Storytelling Tips Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 22: Storytelling aloud · Set 32 · 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 a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Mumble the most important words. (b) Use the same voice for every character. (c) Use your face to show feelings.
2. 2.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a crying baby elephant? (a) a soft, spooky whisper (b) a deep, booming voice (c) a sad, sniffly voice
3. 3.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Show a picture or a prop if it helps. (b) Slow down for the most important moment. (c) Look at the floor the whole time.
4. 4.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Pause so listeners can imagine the scene. (b) Never pause, not even once. (c) Tell it the way you would tell a good friend.
5. 5.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Use the same voice for every character. (b) Speak slowly and clearly. (c) Laugh during the sad parts.
6. 6.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Whisper the whole story very quietly. (b) Forget the ending and stop suddenly. (c) Speak a little faster when the story gets exciting.
7. 7.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Never practise before the show. (b) Slow down for the most important moment. (c) Wait a moment after a funny line.
8. 8.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a tiny mouse? (a) a high, squeaky voice (b) a slow, sleepy voice (c) a calm, wise voice
9. 9.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a giggling monkey? (a) a giggly, playful voice (b) a gruff, grumpy voice (c) a high, squeaky voice
10. 10.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a child on her birthday? (a) a slow, sleepy voice (b) a grand, royal voice (c) a quick, excited voice
11. 11.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Speak softly in a secret or spooky part. (b) Use a deep voice for a giant or a lion. (c) Hide your face behind the book.
12. 12.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a robot? (a) a deep, booming voice (b) a flat, beeping voice (c) a quick, excited voice
13. 13.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Skip the middle of the story. (b) Use your face to show feelings. (c) End with a clear, strong last line.
14. 14.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Choose a story that suits your listeners. (b) Stand far away from your listeners. (c) Use the same voice for every character.
15. 15.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Thank your listeners when you finish. (b) Tell the ending first and spoil the surprise. (c) Whisper the whole story very quietly.
16. 16.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Stress the important words. (b) Speak slowly and clearly. (c) Mix up the order of events.
17. 17.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Fiddle with your hair the whole time. (b) Know the beginning, middle and end well. (c) Stare at the ceiling instead of the audience.
18. 18.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a sly fox? (a) a sly, sneaky voice (b) a giggly, playful voice (c) a slow, sleepy voice
19. 19.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Keep your story short enough for the time you have. (b) Wave your arms about for no reason. (c) Skip the middle of the story.
20. 20.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Talk to only one friend in the room. (b) Wave your arms about for no reason. (c) Add sound effects like “whoosh” or “bang”.
21. 21.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Use a squeaky voice for a tiny mouse. (b) Keep your face blank, with no feelings. (c) Forget the ending and stop suddenly.
22. 22.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Use your hands to show actions. (b) Show a picture or a prop if it helps. (c) Stand behind a table so no one can see you.
23. 23.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Look at the floor the whole time. (b) Use your hands to show actions. (c) Keep saying “and then, and then” every line.
24. 24.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Point to where things happen as you describe them. (b) Laugh at the joke before you tell it. (c) Pause after you ask your listeners a question.
25. 25.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Stop every few lines to ask for water. (b) Speak up clearly at the most exciting part. (c) Talk over anyone who asks a question.
26. 26.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) End with a clear, strong last line. (b) Keep your eyes closed while you speak. (c) Mumble the most important words.
27. 27.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Mix up the order of events. (b) Let your voice rise and fall, not stay flat. (c) Skip the middle of the story.
28. 28.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Whisper the whole story very quietly. (b) Stand still instead of swaying about. (c) Use the same voice for every character.
29. 29.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a grumpy old bear? (a) a gruff, grumpy voice (b) a high, squeaky voice (c) a soft, spooky whisper
30. 30.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a friendly ghost? (a) a gruff, grumpy voice (b) a soft, spooky whisper (c) a deep, booming voice
31. 31.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Use a squeaky voice for a tiny mouse. (b) Practise in front of a mirror. (c) Speak in a bored voice so it sounds dull.
32. 32.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Answer your phone in the middle of the story. (b) Start with a long list of boring details. (c) Show the size of the giant with your arms.
33. 33.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Ask your listeners a question to involve them. (b) Stare at the ceiling instead of the audience. (c) Speak with your hand over your mouth.
34. 34.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Mumble so nobody can hear the words. (b) Speak softly in a secret or spooky part. (c) Never pause, not even once.
35. 35.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Answer your phone in the middle of the story. (b) Change your voice for each character. (c) Pause so listeners can imagine the scene.
36. 36.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a frightened rabbit? (a) a fast, buzzing voice (b) a sad, sniffly voice (c) a shaky, scared voice
37. 37.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Talk to only one friend in the room. (b) Thank your listeners when you finish. (c) Add sound effects like “whoosh” or “bang”.
38. 38.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a huge giant? (a) a slow, sleepy voice (b) a sad, sniffly voice (c) a deep, booming voice
39. 39.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Turn your back to the listeners. (b) Stop every few lines to ask for water. (c) Take a calm breath before you begin.
40. 40.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a wise old owl? (a) a grand, royal voice (b) a soft, spooky whisper (c) a calm, wise voice

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