Storytelling Tips Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 22: Storytelling aloud · Set 306 · 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) Use a deep voice for a giant or a lion. (b) Speak a little faster when the story gets exciting. (c) Read so slowly that everyone falls asleep.
2. 2.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Let your voice rise and fall, not stay flat. (b) Practise in front of a mirror. (c) Whisper during the exciting chase.
3. 3.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Whisper the whole story very quietly. (b) Look at your listeners as you speak. (c) Choose a story that suits your listeners.
4. 4.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a friendly ghost? (a) a soft, spooky whisper (b) a slow, sleepy voice (c) a calm, wise voice
5. 5.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a sleepy old tortoise? (a) a fast, buzzing voice (b) a slow, sleepy voice (c) a soft, spooky whisper
6. 6.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a proud king? (a) a high, squeaky voice (b) a flat, beeping voice (c) a grand, royal voice
7. 7.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Never pause, not even once. (b) Speak in a bored voice so it sounds dull. (c) Thank your listeners when you finish.
8. 8.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Look at the floor the whole time. (b) Know the beginning, middle and end well. (c) Keep your eyes on the clock the whole time.
9. 9.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Smile at your listeners at the end. (b) Tell the ending first and spoil the surprise. (c) Speak a little faster when the story gets exciting.
10. 10.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Breathe slowly if you feel nervous. (b) Speak loudly enough for everyone to hear. (c) Turn the pages loudly and lose your place.
11. 11.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a giggling monkey? (a) a fast, buzzing voice (b) a giggly, playful voice (c) a calm, wise voice
12. 12.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a buzzing bee? (a) a fast, buzzing voice (b) a grand, royal voice (c) a high, squeaky voice
13. 13.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Use a soft voice to build suspense. (b) Stare at the ceiling instead of the audience. (c) Speak softly in a secret or spooky part.
14. 14.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Use your face to show feelings. (b) Skip the middle of the story. (c) Let your voice rise and fall, not stay flat.
15. 15.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Breathe slowly if you feel nervous. (b) Read every word without ever looking up. (c) Speak slowly and clearly.
16. 16.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Lean in when you share a secret part. (b) Turn away whenever someone laughs. (c) Know the beginning, middle and end well.
17. 17.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Say “umm” after every few words. (b) Stand where everyone can see you. (c) Mutter while looking at your shoes.
18. 18.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a grumpy old bear? (a) a gruff, grumpy voice (b) a fast, buzzing voice (c) a deep, booming voice
19. 19.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Skip the middle of the story. (b) Stare at the ceiling instead of the audience. (c) Let your voice rise and fall, not stay flat.
20. 20.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a crying baby elephant? (a) a calm, wise voice (b) a high, squeaky voice (c) a sad, sniffly voice
21. 21.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a tiny mouse? (a) a high, squeaky voice (b) a calm, wise voice (c) a gruff, grumpy voice
22. 22.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a sly fox? (a) a sly, sneaky voice (b) a deep, booming voice (c) a flat, beeping voice
23. 23.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Use a squeaky voice for a tiny mouse. (b) Use your hands to show actions. (c) Start with a long list of boring details.
24. 24.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Chew gum while you tell the story. (b) Laugh at the joke before you tell it. (c) Lean in when you share a secret part.
25. 25.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Stand where everyone can see you. (b) Keep saying “and then, and then” every line. (c) Smile during the happy parts.
26. 26.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Mix up the order of events. (b) Let listeners join in with a fun repeated line. (c) Speak slowly and clearly.
27. 27.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Use the same voice for every character. (b) Rush the surprise so nobody notices it. (c) Make eye contact with people around the room.
28. 28.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Read so slowly that everyone falls asleep. (b) Rush the surprise so nobody notices it. (c) Speak up clearly at the most exciting part.
29. 29.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Rush the surprise so nobody notices it. (b) Mutter while looking at your shoes. (c) Practise telling the story before the show.
30. 30.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a wise old owl? (a) a calm, wise voice (b) a shaky, scared voice (c) a soft, spooky whisper
31. 31.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Use the same flat voice all the way through. (b) Stand tall and smile at the start. (c) Know the beginning, middle and end well.
32. 32.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Use a squeaky voice for a tiny mouse. (b) Giggle all through the scary parts. (c) Speak slowly and clearly.
33. 33.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Use a soft voice to build suspense. (b) Tell it the way you would tell a good friend. (c) Never practise before the show.
34. 34.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Look at the floor the whole time. (b) Breathe slowly if you feel nervous. (c) Show the size of the giant with your arms.
35. 35.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a frightened rabbit? (a) a quick, excited voice (b) a slow, sleepy voice (c) a shaky, scared voice
36. 36.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Wave your arms about for no reason. (b) Whisper during the exciting chase. (c) Pause so listeners can imagine the scene.
37. 37.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Speak as fast as you possibly can. (b) Change your voice for each character. (c) Giggle all through the scary parts.
38. 38.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Keep your story short enough for the time you have. (b) Act out a few actions, like knocking on a door. (c) Rush the surprise so nobody notices it.
39. 39.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Keep your eyes closed while you speak. (b) Turn your back to the listeners. (c) Use your hands to show actions.
40. 40.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Look around at different listeners, not just one. (b) Skip the middle of the story. (c) Start with a long list of boring details.

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