Storytelling Tips Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 22: Storytelling aloud · Set 349 · 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.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a sly fox? (a) a sly, sneaky voice (b) a fast, buzzing voice (c) a deep, booming voice
2. 2.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Use a squeaky voice for a tiny mouse. (b) Forget the ending and stop suddenly. (c) Never pause, not even once.
3. 3.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Practise in front of a mirror. (b) Giggle all through the scary parts. (c) Act out a few actions, like knocking on a door.
4. 4.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Look at the floor the whole time. (b) Choose a story that suits your listeners. (c) Whisper the whole story very quietly.
5. 5.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Breathe slowly if you feel nervous. (b) Use a soft voice to build suspense. (c) Stop every few lines to ask for water.
6. 6.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Use a squeaky voice for a tiny mouse. (b) Keep your eyes on the clock the whole time. (c) Pause after you ask your listeners a question.
7. 7.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Keep your story short enough for the time you have. (b) Stand where everyone can see you. (c) Turn away whenever someone laughs.
8. 8.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Mumble the most important words. (b) Use your hands to show actions. (c) Keep a calm, steady pace at the start.
9. 9.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Thank your listeners when you finish. (b) Rush the surprise so nobody notices it. (c) Keep your eyes on the clock the whole time.
10. 10.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Mutter while looking at your shoes. (b) Keep your face blank, with no feelings. (c) Point to where things happen as you describe them.
11. 11.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Mix up the order of events. (b) Talk over anyone who asks a question. (c) Show a picture or a prop if it helps.
12. 12.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Speak as fast as you possibly can. (b) Speak a little faster when the story gets exciting. (c) Never practise before the show.
13. 13.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a child on her birthday? (a) a gruff, grumpy voice (b) a quick, excited voice (c) a giggly, playful voice
14. 14.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a robot? (a) a sly, sneaky voice (b) a high, squeaky voice (c) a flat, beeping voice
15. 15.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Let your voice rise and fall, not stay flat. (b) Giggle all through the scary parts. (c) Fiddle with your hair the whole time.
16. 16.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Talk over anyone who asks a question. (b) Shout every single word. (c) Use your hands to show actions.
17. 17.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Ask your listeners a question to involve them. (b) Shout every single word. (c) Keep saying “and then, and then” every line.
18. 18.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Take a calm breath before you begin. (b) Keep your story short enough for the time you have. (c) Whisper during the exciting chase.
19. 19.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Smile during the happy parts. (b) Read every word without ever looking up. (c) Start with a long list of boring details.
20. 20.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Mutter while looking at your shoes. (b) Tell it the way you would tell a good friend. (c) Stand behind a table so no one can see you.
21. 21.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Rush through the ending to finish fast. (b) Stand tall and smile at the start. (c) Forget the ending and stop suddenly.
22. 22.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Stop every few lines to ask for water. (b) Keep the events in the right order. (c) Laugh during the sad parts.
23. 23.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Use the same flat voice all the way through. (b) Read so slowly that everyone falls asleep. (c) Use a deep voice for a giant or a lion.
24. 24.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Let listeners join in with a fun repeated line. (b) Rush the surprise so nobody notices it. (c) Talk to only one friend in the room.
25. 25.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Pause just before the big surprise. (b) Speak as fast as you possibly can. (c) Act out a few actions, like knocking on a door.
26. 26.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Keep saying “and then, and then” every line. (b) Breathe slowly if you feel nervous. (c) Answer your phone in the middle of the story.
27. 27.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Stand behind a table so no one can see you. (b) Make eye contact with people around the room. (c) Keep your eyes on the clock the whole time.
28. 28.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a grumpy old bear? (a) a sly, sneaky voice (b) a soft, spooky whisper (c) a gruff, grumpy voice
29. 29.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Stand behind a table so no one can see you. (b) Whisper the whole story very quietly. (c) Know the beginning, middle and end well.
30. 30.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a buzzing bee? (a) a quick, excited voice (b) a fast, buzzing voice (c) a high, squeaky voice
31. 31.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Keep the events in the right order. (b) Shout every single word. (c) Begin with a hook that grabs attention.
32. 32.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Use a soft voice to build suspense. (b) Tell the ending first and spoil the surprise. (c) Practise telling the story before the show.
33. 33.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Hide your face behind the book. (b) Pause so listeners can imagine the scene. (c) Mutter while looking at your shoes.
34. 34.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Speak in a bored voice so it sounds dull. (b) Stare at the ceiling instead of the audience. (c) Look at your listeners as you speak.
35. 35.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Keep the events in the right order. (b) Look around at different listeners, not just one. (c) Speak with your hand over your mouth.
36. 36.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a tiny mouse? (a) a sly, sneaky voice (b) a slow, sleepy voice (c) a high, squeaky voice
37. 37.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Take a calm breath before you begin. (b) Read every word without ever looking up. (c) Speak in a bored voice so it sounds dull.
38. 38.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a frightened rabbit? (a) a high, squeaky voice (b) a shaky, scared voice (c) a flat, beeping voice
39. 39.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Speak in a bored voice so it sounds dull. (b) Show the size of the giant with your arms. (c) Stop in the middle to check a phone.
40. 40.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a wise old owl? (a) a high, squeaky voice (b) a giggly, playful voice (c) a calm, wise voice

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