Storytelling Tips Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 22: Storytelling aloud · Set 332 · 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) Use a slow, gentle voice for a sad moment. (b) Chew gum while you tell the story. (c) Point to where things happen as you describe them.
2. 2.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a child on her birthday? (a) a high, squeaky voice (b) a flat, beeping voice (c) a quick, excited voice
3. 3.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Hide your face behind the book. (b) Add sound effects like “whoosh” or “bang”. (c) Use a slow, gentle voice for a sad moment.
4. 4.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a wise old owl? (a) a slow, sleepy voice (b) a deep, booming voice (c) a calm, wise voice
5. 5.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Giggle all through the scary parts. (b) Stand behind a table so no one can see you. (c) Stress the important words.
6. 6.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Wait a moment after a funny line. (b) Keep the events in the right order. (c) Use the same flat voice all the way through.
7. 7.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Fiddle with your hair the whole time. (b) Speak slowly and clearly. (c) Stop every few lines to ask for water.
8. 8.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Shout every single word. (b) Ask your listeners a question to involve them. (c) Stand tall and smile at the start.
9. 9.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Speak softly in a secret or spooky part. (b) Read every word without ever looking up. (c) Speak with your hand over your mouth.
10. 10.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a robot? (a) a shaky, scared voice (b) a flat, beeping voice (c) a high, squeaky voice
11. 11.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a sleepy old tortoise? (a) a gruff, grumpy voice (b) a slow, sleepy voice (c) a sly, sneaky voice
12. 12.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Rush the surprise so nobody notices it. (b) Know the beginning, middle and end well. (c) Wave your arms about for no reason.
13. 13.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a frightened rabbit? (a) a slow, sleepy voice (b) a high, squeaky voice (c) a shaky, scared voice
14. 14.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a proud king? (a) a calm, wise voice (b) a grand, royal voice (c) a deep, booming voice
15. 15.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Shout every single word. (b) Make the story three times too long. (c) Ask your listeners a question to involve them.
16. 16.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a buzzing bee? (a) a fast, buzzing voice (b) a calm, wise voice (c) a flat, beeping voice
17. 17.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Thank your listeners when you finish. (b) Let listeners join in with a fun repeated line. (c) Keep your eyes on the clock the whole time.
18. 18.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Smile during the happy parts. (b) Say “umm” after every few words. (c) Chew gum while you tell the story.
19. 19.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a giggling monkey? (a) a giggly, playful voice (b) a soft, spooky whisper (c) a slow, sleepy voice
20. 20.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Pause after you ask your listeners a question. (b) Never pause, not even once. (c) Speak as fast as you possibly can.
21. 21.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Forget the names of your characters. (b) Rush the surprise so nobody notices it. (c) Use a deep voice for a giant or a lion.
22. 22.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a crying baby elephant? (a) a high, squeaky voice (b) a quick, excited voice (c) a sad, sniffly voice
23. 23.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Never pause, not even once. (b) Practise in front of a mirror. (c) Make the story three times too long.
24. 24.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Ask your listeners a question to involve them. (b) Pause after you ask your listeners a question. (c) Whisper the whole story very quietly.
25. 25.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a huge giant? (a) a grand, royal voice (b) a soft, spooky whisper (c) a deep, booming voice
26. 26.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Point to where things happen as you describe them. (b) Slow down for the most important moment. (c) Stand far away from your listeners.
27. 27.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Chew gum while you tell the story. (b) Mutter while looking at your shoes. (c) Lean in when you share a secret part.
28. 28.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Thank your listeners when you finish. (b) Act out a few actions, like knocking on a door. (c) Stop every few lines to ask for water.
29. 29.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Keep your eyes closed while you speak. (b) Mumble so nobody can hear the words. (c) Pause just before the big surprise.
30. 30.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) Mutter while looking at your shoes.
31. 31.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Mumble the most important words. (b) Use a squeaky voice for a tiny mouse. (c) Use your hands to show actions.
32. 32.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Laugh during the sad parts. (b) Read every word without ever looking up. (c) Slow down for the most important moment.
33. 33.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Use a slow, gentle voice for a sad moment. (b) Use a deep voice for a giant or a lion. (c) Answer your phone in the middle of the story.
34. 34.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Mix up the order of events. (b) Use your face to show feelings. (c) Rush through the ending to finish fast.
35. 35.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Breathe slowly if you feel nervous. (b) Mumble so nobody can hear the words. (c) Laugh during the sad parts.
36. 36.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Keep your story short enough for the time you have. (b) Tell the ending first and spoil the surprise. (c) Mumble so nobody can hear the words.
37. 37.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Never pause, not even once. (b) Act out a few actions, like knocking on a door. (c) Read so slowly that everyone falls asleep.
38. 38.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Fiddle with your hair the whole time. (b) Use the same flat voice all the way through. (c) Pause so listeners can imagine the scene.
39. 39.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Keep a calm, steady pace at the start. (b) Forget the names of your characters. (c) Look around at different listeners, not just one.
40. 40.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Make eye contact with people around the room. (b) Say “umm” after every few words. (c) Let your voice rise and fall, not stay flat.

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