Storytelling Tips Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 22: Storytelling aloud · Set 351 · 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 calm, wise voice (c) a quick, excited voice
2. 2.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Keep your eyes on the clock the whole time. (b) Use a squeaky voice for a tiny mouse. (c) Pause so listeners can imagine the scene.
3. 3.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Begin with a hook that grabs attention. (b) Talk to only one friend in the room. (c) Keep your eyes on the clock the whole time.
4. 4.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a buzzing bee? (a) a soft, spooky whisper (b) a fast, buzzing voice (c) a sly, sneaky voice
5. 5.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Whisper the whole story very quietly. (b) Ask your listeners a question to involve them. (c) Wait for everyone to be quiet before you start.
6. 6.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Start with a long list of boring details. (b) Talk over anyone who asks a question. (c) Thank your listeners when you finish.
7. 7.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Stress the important words. (b) Chew gum while you tell the story. (c) Fiddle with your hair the whole time.
8. 8.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Giggle all through the scary parts. (b) Change your voice for each character. (c) Keep your eyes closed while you speak.
9. 9.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Point to where things happen as you describe them. (b) Laugh during the sad parts. (c) Smile at your listeners at the end.
10. 10.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a proud king? (a) a grand, royal voice (b) a flat, beeping voice (c) a fast, buzzing voice
11. 11.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Start before everyone is listening. (b) Turn the pages loudly and lose your place. (c) Pause just before the big surprise.
12. 12.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Speak loudly enough for everyone to hear. (b) Show the size of the giant with your arms. (c) Rush through the ending to finish fast.
13. 13.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Mutter while looking at your shoes. (b) Thank your listeners when you finish. (c) Add sound effects like “whoosh” or “bang”.
14. 14.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Practise telling the story before the show. (b) Laugh at the joke before you tell it. (c) Stare at the ceiling instead of the audience.
15. 15.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Speak as fast as you possibly can. (b) Stand behind a table so no one can see you. (c) Use a deep voice for a giant or a lion.
16. 16.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Talk to only one friend in the room. (b) Slow down for the most important moment. (c) Let your voice rise and fall, not stay flat.
17. 17.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Show the size of the giant with your arms. (b) Never pause, not even once. (c) Rush through the ending to finish fast.
18. 18.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Talk to only one friend in the room. (b) Stare at the ceiling instead of the audience. (c) Let listeners join in with a fun repeated line.
19. 19.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Tell the ending first and spoil the surprise. (b) Use a squeaky voice for a tiny mouse. (c) Laugh during the sad parts.
20. 20.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Keep your story short enough for the time you have. (b) Let listeners join in with a fun repeated line. (c) Read so slowly that everyone falls asleep.
21. 21.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a huge giant? (a) a fast, buzzing voice (b) a deep, booming voice (c) a shaky, scared voice
22. 22.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Let listeners join in with a fun repeated line. (b) Stop every few lines to ask for water. (c) Use your face to show feelings.
23. 23.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Use a deep voice for a giant or a lion. (b) Turn your back to the listeners. (c) Keep a calm, steady pace at the start.
24. 24.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a child on her birthday? (a) a giggly, playful voice (b) a sly, sneaky voice (c) a quick, excited voice
25. 25.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a crying baby elephant? (a) a sad, sniffly voice (b) a slow, sleepy voice (c) a deep, booming voice
26. 26.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Breathe slowly if you feel nervous. (b) Read so slowly that everyone falls asleep. (c) Speak as fast as you possibly can.
27. 27.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Tell the ending first and spoil the surprise. (b) Look around at different listeners, not just one. (c) End with a clear, strong last line.
28. 28.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Speak in a bored voice so it sounds dull. (b) Smile during the happy parts. (c) Chew gum while you tell the story.
29. 29.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Begin with a hook that grabs attention. (b) Stand still instead of swaying about. (c) Swing from side to side all the time.
30. 30.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a tiny mouse? (a) a flat, beeping voice (b) a high, squeaky voice (c) a sad, sniffly voice
31. 31.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a giggling monkey? (a) a sad, sniffly voice (b) a giggly, playful voice (c) a high, squeaky voice
32. 32.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a grumpy old bear? (a) a calm, wise voice (b) a gruff, grumpy voice (c) a sly, sneaky voice
33. 33.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Pause so listeners can imagine the scene. (b) Make the story three times too long. (c) Pause after you ask your listeners a question.
34. 34.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a robot? (a) a flat, beeping voice (b) a shaky, scared voice (c) a high, squeaky voice
35. 35.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Make the story three times too long. (b) Whisper the whole story very quietly. (c) Smile at your listeners at the end.
36. 36.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Speak up clearly at the most exciting part. (b) Use the same flat voice all the way through. (c) Stand tall and smile at the start.
37. 37.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a frightened rabbit? (a) a slow, sleepy voice (b) a shaky, scared voice (c) a fast, buzzing voice
38. 38.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Add sound effects like “whoosh” or “bang”. (b) Pause just before the big surprise. (c) Talk over anyone who asks a question.
39. 39.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Speak up clearly at the most exciting part. (b) Use your hands to show actions. (c) Shout every single word.
40. 40.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Keep your face blank, with no feelings. (b) End with a clear, strong last line. (c) Stress the important words.

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