Storytelling Tips Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 22: Storytelling aloud · Set 320 · 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) Point to where things happen as you describe them. (b) Turn away whenever someone laughs. (c) Stand where everyone can see you.
2. 2.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Slow down for the most important moment. (b) Forget the names of your characters. (c) Know the beginning, middle and end well.
3. 3.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Use the same flat voice all the way through. (b) Stare at the ceiling instead of the audience. (c) Speak up clearly at the most exciting part.
4. 4.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
5. 5.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a frightened rabbit? (a) a shaky, scared voice (b) a calm, wise voice (c) a flat, beeping voice
6. 6.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Answer your phone in the middle of the story. (b) Rush through the ending to finish fast. (c) Change your voice for each character.
7. 7.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a sleepy old tortoise? (a) a sad, sniffly voice (b) a slow, sleepy voice (c) a fast, buzzing voice
8. 8.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Point to where things happen as you describe them. (b) Read so slowly that everyone falls asleep. (c) Use a soft voice to build suspense.
9. 9.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Laugh at the joke before you tell it. (b) Skip the middle of the story. (c) Choose a story that suits your listeners.
10. 10.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Let listeners join in with a fun repeated line. (b) Chew gum while you tell the story. (c) Use a soft voice to build suspense.
11. 11.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Keep saying “and then, and then” every line. (b) Ask your listeners a question to involve them. (c) Chew gum while you tell the story.
12. 12.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Use a deep voice for a giant or a lion. (b) Pause just before the big surprise. (c) Fiddle with your hair the whole time.
13. 13.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Take a calm breath before you begin. (b) Stare at the ceiling instead of the audience. (c) Skip the middle of the story.
14. 14.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Begin with a hook that grabs attention. (b) Keep the events in the right order. (c) Mumble the most important words.
15. 15.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Wait for everyone to be quiet before you start. (b) Keep your face blank, with no feelings. (c) Wait a moment after a funny line.
16. 16.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a child on her birthday? (a) a shaky, scared voice (b) a grand, royal voice (c) a quick, excited voice
17. 17.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a wise old owl? (a) a fast, buzzing voice (b) a giggly, playful voice (c) a calm, wise voice
18. 18.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Use the same voice for every character. (b) Let listeners join in with a fun repeated line. (c) Make the story three times too long.
19. 19.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Use a deep voice for a giant or a lion. (b) Thank your listeners when you finish. (c) Start before everyone is listening.
20. 20.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a giggling monkey? (a) a giggly, playful voice (b) a grand, royal voice (c) a sly, sneaky voice
21. 21.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a friendly ghost? (a) a shaky, scared voice (b) a soft, spooky whisper (c) a gruff, grumpy voice
22. 22.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Look at your listeners as you speak. (b) Turn your back to the listeners. (c) Swing from side to side all the time.
23. 23.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a proud king? (a) a shaky, scared voice (b) a sad, sniffly voice (c) a grand, royal voice
24. 24.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Use your face to show feelings. (b) Speak loudly enough for everyone to hear. (c) Read every word without ever looking up.
25. 25.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Speak loudly enough for everyone to hear. (b) Let listeners join in with a fun repeated line. (c) Keep your eyes on the clock the whole time.
26. 26.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) Let your voice rise and fall, not stay flat.
27. 27.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Giggle all through the scary parts. (b) Shout every single word. (c) Wait a moment after a funny line.
28. 28.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Never practise before the show. (b) Turn your back to the listeners. (c) Speak slowly and clearly.
29. 29.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Never pause, not even once. (b) Breathe slowly if you feel nervous. (c) Change your voice for each character.
30. 30.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a tiny mouse? (a) a deep, booming voice (b) a high, squeaky voice (c) a grand, royal voice
31. 31.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Start before everyone is listening. (b) Add sound effects like “whoosh” or “bang”. (c) Speak as fast as you possibly can.
32. 32.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Start with a long list of boring details. (b) Slow down for the most important moment. (c) Giggle all through the scary parts.
33. 33.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a grumpy old bear? (a) a calm, wise voice (b) a soft, spooky whisper (c) a gruff, grumpy voice
34. 34.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a sly fox? (a) a sly, sneaky voice (b) a fast, buzzing voice (c) a quick, excited voice
35. 35.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Use the same voice for every character. (b) Hide your face behind the book. (c) Smile at your listeners at the end.
36. 36.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Swing from side to side all the time. (b) Choose a story that suits your listeners. (c) Use a slow, gentle voice for a sad moment.
37. 37.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a robot? (a) a giggly, playful voice (b) a sad, sniffly voice (c) a flat, beeping voice
38. 38.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a huge giant? (a) a slow, sleepy voice (b) a deep, booming voice (c) a high, squeaky voice
39. 39.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Fiddle with your hair the whole time. (b) Look at the floor the whole time. (c) Tell it the way you would tell a good friend.
40. 40.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Stand far away from your listeners. (b) Thank your listeners when you finish. (c) Wait a moment after a funny line.

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