Storytelling Tips Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 22: Storytelling aloud · Set 308 · 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) Know the beginning, middle and end well. (b) Use a soft voice to build suspense. (c) Laugh at the joke before you tell it.
2. 2.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Speak a little faster when the story gets exciting. (b) Make the story three times too long. (c) Whisper during the exciting chase.
3. 3.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Add sound effects like “whoosh” or “bang”. (b) Slow down for the most important moment. (c) Rush the surprise so nobody notices it.
4. 4.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Let your voice rise and fall, not stay flat. (b) Read every word without ever looking up. (c) Never pause, not even once.
5. 5.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Change your voice for each character. (b) Speak slowly and clearly. (c) Read every word without ever looking up.
6. 6.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Wave your arms about for no reason. (b) Stare at the ceiling instead of the audience. (c) Wait for everyone to be quiet before you start.
7. 7.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Wave your arms about for no reason. (b) Start before everyone is listening. (c) Use your hands to show actions.
8. 8.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Mumble so nobody can hear the words. (b) Mutter while looking at your shoes. (c) Pause just before the big surprise.
9. 9.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a sleepy old tortoise? (a) a slow, sleepy voice (b) a calm, wise voice (c) a sad, sniffly voice
10. 10.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Skip the middle of the story. (b) Look at the floor the whole time. (c) Take a calm breath before you begin.
11. 11.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Whisper during the exciting chase. (b) Breathe slowly if you feel nervous. (c) Swing from side to side all the time.
12. 12.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Point to where things happen as you describe them. (b) Forget the ending and stop suddenly. (c) Speak with your hand over your mouth.
13. 13.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Stare at the ceiling instead of the audience. (b) Use a squeaky voice for a tiny mouse. (c) Turn away whenever someone laughs.
14. 14.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Whisper the whole story very quietly. (b) Wait a moment after a funny line. (c) Laugh at the joke before you tell it.
15. 15.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a friendly ghost? (a) a sly, sneaky voice (b) a soft, spooky whisper (c) a sad, sniffly voice
16. 16.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Pause after you ask your listeners a question. (b) Fiddle with your hair the whole time. (c) Read so slowly that everyone falls asleep.
17. 17.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Use a squeaky voice for a tiny mouse. (b) Stress the important words. (c) Shout every single word.
18. 18.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a crying baby elephant? (a) a gruff, grumpy voice (b) a calm, wise voice (c) a sad, sniffly voice
19. 19.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a frightened rabbit? (a) a shaky, scared voice (b) a high, squeaky voice (c) a quick, excited voice
20. 20.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Choose a story that suits your listeners. (b) Turn your back to the listeners. (c) Thank your listeners when you finish.
21. 21.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Use your hands to show actions. (b) Let your voice rise and fall, not stay flat. (c) Talk to only one friend in the room.
22. 22.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Use the same voice for every character. (b) Begin with a hook that grabs attention. (c) Start before everyone is listening.
23. 23.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Stand still instead of swaying about. (b) Hide your face behind the book. (c) Make eye contact with people around the room.
24. 24.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Whisper the whole story very quietly. (b) Ask your listeners a question to involve them. (c) Look at your listeners as you speak.
25. 25.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Turn away whenever someone laughs. (b) Shout every single word. (c) Act out a few actions, like knocking on a door.
26. 26.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Stress the important words. (b) Slow down for the most important moment. (c) Giggle all through the scary parts.
27. 27.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a giggling monkey? (a) a quick, excited voice (b) a fast, buzzing voice (c) a giggly, playful voice
28. 28.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Slow down for the most important moment. (b) Make the story three times too long. (c) Speak loudly enough for everyone to hear.
29. 29.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Chew gum while you tell the story. (b) Tell the ending first and spoil the surprise. (c) Show the size of the giant with your arms.
30. 30.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 slow, sleepy voice
31. 31.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a tiny mouse? (a) a high, squeaky voice (b) a sad, sniffly voice (c) a giggly, playful voice
32. 32.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a huge giant? (a) a sad, sniffly voice (b) a grand, royal voice (c) a deep, booming voice
33. 33.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Stand behind a table so no one can see you. (b) Stop every few lines to ask for water. (c) Ask your listeners a question to involve them.
34. 34.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a buzzing bee? (a) a calm, wise voice (b) a fast, buzzing voice (c) a shaky, scared voice
35. 35.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Talk over anyone who asks a question. (b) Make the story three times too long. (c) Make eye contact with people around the room.
36. 36.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Whisper during the exciting chase. (b) Practise in front of a mirror. (c) Chew gum while you tell the story.
37. 37.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a sly fox? (a) a grand, royal voice (b) a sly, sneaky voice (c) a shaky, scared voice
38. 38.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Look at the floor the whole time. (b) Turn the pages loudly and lose your place. (c) Choose a story that suits your listeners.
39. 39.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Stand still instead of swaying about. (b) Know the beginning, middle and end well. (c) Use the same voice for every character.
40. 40.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Pause so listeners can imagine the scene. (b) Stand where everyone can see you. (c) Speak in a bored voice so it sounds dull.

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