Storytelling Tips Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 22: Storytelling aloud · Set 42 · 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) Forget the ending and stop suddenly. (b) End with a clear, strong last line. (c) Rush through the ending to finish fast.
2. 2.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Speak up clearly at the most exciting part. (b) Use the same flat voice all the way through. (c) Chew gum while you tell the story.
3. 3.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Never practise before the show. (b) Choose a story that suits your listeners. (c) Tell the ending first and spoil the surprise.
4. 4.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Stand behind a table so no one can see you. (b) Show the size of the giant with your arms. (c) Swing from side to side all the time.
5. 5.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a proud king? (a) a shaky, scared voice (b) a calm, wise voice (c) a grand, royal voice
6. 6.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a giggling monkey? (a) a deep, booming voice (b) a grand, royal voice (c) a giggly, playful voice
7. 7.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a grumpy old bear? (a) a sad, sniffly voice (b) a flat, beeping voice (c) a gruff, grumpy voice
8. 8.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Say “umm” after every few words. (b) Swing from side to side all the time. (c) Change your voice for each character.
9. 9.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Stop in the middle to check a phone. (b) Pause after you ask your listeners a question. (c) Stand tall and smile at the start.
10. 10.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Keep your eyes on the clock the whole time. (b) Speak loudly enough for everyone to hear. (c) Make eye contact with people around the room.
11. 11.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Thank your listeners when you finish. (b) Start with a long list of boring details. (c) Forget the names of your characters.
12. 12.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a frightened rabbit? (a) a sly, sneaky voice (b) a shaky, scared voice (c) a gruff, grumpy voice
13. 13.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a crying baby elephant? (a) a sly, sneaky voice (b) a quick, excited voice (c) a sad, sniffly voice
14. 14.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Speak a little faster when the story gets exciting. (b) Smile at your listeners at the end. (c) Answer your phone in the middle of the story.
15. 15.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Speak up clearly at the most exciting part. (b) Begin with a hook that grabs attention. (c) Speak in a bored voice so it sounds dull.
16. 16.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Smile during the happy parts. (b) Chew gum while you tell the story. (c) Keep a calm, steady pace at the start.
17. 17.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Forget the ending and stop suddenly. (b) Use a deep voice for a giant or a lion. (c) Start with a long list of boring details.
18. 18.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Talk over anyone who asks a question. (b) Speak a little faster when the story gets exciting. (c) Speak slowly and clearly.
19. 19.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a buzzing bee? (a) a grand, royal voice (b) a slow, sleepy voice (c) a fast, buzzing voice
20. 20.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Turn away whenever someone laughs. (b) Turn your back to the listeners. (c) Stand where everyone can see you.
21. 21.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Practise telling the story before the show. (b) Chew gum while you tell the story. (c) Never practise before the show.
22. 22.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Take a calm breath before you begin. (b) Act out a few actions, like knocking on a door. (c) Mix up the order of events.
23. 23.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a child on her birthday? (a) a quick, excited voice (b) a calm, wise voice (c) a soft, spooky whisper
24. 24.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a sly fox? (a) a sly, sneaky voice (b) a calm, wise voice (c) a gruff, grumpy voice
25. 25.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Speak softly in a secret or spooky part. (b) Mutter while looking at your shoes. (c) Wave your arms about for no reason.
26. 26.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Fiddle with your hair the whole time. (b) Point to where things happen as you describe them. (c) Wait for everyone to be quiet before you start.
27. 27.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Speak softly in a secret or spooky part. (b) Slow down for the most important moment. (c) Rush through the ending to finish fast.
28. 28.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a huge giant? (a) a sly, sneaky voice (b) a deep, booming voice (c) a flat, beeping voice
29. 29.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Read every word without ever looking up. (b) Fiddle with your hair the whole time. (c) Let your voice rise and fall, not stay flat.
30. 30.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Speak slowly and clearly. (b) Turn away whenever someone laughs. (c) Point to where things happen as you describe them.
31. 31.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Pause so listeners can imagine the scene. (b) Whisper during the exciting chase. (c) Say “umm” after every few words.
32. 32.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Skip the middle of the story. (b) Turn away whenever someone laughs. (c) Wait a moment after a funny line.
33. 33.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a tiny mouse? (a) a fast, buzzing voice (b) a high, squeaky voice (c) a sad, sniffly voice
34. 34.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Talk to only one friend in the room. (b) Tell it the way you would tell a good friend. (c) Chew gum while you tell the story.
35. 35.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Look at the floor the whole time. (b) Use a deep voice for a giant or a lion. (c) Change your voice for each character.
36. 36.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Never pause, not even once. (b) Wait for everyone to be quiet before you start. (c) Never practise before the show.
37. 37.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Pause just before the big surprise. (b) Mix up the order of events. (c) Talk over anyone who asks a question.
38. 38.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Take a calm breath before you begin. (b) Make eye contact with people around the room. (c) Laugh at the joke before you tell it.
39. 39.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Never practise before the show. (b) Whisper the whole story very quietly. (c) Show a picture or a prop if it helps.
40. 40.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a wise old owl? (a) a grand, royal voice (b) a deep, booming voice (c) a calm, wise voice

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