Storytelling Tips Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 22: Storytelling aloud · Set 323 · 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) Use a soft voice to build suspense. (b) Chew gum while you tell the story. (c) Forget the ending and stop suddenly.
2. 2.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Keep your face blank, with no feelings. (b) Practise in front of a mirror. (c) Mumble so nobody can hear the words.
3. 3.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a huge giant? (a) a deep, booming voice (b) a shaky, scared voice (c) a slow, sleepy voice
4. 4.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a sleepy old tortoise? (a) a sly, sneaky voice (b) a slow, sleepy voice (c) a shaky, scared voice
5. 5.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Ask your listeners a question to involve them. (b) Pause so listeners can imagine the scene. (c) Keep your face blank, with no feelings.
6. 6.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a grumpy old bear? (a) a quick, excited voice (b) a gruff, grumpy voice (c) a fast, buzzing voice
7. 7.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Look at the floor the whole time. (b) Smile at your listeners at the end. (c) Make eye contact with people around the room.
8. 8.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a crying baby elephant? (a) a shaky, scared voice (b) a fast, buzzing voice (c) a sad, sniffly voice
9. 9.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Speak a little faster when the story gets exciting. (b) Laugh at the joke before you tell it. (c) Keep your eyes on the clock the whole time.
10. 10.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Keep a calm, steady pace at the start. (b) Smile during the happy parts. (c) Read so slowly that everyone falls asleep.
11. 11.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Tell the story in your own words. (b) Use the same flat voice all the way through. (c) Start before everyone is listening.
12. 12.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Stand far away from your listeners. (b) Speak a little faster when the story gets exciting. (c) Speak loudly enough for everyone to hear.
13. 13.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a wise old owl? (a) a giggly, playful voice (b) a grand, royal voice (c) a calm, wise voice
14. 14.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Look at your listeners as you speak. (b) Keep your eyes on the clock the whole time. (c) Answer your phone in the middle of the story.
15. 15.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a buzzing bee? (a) a soft, spooky whisper (b) a deep, booming voice (c) a fast, buzzing voice
16. 16.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Stand tall and smile at the start. (b) Tell the ending first and spoil the surprise. (c) Read every word without ever looking up.
17. 17.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Speak up clearly at the most exciting part. (b) Swing from side to side all the time. (c) Forget the ending and stop suddenly.
18. 18.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Use a slow, gentle voice for a sad moment. (b) Turn your back to the listeners. (c) Forget the names of your characters.
19. 19.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Know the beginning, middle and end well. (b) Stop in the middle to check a phone. (c) Shout every single word.
20. 20.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Begin with a hook that grabs attention. (b) Swing from side to side all the time. (c) Rush through the ending to finish fast.
21. 21.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Show the size of the giant with your arms. (b) Keep a calm, steady pace at the start. (c) Whisper during the exciting chase.
22. 22.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a proud king? (a) a quick, excited voice (b) a grand, royal voice (c) a flat, beeping voice
23. 23.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a sly fox? (a) a soft, spooky whisper (b) a sly, sneaky voice (c) a deep, booming voice
24. 24.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Pause so listeners can imagine the scene. (b) Pause after you ask your listeners a question. (c) Answer your phone in the middle of the story.
25. 25.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Look around at different listeners, not just one. (b) Laugh during the sad parts. (c) Stand where everyone can see you.
26. 26.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Ask your listeners a question to involve them. (b) Make the story three times too long. (c) Stop every few lines to ask for water.
27. 27.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Change your voice for each character. (b) Make the story three times too long. (c) Forget the ending and stop suddenly.
28. 28.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Make the story three times too long. (b) Let listeners join in with a fun repeated line. (c) Read so slowly that everyone falls asleep.
29. 29.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Stand still instead of swaying about. (b) Chew gum while you tell the story. (c) Turn away whenever someone laughs.
30. 30.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Wait a moment after a funny line. (b) Lean in when you share a secret part. (c) Stop every few lines to ask for water.
31. 31.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a frightened rabbit? (a) a shaky, scared voice (b) a sly, sneaky voice (c) a quick, excited voice
32. 32.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Wave your arms about for no reason. (b) Use a squeaky voice for a tiny mouse. (c) Fiddle with your hair the whole time.
33. 33.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Forget the ending and stop suddenly. (b) Stand tall and smile at the start. (c) Use a slow, gentle voice for a sad moment.
34. 34.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a tiny mouse? (a) a high, squeaky voice (b) a fast, buzzing voice (c) a deep, booming voice
35. 35.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Show a picture or a prop if it helps. (b) Laugh at the joke before you tell it. (c) Begin with a hook that grabs attention.
36. 36.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) End with a clear, strong last line. (b) Thank your listeners when you finish. (c) Mutter while looking at your shoes.
37. 37.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Keep the events in the right order. (b) Stand still instead of swaying about. (c) Tell the ending first and spoil the surprise.
38. 38.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Use the same flat voice all the way through. (b) Use a slow, gentle voice for a sad moment. (c) Know the beginning, middle and end well.
39. 39.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Speak softly in a secret or spooky part. (b) Shout every single word. (c) Speak a little faster when the story gets exciting.
40. 40.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Mix up the order of events. (b) Stress the important words. (c) Show the size of the giant with your arms.

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