Storytelling Tips Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 22: Storytelling aloud · Set 329 · 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) Speak a little faster when the story gets exciting. (b) Wave your arms about for no reason. (c) Look around at different listeners, not just one.
2. 2.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Stand far away from your listeners. (b) Whisper the whole story very quietly. (c) Look at your listeners as you speak.
3. 3.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a wise old owl? (a) a calm, wise voice (b) a gruff, grumpy voice (c) a high, squeaky voice
4. 4.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Show the size of the giant with your arms. (b) Pause just before the big surprise. (c) Whisper the whole story very quietly.
5. 5.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a friendly ghost? (a) a giggly, playful voice (b) a sad, sniffly voice (c) a soft, spooky whisper
6. 6.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Practise telling the story before the show. (b) Tell the ending first and spoil the surprise. (c) Fiddle with your hair the whole time.
7. 7.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Mumble the most important words. (b) Use a deep voice for a giant or a lion. (c) Rush through the ending to finish fast.
8. 8.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a proud king? (a) a giggly, playful voice (b) a grand, royal voice (c) a flat, beeping voice
9. 9.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Tell it the way you would tell a good friend. (b) Speak with your hand over your mouth. (c) Speak as fast as you possibly can.
10. 10.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Use a soft voice to build suspense. (b) Act out a few actions, like knocking on a door. (c) Keep your eyes closed while you speak.
11. 11.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a huge giant? (a) a deep, booming voice (b) a sad, sniffly voice (c) a shaky, scared voice
12. 12.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Mumble so nobody can hear the words. (b) Let your voice rise and fall, not stay flat. (c) Use a squeaky voice for a tiny mouse.
13. 13.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Know the beginning, middle and end well. (b) Tell the ending first and spoil the surprise. (c) Make the story three times too long.
14. 14.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a tiny mouse? (a) a soft, spooky whisper (b) a calm, wise voice (c) a high, squeaky voice
15. 15.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a robot? (a) a slow, sleepy voice (b) a deep, booming voice (c) a flat, beeping voice
16. 16.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a grumpy old bear? (a) a giggly, playful voice (b) a slow, sleepy voice (c) a gruff, grumpy voice
17. 17.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Wait a moment after a funny line. (b) Shout every single word. (c) Keep your eyes on the clock the whole time.
18. 18.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Keep saying “and then, and then” every line. (b) Mutter while looking at your shoes. (c) Use a slow, gentle voice for a sad moment.
19. 19.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a crying baby elephant? (a) a sad, sniffly voice (b) a grand, royal voice (c) a calm, wise voice
20. 20.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Point to where things happen as you describe them. (b) Fiddle with your hair the whole time. (c) Make the story three times too long.
21. 21.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a child on her birthday? (a) a soft, spooky whisper (b) a shaky, scared voice (c) a quick, excited voice
22. 22.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Thank your listeners when you finish. (b) Stand tall and smile at the start. (c) Read every word without ever looking up.
23. 23.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Slow down for the most important moment. (b) Speak with your hand over your mouth. (c) Use the same flat voice all the way through.
24. 24.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Keep your eyes closed while you speak. (b) Lean in when you share a secret part. (c) Look at the floor the whole time.
25. 25.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Begin with a hook that grabs attention. (b) Read so slowly that everyone falls asleep. (c) Tell the ending first and spoil the surprise.
26. 26.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Know the beginning, middle and end well. (b) Look around at different listeners, not just one. (c) Use the same voice for every character.
27. 27.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Talk to only one friend in the room. (b) Speak slowly and clearly. (c) Keep your eyes on the clock the whole time.
28. 28.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Let your voice rise and fall, not stay flat. (b) Forget the ending and stop suddenly. (c) Wait for everyone to be quiet before you start.
29. 29.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Keep your eyes on the clock the whole time. (b) Know the beginning, middle and end well. (c) Practise telling the story before the show.
30. 30.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Practise in front of a mirror. (b) Answer your phone in the middle of the story. (c) Use a slow, gentle voice for a sad moment.
31. 31.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Mix up the order of events. (b) Smile at your listeners at the end. (c) Make the story three times too long.
32. 32.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Use a deep voice for a giant or a lion. (b) Speak in a bored voice so it sounds dull. (c) Look at your listeners as you speak.
33. 33.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Speak loudly enough for everyone to hear. (b) Talk over anyone who asks a question. (c) Use your hands to show actions.
34. 34.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Stand far away from your listeners. (b) Stand tall and smile at the start. (c) Speak up clearly at the most exciting part.
35. 35.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Use your face to show feelings. (b) Tell the ending first and spoil the surprise. (c) Answer your phone in the middle of the story.
36. 36.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Ask your listeners a question to involve them. (b) Stare at the ceiling instead of the audience. (c) Practise in front of a mirror.
37. 37.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Use your hands to show actions. (b) Breathe slowly if you feel nervous. (c) Mutter while looking at your shoes.
38. 38.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a buzzing bee? (a) a gruff, grumpy voice (b) a fast, buzzing voice (c) a soft, spooky whisper
39. 39.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Let listeners join in with a fun repeated line. (b) Act out a few actions, like knocking on a door. (c) Swing from side to side all the time.
40. 40.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Choose a story that suits your listeners. (b) Let listeners join in with a fun repeated line. (c) Read so slowly that everyone falls asleep.

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