Storytelling Tips Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 22: Storytelling aloud · Set 368 · 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 a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Use the same voice for every character. (b) Read every word without ever looking up. (c) Take a calm breath before you begin.
2. 2.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Practise in front of a mirror. (b) Skip the middle of the story. (c) Wait a moment after a funny line.
3. 3.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a giggling monkey? (a) a deep, booming voice (b) a giggly, playful voice (c) a flat, beeping voice
4. 4.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Start with a long list of boring details. (b) Stress the important words. (c) Pause after you ask your listeners a question.
5. 5.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Answer your phone in the middle of the story. (b) Whisper the whole story very quietly. (c) Show the size of the giant with your arms.
6. 6.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Add sound effects like “whoosh” or “bang”. (b) Talk to only one friend in the room. (c) Read every word without ever looking up.
7. 7.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a child on her birthday? (a) a gruff, grumpy voice (b) a quick, excited voice (c) a giggly, playful voice
8. 8.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a frightened rabbit? (a) a shaky, scared voice (b) a gruff, grumpy voice (c) a sad, sniffly voice
9. 9.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a huge giant? (a) a deep, booming voice (b) a flat, beeping voice (c) a grand, royal voice
10. 10.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a buzzing bee? (a) a slow, sleepy voice (b) a gruff, grumpy voice (c) a fast, buzzing voice
11. 11.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Speak slowly and clearly. (b) Wave your arms about for no reason. (c) Shout every single word.
12. 12.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a robot? (a) a gruff, grumpy voice (b) a sly, sneaky voice (c) a flat, beeping voice
13. 13.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Let listeners join in with a fun repeated line. (b) Tell the ending first and spoil the surprise. (c) Stop every few lines to ask for water.
14. 14.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a friendly ghost? (a) a soft, spooky whisper (b) a fast, buzzing voice (c) a high, squeaky voice
15. 15.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Stare at the ceiling instead of the audience. (b) Let your voice rise and fall, not stay flat. (c) Wait for everyone to be quiet before you start.
16. 16.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a grumpy old bear? (a) a deep, booming voice (b) a calm, wise voice (c) a gruff, grumpy voice
17. 17.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Show a picture or a prop if it helps. (b) Keep your eyes on the clock the whole time. (c) Say “umm” after every few words.
18. 18.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Swing from side to side all the time. (b) Whisper the whole story very quietly. (c) Point to where things happen as you describe them.
19. 19.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Breathe slowly if you feel nervous. (b) Say “umm” after every few words. (c) Point to where things happen as you describe them.
20. 20.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Turn away whenever someone laughs. (b) Keep your story short enough for the time you have. (c) Thank your listeners when you finish.
21. 21.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a wise old owl? (a) a sad, sniffly voice (b) a calm, wise voice (c) a sly, sneaky voice
22. 22.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Talk to only one friend in the room. (b) Make eye contact with people around the room. (c) Tell it the way you would tell a good friend.
23. 23.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Thank your listeners when you finish. (b) Stand where everyone can see you. (c) Make the story three times too long.
24. 24.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Smile during the happy parts. (b) Keep your face blank, with no feelings. (c) Never pause, not even once.
25. 25.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Know the beginning, middle and end well. (b) Fiddle with your hair the whole time. (c) Skip the middle of the story.
26. 26.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Start before everyone is listening. (b) Look at your listeners as you speak. (c) Mutter while looking at your shoes.
27. 27.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Talk over anyone who asks a question. (b) Wave your arms about for no reason. (c) Act out a few actions, like knocking on a door.
28. 28.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Say “umm” after every few words. (b) Use the same flat voice all the way through. (c) Smile at your listeners at the end.
29. 29.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Giggle all through the scary parts. (b) Know the beginning, middle and end well. (c) Look around at different listeners, not just one.
30. 30.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a crying baby elephant? (a) a high, squeaky voice (b) a fast, buzzing voice (c) a sad, sniffly voice
31. 31.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a sleepy old tortoise? (a) a slow, sleepy voice (b) a gruff, grumpy voice (c) a flat, beeping voice
32. 32.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Keep your story short enough for the time you have. (b) Use your hands to show actions. (c) Shout every single word.
33. 33.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Answer your phone in the middle of the story. (b) Whisper during the exciting chase. (c) Ask your listeners a question to involve them.
34. 34.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Use a soft voice to build suspense. (b) Stand far away from your listeners. (c) Wait for everyone to be quiet before you start.
35. 35.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Use the same voice for every character. (b) Stress the important words. (c) Talk over anyone who asks a question.
36. 36.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Speak loudly enough for everyone to hear. (b) Look at the floor the whole time. (c) Speak up clearly at the most exciting part.
37. 37.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Smile at your listeners at the end. (b) Use a slow, gentle voice for a sad moment. (c) Mumble the most important words.
38. 38.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a tiny mouse? (a) a high, squeaky voice (b) a grand, royal voice (c) a fast, buzzing voice
39. 39.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Forget the names of your characters. (b) Practise telling the story before the show. (c) Turn your back to the listeners.
40. 40.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a proud king? (a) a grand, royal voice (b) a slow, sleepy voice (c) a soft, spooky whisper

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