Storytelling Tips Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 22: Storytelling aloud · Set 347 · 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) Keep saying “and then, and then” every line. (b) Turn the pages loudly and lose your place. (c) Wait for everyone to be quiet before you start.
2. 2.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Know the beginning, middle and end well. (b) Turn away whenever someone laughs. (c) Practise telling the story before the show.
3. 3.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a buzzing bee? (a) a fast, buzzing voice (b) a deep, booming voice (c) a quick, excited voice
4. 4.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a giggling monkey? (a) a giggly, playful voice (b) a fast, buzzing voice (c) a sad, sniffly voice
5. 5.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a frightened rabbit? (a) a giggly, playful voice (b) a shaky, scared voice (c) a flat, beeping voice
6. 6.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Swing from side to side all the time. (b) Fiddle with your hair the whole time. (c) Stress the important words.
7. 7.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Smile during the happy parts. (b) Answer your phone in the middle of the story. (c) Begin with a hook that grabs attention.
8. 8.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Laugh at the joke before you tell it. (b) Giggle all through the scary parts. (c) Add sound effects like “whoosh” or “bang”.
9. 9.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Stand still instead of swaying about. (b) Use the same flat voice all the way through. (c) Keep your story short enough for the time you have.
10. 10.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Keep your face blank, with no feelings. (b) Use a slow, gentle voice for a sad moment. (c) Pause after you ask your listeners a question.
11. 11.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Rush the surprise so nobody notices it. (b) Choose a story that suits your listeners. (c) Read so slowly that everyone falls asleep.
12. 12.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a tiny mouse? (a) a sly, sneaky voice (b) a shaky, scared voice (c) a high, squeaky voice
13. 13.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Thank your listeners when you finish. (b) Let your voice rise and fall, not stay flat. (c) Use the same voice for every character.
14. 14.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Look at the floor the whole time. (b) Answer your phone in the middle of the story. (c) Smile at your listeners at the end.
15. 15.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Ask your listeners a question to involve them. (b) Never practise before the show. (c) Keep your face blank, with no feelings.
16. 16.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a friendly ghost? (a) a soft, spooky whisper (b) a giggly, playful voice (c) a grand, royal voice
17. 17.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Breathe slowly if you feel nervous. (b) Whisper during the exciting chase. (c) Answer your phone in the middle of the story.
18. 18.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a huge giant? (a) a slow, sleepy voice (b) a deep, booming voice (c) a soft, spooky whisper
19. 19.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Smile at your listeners at the end. (b) Shout every single word. (c) Tell it the way you would tell a good friend.
20. 20.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Speak up clearly at the most exciting part. (b) Breathe slowly if you feel nervous. (c) Forget the names of your characters.
21. 21.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Tell the ending first and spoil the surprise. (b) Know the beginning, middle and end well. (c) Mumble so nobody can hear the words.
22. 22.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a crying baby elephant? (a) a soft, spooky whisper (b) a sad, sniffly voice (c) a fast, buzzing voice
23. 23.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Keep the events in the right order. (b) Talk over anyone who asks a question. (c) Keep your face blank, with no feelings.
24. 24.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Mumble so nobody can hear the words. (b) Show the size of the giant with your arms. (c) Wave your arms about for no reason.
25. 25.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a sleepy old tortoise? (a) a slow, sleepy voice (b) a grand, royal voice (c) a giggly, playful voice
26. 26.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Begin with a hook that grabs attention. (b) Speak in a bored voice so it sounds dull. (c) Know the beginning, middle and end well.
27. 27.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Wait for everyone to be quiet before you start. (b) Talk to only one friend in the room. (c) Stress the important words.
28. 28.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Speak a little faster when the story gets exciting. (b) Stare at the ceiling instead of the audience. (c) Wave your arms about for no reason.
29. 29.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Practise telling the story before the show. (b) Use a slow, gentle voice for a sad moment. (c) Read so slowly that everyone falls asleep.
30. 30.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Take a calm breath before you begin. (b) Keep saying “and then, and then” every line. (c) Act out a few actions, like knocking on a door.
31. 31.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Skip the middle of the story. (b) Smile during the happy parts. (c) Stand still instead of swaying about.
32. 32.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Turn your back to the listeners. (b) Pause just before the big surprise. (c) Choose a story that suits your listeners.
33. 33.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a wise old owl? (a) a calm, wise voice (b) a sad, sniffly voice (c) a deep, booming voice
34. 34.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) Shout every single word.
35. 35.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a grumpy old bear? (a) a grand, royal voice (b) a gruff, grumpy voice (c) a sad, sniffly voice
36. 36.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Mumble the most important words. (b) Change your voice for each character. (c) Stop in the middle to check a phone.
37. 37.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a proud king? (a) a slow, sleepy voice (b) a shaky, scared voice (c) a grand, royal voice
38. 38.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Practise in front of a mirror. (b) Make the story three times too long. (c) Forget the names of your characters.
39. 39.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Show a picture or a prop if it helps. (b) Stop every few lines to ask for water. (c) Mumble the most important words.
40. 40.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Speak up clearly at the most exciting part. (b) Pause so listeners can imagine the scene. (c) Keep your eyes closed while you speak.

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