Storytelling Tips Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 22: Storytelling aloud · Set 367 · 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) Speak loudly enough for everyone to hear. (b) Answer your phone in the middle of the story. (c) Tell it the way you would tell a good friend.
2. 2.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a proud king? (a) a gruff, grumpy voice (b) a grand, royal voice (c) a soft, spooky whisper
3. 3.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Look at the floor the whole time. (b) Breathe slowly if you feel nervous. (c) Whisper during the exciting chase.
4. 4.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a crying baby elephant? (a) a sad, sniffly voice (b) a flat, beeping voice (c) a slow, sleepy voice
5. 5.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Turn your back to the listeners. (b) Keep the events in the right order. (c) Point to where things happen as you describe them.
6. 6.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Stop in the middle to check a phone. (b) Tell the story in your own words. (c) Read every word without ever looking up.
7. 7.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Choose a story that suits your listeners. (b) Look around at different listeners, not just one. (c) Talk to only one friend in the room.
8. 8.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Make eye contact with people around the room. (b) Talk to only one friend in the room. (c) Use the same voice for every character.
9. 9.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Speak in a bored voice so it sounds dull. (b) Speak softly in a secret or spooky part. (c) Read so slowly that everyone falls asleep.
10. 10.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Turn the pages loudly and lose your place. (b) Use a squeaky voice for a tiny mouse. (c) Breathe slowly if you feel nervous.
11. 11.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Skip the middle of the story. (b) Stress the important words. (c) Talk over anyone who asks a question.
12. 12.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a child on her birthday? (a) a quick, excited voice (b) a deep, booming voice (c) a high, squeaky voice
13. 13.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a grumpy old bear? (a) a fast, buzzing voice (b) a slow, sleepy voice (c) a gruff, grumpy voice
14. 14.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Look around at different listeners, not just one. (b) Say “umm” after every few words. (c) Add sound effects like “whoosh” or “bang”.
15. 15.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Choose a story that suits your listeners. (b) Speak loudly enough for everyone to hear. (c) Never practise before the show.
16. 16.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a wise old owl? (a) a calm, wise voice (b) a sly, sneaky voice (c) a deep, booming voice
17. 17.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Mix up the order of events. (b) Rush through the ending to finish fast. (c) Pause just before the big surprise.
18. 18.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a huge giant? (a) a calm, wise voice (b) a deep, booming voice (c) a quick, excited voice
19. 19.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Turn away whenever someone laughs. (b) Pause after you ask your listeners a question. (c) Speak a little faster when the story gets exciting.
20. 20.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Speak as fast as you possibly can. (b) Take a calm breath before you begin. (c) Say “umm” after every few words.
21. 21.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) End with a clear, strong last line. (b) Start with a long list of boring details. (c) Stop every few lines to ask for water.
22. 22.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Keep your eyes closed while you speak. (b) Look at your listeners as you speak. (c) Use the same flat voice all the way through.
23. 23.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a frightened rabbit? (a) a fast, buzzing voice (b) a shaky, scared voice (c) a gruff, grumpy voice
24. 24.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a tiny mouse? (a) a quick, excited voice (b) a giggly, playful voice (c) a high, squeaky voice
25. 25.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Tell the story in your own words. (b) Mutter while looking at your shoes. (c) Wait a moment after a funny line.
26. 26.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a sly fox? (a) a sly, sneaky voice (b) a calm, wise voice (c) a shaky, scared voice
27. 27.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Talk to only one friend in the room. (b) Say “umm” after every few words. (c) Practise in front of a mirror.
28. 28.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Look at the floor the whole time. (b) Speak a little faster when the story gets exciting. (c) Skip the middle of the story.
29. 29.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a robot? (a) a flat, beeping voice (b) a soft, spooky whisper (c) a sad, sniffly voice
30. 30.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Turn away whenever someone laughs. (b) Chew gum while you tell the story. (c) Pause so listeners can imagine the scene.
31. 31.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Make eye contact with people around the room. (b) Smile during the happy parts. (c) Rush through the ending to finish fast.
32. 32.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Stand tall and smile at the start. (b) Use your hands to show actions. (c) Whisper during the exciting chase.
33. 33.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Speak with your hand over your mouth. (b) Slow down for the most important moment. (c) Wave your arms about for no reason.
34. 34.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Let your voice rise and fall, not stay flat. (b) Chew gum while you tell the story. (c) Look at the floor the whole time.
35. 35.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Keep your face blank, with no feelings. (b) Practise telling the story before the show. (c) Whisper the whole story very quietly.
36. 36.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Turn your back to the listeners. (b) Rush through the ending to finish fast. (c) Show the size of the giant with your arms.
37. 37.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Use your face to show feelings. (b) Ask your listeners a question to involve them. (c) Start before everyone is listening.
38. 38.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Speak loudly enough for everyone to hear. (b) Thank your listeners when you finish. (c) Mumble the most important words.
39. 39.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Use your face to show feelings. (b) Use the same flat voice all the way through. (c) Say “umm” after every few words.
40. 40.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Never practise before the show. (b) Read every word without ever looking up. (c) Change your voice for each character.

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