzzing voice (b) a calm, wise voice (c) a soft, spooky whisper
3. 3.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a sly fox? (a) a shaky, scared voice (b) a sly, sneaky voice (c) a flat, beeping voice
4. 4.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a proud king? (a) a quick, excited voice (b) a shaky, scared voice (c) a grand, royal voice
5. 5.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a sleepy old tortoise? (a) a high, squeaky voice (b) a flat, beeping voice (c) a slow, sleepy voice
6. 6.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Keep your eyes closed while you speak. (b) Keep your story short enough for the time you have. (c) Read every word without ever looking up.
7. 7.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Mix up the order of events. (b) Start before everyone is listening. (c) Point to where things happen as you describe them.
8. 8.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Mutter while looking at your shoes. (b) Stand tall and smile at the start. (c) Keep your eyes closed while you speak.
9. 9.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a crying baby elephant? (a) a flat, beeping voice (b) a slow, sleepy voice (c) a sad, sniffly voice
10. 10.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Mumble so nobody can hear the words. (b) Tell the ending first and spoil the surprise. (c) End with a clear, strong last line.
11. 11.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Start with a long list of boring details. (b) Shout every single word. (c) Stress the important words.
12. 12.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Talk to only one friend in the room. (b) Ask your listeners a question to involve them. (c) Pause just before the big surprise.
13. 13.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Stand behind a table so no one can see you. (b) Tell the ending first and spoil the surprise. (c) Use a slow, gentle voice for a sad moment.
14. 14.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Keep saying “and then, and then” every line. (b) Speak loudly enough for everyone to hear. (c) Stand where everyone can see you.
15. 15.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Let your voice rise and fall, not stay flat. (b) Forget the ending and stop suddenly. (c) Mutter while looking at your shoes.
16. 16.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a frightened rabbit? (a) a grand, royal voice (b) a gruff, grumpy voice (c) a shaky, scared voice
17. 17.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Choose a story that suits your listeners. (b) Practise in front of a mirror. (c) Look at the floor the whole time.
18. 18.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Read so slowly that everyone falls asleep. (b) Keep the events in the right order. (c) Never pause, not even once.
19. 19.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Shout every single word. (b) Keep your eyes on the clock the whole time. (c) Use your hands to show actions.
20. 20.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a giggling monkey? (a) a high, squeaky voice (b) a gruff, grumpy voice (c) a giggly, playful voice
21. 21.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Keep a calm, steady pace at the start. (b) Skip the middle of the story. (c) Speak up clearly at the most exciting part.
22. 22.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Look around at different listeners, not just one. (b) Keep your eyes closed while you speak. (c) Talk over anyone who asks a question.
23. 23.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Speak a little faster when the story gets exciting. (b) Use the same flat voice all the way through. (c) Keep your eyes on the clock the whole time.
24. 24.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Lean in when you share a secret part. (b) Speak as fast as you possibly can. (c) Speak slowly and clearly.
25. 25.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a grumpy old bear? (a) a gruff, grumpy voice (b) a quick, excited voice (c) a grand, royal voice
26. 26.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Know the beginning, middle and end well. (b) Speak with your hand over your mouth. (c) Giggle all through the scary parts.
27. 27.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Stop every few lines to ask for water. (b) Mix up the order of events. (c) Change your voice for each character.
28. 28.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Lean in when you share a secret part. (b) Use the same voice for every character. (c) Speak a little faster when the story gets exciting.
29. 29.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Lean in when you share a secret part. (b) Laugh at the joke before you tell it. (c) Use the same voice for every character.
30. 30.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Never practise before the show. (b) Add sound effects like “whoosh” or “bang”. (c) Keep the events in the right order.
31. 31.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Keep your story short enough for the time you have. (b) Let listeners join in with a fun repeated line. (c) Speak in a bored voice so it sounds dull.
32. 32.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Rush the surprise so nobody notices it. (b) Look at your listeners as you speak. (c) Let your voice rise and fall, not stay flat.
33. 33.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a buzzing bee? (a) a fast, buzzing voice (b) a gruff, grumpy voice (c) a shaky, scared voice
34. 34.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a robot? (a) a slow, sleepy voice (b) a sad, sniffly voice (c) a flat, beeping voice
35. 35.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Speak slowly and clearly. (b) Giggle all through the scary parts. (c) Keep saying “and then, and then” every line.
36. 36.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Breathe slowly if you feel nervous. (b) Use a deep voice for a giant or a lion. (c) Turn your back to the listeners.
37. 37.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Use your face to show feelings. (b) Know the beginning, middle and end well. (c) Stand behind a table so no one can see you.
38. 38.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Never pause, not even once. (b) Keep your story short enough for the time you have. (c) Stress the important words.
39. 39.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Use the same flat voice all the way through. (b) Start before everyone is listening. (c) Show the size of the giant with your arms.
40. 40.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Use your face to show feelings. (b) Turn your back to the listeners. (c) Stand far away from your listeners.

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