Storytelling Tips Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 22: Storytelling aloud · Set 355 · 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) Change your voice for each character. (b) Whisper during the exciting chase. (c) Wait for everyone to be quiet before you start.
2. 2.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a crying baby elephant? (a) a high, squeaky voice (b) a sad, sniffly voice (c) a sly, sneaky voice
3. 3.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Know the beginning, middle and end well. (b) Stand still instead of swaying about. (c) Turn away whenever someone laughs.
4. 4.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Choose a story that suits your listeners. (b) Stand still instead of swaying about. (c) Keep your eyes closed while you speak.
5. 5.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Forget the ending and stop suddenly. (b) Use a soft voice to build suspense. (c) Answer your phone in the middle of the story.
6. 6.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Know the beginning, middle and end well. (b) Stand behind a table so no one can see you. (c) Stop in the middle to check a phone.
7. 7.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Use your hands to show actions. (b) Swing from side to side all the time. (c) Talk over anyone who asks a question.
8. 8.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Take a calm breath before you begin. (b) Keep your face blank, with no feelings. (c) Breathe slowly if you feel nervous.
9. 9.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a grumpy old bear? (a) a sly, sneaky voice (b) a flat, beeping voice (c) a gruff, grumpy voice
10. 10.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Stop in the middle to check a phone. (b) Never pause, not even once. (c) Stress the important words.
11. 11.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Use a soft voice to build suspense. (b) Tell the story in your own words. (c) Speak in a bored voice so it sounds dull.
12. 12.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a buzzing bee? (a) a fast, buzzing voice (b) a calm, wise voice (c) a soft, spooky whisper
13. 13.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Make the story three times too long. (b) Read so slowly that everyone falls asleep. (c) End with a clear, strong last line.
14. 14.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a proud king? (a) a deep, booming voice (b) a grand, royal voice (c) a giggly, playful voice
15. 15.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Never pause, not even once. (b) Take a calm breath before you begin. (c) Stop every few lines to ask for water.
16. 16.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a sleepy old tortoise? (a) a slow, sleepy voice (b) a fast, buzzing voice (c) a soft, spooky whisper
17. 17.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Whisper the whole story very quietly. (b) Speak in a bored voice so it sounds dull. (c) Smile during the happy parts.
18. 18.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a child on her birthday? (a) a quick, excited voice (b) a shaky, scared voice (c) a slow, sleepy voice
19. 19.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Use the same flat voice all the way through. (b) Rush the surprise so nobody notices it. (c) Speak loudly enough for everyone to hear.
20. 20.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a wise old owl? (a) a high, squeaky voice (b) a deep, booming voice (c) a calm, wise voice
21. 21.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Change your voice for each character. (b) Read every word without ever looking up. (c) Smile at your listeners at the end.
22. 22.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Laugh at the joke before you tell it. (b) Let your voice rise and fall, not stay flat. (c) Chew gum while you tell the story.
23. 23.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Say “umm” after every few words. (b) Keep your story short enough for the time you have. (c) Speak a little faster when the story gets exciting.
24. 24.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Lean in when you share a secret part. (b) Wave your arms about for no reason. (c) Speak in a bored voice so it sounds dull.
25. 25.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Speak in a bored voice so it sounds dull. (b) Pause so listeners can imagine the scene. (c) Forget the names of your characters.
26. 26.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Smile during the happy parts. (b) Speak slowly and clearly. (c) Answer your phone in the middle of the story.
27. 27.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Never practise before the show. (b) Choose a story that suits your listeners. (c) Look at your listeners as you speak.
28. 28.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Let listeners join in with a fun repeated line. (b) Read so slowly that everyone falls asleep. (c) Keep your eyes closed while you speak.
29. 29.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Start before everyone is listening. (b) Lean in when you share a secret part. (c) Stress the important words.
30. 30.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Choose a story that suits your listeners. (b) Stop in the middle to check a phone. (c) Keep your eyes on the clock the whole time.
31. 31.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Rush through the ending to finish fast. (b) Stand tall and smile at the start. (c) Speak loudly enough for everyone to hear.
32. 32.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a sly fox? (a) a sly, sneaky voice (b) a sad, sniffly voice (c) a soft, spooky whisper
33. 33.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Stress the important words. (b) Hide your face behind the book. (c) End with a clear, strong last line.
34. 34.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Speak softly in a secret or spooky part. (b) Fiddle with your hair the whole time. (c) Tell it the way you would tell a good friend.
35. 35.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a tiny mouse? (a) a high, squeaky voice (b) a flat, beeping voice (c) a slow, sleepy voice
36. 36.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Take a calm breath before you begin. (b) Smile at your listeners at the end. (c) Stare at the ceiling instead of the audience.
37. 37.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a huge giant? (a) a deep, booming voice (b) a shaky, scared voice (c) a high, squeaky voice
38. 38.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Tell the ending first and spoil the surprise. (b) Keep the events in the right order. (c) Use your face to show feelings.
39. 39.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Look around at different listeners, not just one. (b) Let your voice rise and fall, not stay flat. (c) Wave your arms about for no reason.
40. 40.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Say “umm” after every few words. (b) Stand far away from your listeners. (c) Add sound effects like “whoosh” or “bang”.

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