Storytelling Tips Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 22: Storytelling aloud · Set 346 · 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) Stress the important words. (b) Use your face to show feelings. (c) Rush the surprise so nobody notices it.
2. 2.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a wise old owl? (a) a calm, wise voice (b) a giggly, playful voice (c) a sly, sneaky voice
3. 3.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Talk over anyone who asks a question. (b) Take a calm breath before you begin. (c) Point to where things happen as you describe them.
4. 4.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Know the beginning, middle and end well. (b) Shout every single word. (c) Read every word without ever looking up.
5. 5.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Mumble the most important words. (b) Take a calm breath before you begin. (c) Mix up the order of events.
6. 6.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Never practise before the show. (b) Swing from side to side all the time. (c) Keep your story short enough for the time you have.
7. 7.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Stop in the middle to check a phone. (b) Shout every single word. (c) End with a clear, strong last line.
8. 8.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a frightened rabbit? (a) a calm, wise voice (b) a giggly, playful voice (c) a shaky, scared voice
9. 9.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Read every word without ever looking up. (b) Use a squeaky voice for a tiny mouse. (c) Let your voice rise and fall, not stay flat.
10. 10.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a sly fox? (a) a high, squeaky voice (b) a grand, royal voice (c) a sly, sneaky voice
11. 11.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Stare at the ceiling instead of the audience. (b) Speak up clearly at the most exciting part. (c) Wait a moment after a funny line.
12. 12.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Rush the surprise so nobody notices it. (b) Turn away whenever someone laughs. (c) Look around at different listeners, not just one.
13. 13.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a grumpy old bear? (a) a gruff, grumpy voice (b) a slow, sleepy voice (c) a sly, sneaky voice
14. 14.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a giggling monkey? (a) a giggly, playful voice (b) a sad, sniffly voice (c) a grand, royal voice
15. 15.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a crying baby elephant? (a) a fast, buzzing voice (b) a slow, sleepy voice (c) a sad, sniffly voice
16. 16.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a huge giant? (a) a deep, booming voice (b) a soft, spooky whisper (c) a fast, buzzing voice
17. 17.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Tell the ending first and spoil the surprise. (b) Thank your listeners when you finish. (c) Rush the surprise so nobody notices it.
18. 18.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a robot? (a) a slow, sleepy voice (b) a giggly, playful voice (c) a flat, beeping voice
19. 19.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a proud king? (a) a shaky, scared voice (b) a soft, spooky whisper (c) a grand, royal voice
20. 20.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Make the story three times too long. (b) Stand tall and smile at the start. (c) Stop in the middle to check a phone.
21. 21.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a buzzing bee? (a) a high, squeaky voice (b) a deep, booming voice (c) a fast, buzzing voice
22. 22.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Tell the story in your own words. (b) Laugh at the joke before you tell it. (c) Practise telling the story before the show.
23. 23.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Look at your listeners as you speak. (b) Make the story three times too long. (c) Look around at different listeners, not just one.
24. 24.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Forget the ending and stop suddenly. (b) Use your face to show feelings. (c) Speak up clearly at the most exciting part.
25. 25.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Never practise before the show. (b) Talk over anyone who asks a question. (c) Speak up clearly at the most exciting part.
26. 26.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Chew gum while you tell the story. (b) Keep the events in the right order. (c) Wait for everyone to be quiet before you start.
27. 27.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Shout every single word. (b) Use your hands to show actions. (c) Stand far away from your listeners.
28. 28.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Smile at your listeners at the end. (b) Wait a moment after a funny line. (c) Start before everyone is listening.
29. 29.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Never pause, not even once. (b) Look around at different listeners, not just one. (c) Pause just before the big surprise.
30. 30.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Choose a story that suits your listeners. (b) Use a slow, gentle voice for a sad moment. (c) Stand behind a table so no one can see you.
31. 31.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Speak up clearly at the most exciting part. (b) Mumble so nobody can hear the words. (c) Look at your listeners as you speak.
32. 32.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Turn your back to the listeners. (b) Let your voice rise and fall, not stay flat. (c) Chew gum while you tell the story.
33. 33.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Choose a story that suits your listeners. (b) Use the same flat voice all the way through. (c) Wave your arms about for no reason.
34. 34.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a tiny mouse? (a) a giggly, playful voice (b) a grand, royal voice (c) a high, squeaky voice
35. 35.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a sleepy old tortoise? (a) a fast, buzzing voice (b) a shaky, scared voice (c) a slow, sleepy voice
36. 36.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Stand far away from your listeners. (b) Lean in when you share a secret part. (c) Turn your back to the listeners.
37. 37.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Speak a little faster when the story gets exciting. (b) Ask your listeners a question to involve them. (c) Read so slowly that everyone falls asleep.
38. 38.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Wait for everyone to be quiet before you start. (b) Look at the floor the whole time. (c) Rush through the ending to finish fast.
39. 39.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Fiddle with your hair the whole time. (b) Speak slowly and clearly. (c) Start with a long list of boring details.
40. 40.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Mix up the order of events. (b) Mutter while looking at your shoes. (c) Smile during the happy parts.

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