Storytelling Tips Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 22: Storytelling aloud · Set 311 · 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.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a friendly ghost? (a) a high, squeaky voice (b) a soft, spooky whisper (c) a gruff, grumpy voice
2. 2.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Whisper during the exciting chase. (b) Take a calm breath before you begin. (c) Stare at the ceiling instead of the audience.
3. 3.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Skip the middle of the story. (b) Stop every few lines to ask for water. (c) Use a squeaky voice for a tiny mouse.
4. 4.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Choose a story that suits your listeners. (b) Tell the ending first and spoil the surprise. (c) Fiddle with your hair the whole time.
5. 5.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Make eye contact with people around the room. (b) Make the story three times too long. (c) Shout every single word.
6. 6.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Know the beginning, middle and end well. (b) Hide your face behind the book. (c) Smile at your listeners at the end.
7. 7.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Stand behind a table so no one can see you. (b) Mix up the order of events. (c) Change your voice for each character.
8. 8.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Stand behind a table so no one can see you. (b) Chew gum while you tell the story. (c) Stand tall and smile at the start.
9. 9.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a robot? (a) a deep, booming voice (b) a grand, royal voice (c) a flat, beeping voice
10. 10.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Answer your phone in the middle of the story. (b) Keep the events in the right order. (c) Read so slowly that everyone falls asleep.
11. 11.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Fiddle with your hair the whole time. (b) End with a clear, strong last line. (c) Lean in when you share a secret part.
12. 12.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Stand where everyone can see you. (b) Tell it the way you would tell a good friend. (c) Speak in a bored voice so it sounds dull.
13. 13.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a giggling monkey? (a) a deep, booming voice (b) a giggly, playful voice (c) a flat, beeping voice
14. 14.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Use a soft voice to build suspense. (b) Take a calm breath before you begin. (c) Say “umm” after every few words.
15. 15.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Keep your face blank, with no feelings. (b) Practise telling the story before the show. (c) End with a clear, strong last line.
16. 16.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Look around at different listeners, not just one. (b) Know the beginning, middle and end well. (c) Tell the ending first and spoil the surprise.
17. 17.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Pause just before the big surprise. (b) Make the story three times too long. (c) Use the same voice for every character.
18. 18.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Speak up clearly at the most exciting part. (b) Keep a calm, steady pace at the start. (c) Make the story three times too long.
19. 19.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Wait a moment after a funny line. (b) Use a slow, gentle voice for a sad moment. (c) Keep your eyes on the clock the whole time.
20. 20.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Slow down for the most important moment. (b) Turn your back to the listeners. (c) Change your voice for each character.
21. 21.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a wise old owl? (a) a quick, excited voice (b) a shaky, scared voice (c) a calm, wise voice
22. 22.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Wait for everyone to be quiet before you start. (b) Act out a few actions, like knocking on a door. (c) Giggle all through the scary parts.
23. 23.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Read so slowly that everyone falls asleep. (b) Speak as fast as you possibly can. (c) Use your face to show feelings.
24. 24.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Wait for everyone to be quiet before you start. (b) Know the beginning, middle and end well. (c) Talk to only one friend in the room.
25. 25.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Stop in the middle to check a phone. (b) Let your voice rise and fall, not stay flat. (c) Act out a few actions, like knocking on a door.
26. 26.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Use your face to show feelings. (b) Mumble the most important words. (c) Keep the events in the right order.
27. 27.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Keep your eyes on the clock the whole time. (b) Look around at different listeners, not just one. (c) Whisper during the exciting chase.
28. 28.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a grumpy old bear? (a) a shaky, scared voice (b) a gruff, grumpy voice (c) a high, squeaky voice
29. 29.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Use your hands to show actions. (b) Pause after you ask your listeners a question. (c) Talk over anyone who asks a question.
30. 30.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Speak slowly and clearly. (b) Answer your phone in the middle of the story. (c) Whisper the whole story very quietly.
31. 31.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Lean in when you share a secret part. (b) Stare at the ceiling instead of the audience. (c) Skip the middle of the story.
32. 32.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Let your voice rise and fall, not stay flat. (b) Fiddle with your hair the whole time. (c) Speak as fast as you possibly can.
33. 33.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Talk to only one friend in the room. (b) Tell the story in your own words. (c) Skip the middle of the story.
34. 34.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a huge giant? (a) a sly, sneaky voice (b) a calm, wise voice (c) a deep, booming voice
35. 35.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Use your face to show feelings. (b) Stand far away from your listeners. (c) Add sound effects like “whoosh” or “bang”.
36. 36.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) Breathe slowly if you feel nervous.
37. 37.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Read so slowly that everyone falls asleep. (b) Use your hands to show actions. (c) Stare at the ceiling instead of the audience.
38. 38.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Know the beginning, middle and end well. (b) Show a picture or a prop if it helps. (c) Answer your phone in the middle of the story.
39. 39.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Turn the pages loudly and lose your place. (b) Stress the important words. (c) Use the same flat voice all the way through.
40. 40.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a crying baby elephant? (a) a fast, buzzing voice (b) a gruff, grumpy voice (c) a sad, sniffly voice

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