Storytelling Tips Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 22: Storytelling aloud · Set 403 · 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 sly fox? (a) a flat, beeping voice (b) a high, squeaky voice (c) a sly, sneaky voice
2. 2.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Keep your eyes on the clock the whole time. (b) Let listeners join in with a fun repeated line. (c) Use a squeaky voice for a tiny mouse.
3. 3.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a tiny mouse? (a) a high, squeaky voice (b) a quick, excited voice (c) a deep, booming voice
4. 4.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Stare at the ceiling instead of the audience. (b) Chew gum while you tell the story. (c) Act out a few actions, like knocking on a door.
5. 5.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Rush the surprise so nobody notices it. (b) Breathe slowly if you feel nervous. (c) Use the same voice for every character.
6. 6.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Stand still instead of swaying about. (b) Ask your listeners a question to involve them. (c) Use the same voice for every character.
7. 7.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a friendly ghost? (a) a soft, spooky whisper (b) a gruff, grumpy voice (c) a deep, booming voice
8. 8.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Keep your eyes closed while you speak. (b) Speak up clearly at the most exciting part. (c) Make the story three times too long.
9. 9.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Forget the ending and stop suddenly. (b) Forget the names of your characters. (c) Pause just before the big surprise.
10. 10.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a huge giant? (a) a deep, booming voice (b) a slow, sleepy voice (c) a sly, sneaky voice
11. 11.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Start with a long list of boring details. (b) Mumble the most important words. (c) Slow down for the most important moment.
12. 12.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a crying baby elephant? (a) a giggly, playful voice (b) a slow, sleepy voice (c) a sad, sniffly voice
13. 13.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Wait a moment after a funny line. (b) Read so slowly that everyone falls asleep. (c) Show a picture or a prop if it helps.
14. 14.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Use the same voice for every character. (b) Wait a moment after a funny line. (c) Keep your face blank, with no feelings.
15. 15.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Wave your arms about for no reason. (b) Take a calm breath before you begin. (c) Look at your listeners as you speak.
16. 16.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Point to where things happen as you describe them. (b) Use a squeaky voice for a tiny mouse. (c) Make the story three times too long.
17. 17.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Chew gum while you tell the story. (b) Tell the ending first and spoil the surprise. (c) Use your hands to show actions.
18. 18.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Swing from side to side all the time. (b) Change your voice for each character. (c) Speak as fast as you possibly can.
19. 19.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Use a squeaky voice for a tiny mouse. (b) Let listeners join in with a fun repeated line. (c) Turn your back to the listeners.
20. 20.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a proud king? (a) a sly, sneaky voice (b) a slow, sleepy voice (c) a grand, royal voice
21. 21.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Pause so listeners can imagine the scene. (b) Mutter while looking at your shoes. (c) Breathe slowly if you feel nervous.
22. 22.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Know the beginning, middle and end well. (b) Speak slowly and clearly. (c) Stop every few lines to ask for water.
23. 23.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Mumble the most important words. (b) Use a squeaky voice for a tiny mouse. (c) Rush through the ending to finish fast.
24. 24.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Rush through the ending to finish fast. (b) Pause after you ask your listeners a question. (c) Mutter while looking at your shoes.
25. 25.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Laugh during the sad parts. (b) Keep the events in the right order. (c) Use the same voice for every character.
26. 26.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Let listeners join in with a fun repeated line. (b) Shout every single word. (c) Use your hands to show actions.
27. 27.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a robot? (a) a grand, royal voice (b) a deep, booming voice (c) a flat, beeping voice
28. 28.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a giggling monkey? (a) a sad, sniffly voice (b) a giggly, playful voice (c) a sly, sneaky voice
29. 29.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Mumble the most important words. (b) Use a deep voice for a giant or a lion. (c) Stare at the ceiling instead of the audience.
30. 30.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Speak as fast as you possibly can. (b) Make eye contact with people around the room. (c) Answer your phone in the middle of the story.
31. 31.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Speak slowly and clearly. (b) Turn your back to the listeners. (c) Turn away whenever someone laughs.
32. 32.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Speak as fast as you possibly can. (b) Speak a little faster when the story gets exciting. (c) Tell the ending first and spoil the surprise.
33. 33.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Use a soft voice to build suspense. (b) Point to where things happen as you describe them. (c) Speak in a bored voice so it sounds dull.
34. 34.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Wait for everyone to be quiet before you start. (b) Tell it the way you would tell a good friend. (c) Stare at the ceiling instead of the audience.
35. 35.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Never pause, not even once. (b) Mumble the most important words. (c) Stand tall and smile at the start.
36. 36.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a frightened rabbit? (a) a quick, excited voice (b) a shaky, scared voice (c) a sad, sniffly voice
37. 37.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Read so slowly that everyone falls asleep. (b) Speak in a bored voice so it sounds dull. (c) Tell it the way you would tell a good friend.
38. 38.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Wait for everyone to be quiet before you start. (b) Hide your face behind the book. (c) Use a deep voice for a giant or a lion.
39. 39.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a grumpy old bear? (a) a gruff, grumpy voice (b) a calm, wise voice (c) a fast, buzzing voice
40. 40.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Let listeners join in with a fun repeated line. (b) Stress the important words. (c) Never practise before the show.

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