Storytelling Tips Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 22: Storytelling aloud · Set 352 · 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 robot? (a) a flat, beeping voice (b) a soft, spooky whisper (c) a calm, wise voice
2. 2.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a sly fox? (a) a sly, sneaky voice (b) a sad, sniffly voice (c) a deep, booming voice
3. 3.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Whisper during the exciting chase. (b) End with a clear, strong last line. (c) Thank your listeners when you finish.
4. 4.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Use a soft voice to build suspense. (b) Speak as fast as you possibly can. (c) Never pause, not even once.
5. 5.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Laugh during the sad parts. (b) Ask your listeners a question to involve them. (c) Know the beginning, middle and end well.
6. 6.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a giggling monkey? (a) a grand, royal voice (b) a slow, sleepy voice (c) a giggly, playful voice
7. 7.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Slow down for the most important moment. (b) Speak softly in a secret or spooky part. (c) Stare at the ceiling instead of the audience.
8. 8.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a crying baby elephant? (a) a shaky, scared voice (b) a flat, beeping voice (c) a sad, sniffly voice
9. 9.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Choose a story that suits your listeners. (b) Stop every few lines to ask for water. (c) Begin with a hook that grabs attention.
10. 10.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a wise old owl? (a) a slow, sleepy voice (b) a calm, wise voice (c) a sad, sniffly voice
11. 11.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Pause so listeners can imagine the scene. (b) Giggle all through the scary parts. (c) Wait for everyone to be quiet before you start.
12. 12.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a buzzing bee? (a) a soft, spooky whisper (b) a fast, buzzing voice (c) a shaky, scared voice
13. 13.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Show a picture or a prop if it helps. (b) Ask your listeners a question to involve them. (c) Make the story three times too long.
14. 14.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Use the same flat voice all the way through. (b) Stand tall and smile at the start. (c) Whisper during the exciting chase.
15. 15.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Mutter while looking at your shoes. (b) Let listeners join in with a fun repeated line. (c) Smile during the happy parts.
16. 16.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Read every word without ever looking up. (b) Start with a long list of boring details. (c) Know the beginning, middle and end well.
17. 17.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Start before everyone is listening. (b) Speak a little faster when the story gets exciting. (c) Change your voice for each character.
18. 18.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Never practise before the show. (b) Tell the story in your own words. (c) Stress the important words.
19. 19.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a child on her birthday? (a) a sad, sniffly voice (b) a quick, excited voice (c) a deep, booming voice
20. 20.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Turn your back to the listeners. (b) Speak up clearly at the most exciting part. (c) Tell the ending first and spoil the surprise.
21. 21.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Let listeners join in with a fun repeated line. (b) Speak with your hand over your mouth. (c) Stand far away from your listeners.
22. 22.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Keep the events in the right order. (b) Mix up the order of events. (c) Laugh during the sad parts.
23. 23.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Talk over anyone who asks a question. (b) Thank your listeners when you finish. (c) Fiddle with your hair the whole time.
24. 24.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) Lean in when you share a secret part.
25. 25.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Smile at your listeners at the end. (b) Start with a long list of boring details. (c) Keep saying “and then, and then” every line.
26. 26.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a huge giant? (a) a deep, booming voice (b) a sly, sneaky voice (c) a fast, buzzing voice
27. 27.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a friendly ghost? (a) a calm, wise voice (b) a giggly, playful voice (c) a soft, spooky whisper
28. 28.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Speak slowly and clearly. (b) Stop in the middle to check a phone. (c) Look at the floor the whole time.
29. 29.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Turn away whenever someone laughs. (b) Wait for everyone to be quiet before you start. (c) Laugh at the joke before you tell it.
30. 30.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Speak with your hand over your mouth. (b) Answer your phone in the middle of the story. (c) Use your face to show feelings.
31. 31.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a sleepy old tortoise? (a) a giggly, playful voice (b) a fast, buzzing voice (c) a slow, sleepy voice
32. 32.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Look at the floor the whole time. (b) Smile at your listeners at the end. (c) Let your voice rise and fall, not stay flat.
33. 33.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Let your voice rise and fall, not stay flat. (b) Shout every single word. (c) Lean in when you share a secret part.
34. 34.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Keep your face blank, with no feelings. (b) Let your voice rise and fall, not stay flat. (c) Read so slowly that everyone falls asleep.
35. 35.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Tell the ending first and spoil the surprise. (b) Change your voice for each character. (c) Never practise before the show.
36. 36.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Tell the ending first and spoil the surprise. (b) Pause just before the big surprise. (c) Fiddle with your hair the whole time.
37. 37.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Practise telling the story before the show. (b) Lean in when you share a secret part. (c) Stand far away from your listeners.
38. 38.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Pause so listeners can imagine the scene. (b) Keep the events in the right order. (c) Speak with your hand over your mouth.
39. 39.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Keep your story short enough for the time you have. (b) Whisper during the exciting chase. (c) Giggle all through the scary parts.
40. 40.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Stop every few lines to ask for water. (b) Forget the ending and stop suddenly. (c) Stand where everyone can see you.

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