Storytelling Tips Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 22: Storytelling aloud · Set 361 · 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 deep, booming voice (b) a high, squeaky voice (c) a flat, beeping voice
2. 2.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Giggle all through the scary parts. (b) Stare at the ceiling instead of the audience. (c) Let listeners join in with a fun repeated line.
3. 3.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a wise old owl? (a) a quick, excited voice (b) a sad, sniffly voice (c) a calm, wise voice
4. 4.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Chew gum while you tell the story. (b) Laugh during the sad parts. (c) Take a calm breath before you begin.
5. 5.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Never pause, not even once. (b) Talk to only one friend in the room. (c) Add sound effects like “whoosh” or “bang”.
6. 6.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Mumble so nobody can hear the words. (b) Pause so listeners can imagine the scene. (c) Use a soft voice to build suspense.
7. 7.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Speak up clearly at the most exciting part. (b) Let listeners join in with a fun repeated line. (c) Stand behind a table so no one can see you.
8. 8.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Act out a few actions, like knocking on a door. (b) Look at your listeners as you speak. (c) Read so slowly that everyone falls asleep.
9. 9.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Breathe slowly if you feel nervous. (b) Skip the middle of the story. (c) Mix up the order of events.
10. 10.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a giggling monkey? (a) a sad, sniffly voice (b) a giggly, playful voice (c) a slow, sleepy voice
11. 11.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Rush the surprise so nobody notices it. (b) Look around at different listeners, not just one. (c) Keep saying “and then, and then” every line.
12. 12.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Let your voice rise and fall, not stay flat. (b) Speak softly in a secret or spooky part. (c) Start before everyone is listening.
13. 13.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Giggle all through the scary parts. (b) Pause just before the big surprise. (c) Start before everyone is listening.
14. 14.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a tiny mouse? (a) a fast, buzzing voice (b) a high, squeaky voice (c) a soft, spooky whisper
15. 15.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) Ask your listeners a question to involve them.
16. 16.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Keep your eyes on the clock the whole time. (b) Speak slowly and clearly. (c) Speak up clearly at the most exciting part.
17. 17.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Never pause, not even once. (b) Speak slowly and clearly. (c) Turn your back to the listeners.
18. 18.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a sleepy old tortoise? (a) a flat, beeping voice (b) a grand, royal voice (c) a slow, sleepy voice
19. 19.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Talk to only one friend in the room. (b) Change your voice for each character. (c) Stare at the ceiling instead of the audience.
20. 20.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a friendly ghost? (a) a soft, spooky whisper (b) a slow, sleepy voice (c) a giggly, playful voice
21. 21.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Ask your listeners a question to involve them. (b) Keep a calm, steady pace at the start. (c) Start with a long list of boring details.
22. 22.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Look at the floor the whole time. (b) Swing from side to side all the time. (c) Show the size of the giant with your arms.
23. 23.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Speak up clearly at the most exciting part. (b) Let listeners join in with a fun repeated line. (c) Speak in a bored voice so it sounds dull.
24. 24.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Take a calm breath before you begin. (b) Change your voice for each character. (c) Use the same voice for every character.
25. 25.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a proud king? (a) a calm, wise voice (b) a grand, royal voice (c) a high, squeaky voice
26. 26.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Never practise before the show. (b) Use the same flat voice all the way through. (c) Tell the story in your own words.
27. 27.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Read so slowly that everyone falls asleep. (b) Wave your arms about for no reason. (c) Act out a few actions, like knocking on a door.
28. 28.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Speak softly in a secret or spooky part. (b) Keep your eyes closed while you speak. (c) Stand tall and smile at the start.
29. 29.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Keep the events in the right order. (b) Wait a moment after a funny line. (c) Tell the ending first and spoil the surprise.
30. 30.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Laugh at the joke before you tell it. (b) Use your face to show feelings. (c) Mumble so nobody can hear the words.
31. 31.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Take a calm breath before you begin. (b) Laugh during the sad parts. (c) Speak slowly and clearly.
32. 32.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Never pause, not even once. (b) Start with a long list of boring details. (c) Know the beginning, middle and end well.
33. 33.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Read every word without ever looking up. (b) Look at the floor the whole time. (c) Smile at your listeners at the end.
34. 34.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Shout every single word. (b) Use the same voice for every character. (c) Choose a story that suits your listeners.
35. 35.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a huge giant? (a) a slow, sleepy voice (b) a calm, wise voice (c) a deep, booming voice
36. 36.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Stand where everyone can see you. (b) Use a soft voice to build suspense. (c) Stop every few lines to ask for water.
37. 37.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Let listeners join in with a fun repeated line. (b) Speak as fast as you possibly can. (c) Begin with a hook that grabs attention.
38. 38.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Wait for everyone to be quiet before you start. (b) Use the same flat voice all the way through. (c) Smile during the happy parts.
39. 39.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Laugh at the joke before you tell it. (b) Look at the floor the whole time. (c) Smile during the happy parts.
40. 40.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Use your hands to show actions. (b) Stop every few lines to ask for water. (c) Turn away whenever someone laughs.

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