Storytelling Tips Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 22: Storytelling aloud · Set 435 · 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) Take a calm breath before you begin. (b) Point to where things happen as you describe them. (c) Mumble the most important words.
2. 2.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a wise old owl? (a) a sad, sniffly voice (b) a slow, sleepy voice (c) a calm, wise voice
3. 3.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Mix up the order of events. (b) Shout every single word. (c) Change your voice for each character.
4. 4.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Use your face to show feelings. (b) Look at your listeners as you speak. (c) Shout every single word.
5. 5.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Never pause, not even once. (b) Show a picture or a prop if it helps. (c) Choose a story that suits your listeners.
6. 6.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Use the same voice for every character. (b) Practise in front of a mirror. (c) Tell the ending first and spoil the surprise.
7. 7.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a grumpy old bear? (a) a fast, buzzing voice (b) a gruff, grumpy voice (c) a sad, sniffly voice
8. 8.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Fiddle with your hair the whole time. (b) Smile during the happy parts. (c) Start with a long list of boring details.
9. 9.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Hide your face behind the book. (b) Pause after you ask your listeners a question. (c) Slow down for the most important moment.
10. 10.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Look around at different listeners, not just one. (b) Rush the surprise so nobody notices it. (c) Change your voice for each character.
11. 11.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Keep your face blank, with no feelings. (b) Take a calm breath before you begin. (c) Show a picture or a prop if it helps.
12. 12.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a giggling monkey? (a) a high, squeaky voice (b) a slow, sleepy voice (c) a giggly, playful voice
13. 13.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Stand tall and smile at the start. (b) Never pause, not even once. (c) Whisper the whole story very quietly.
14. 14.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Speak in a bored voice so it sounds dull. (b) Fiddle with your hair the whole time. (c) Practise telling the story before the show.
15. 15.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Start before everyone is listening. (b) Make the story three times too long. (c) Show a picture or a prop if it helps.
16. 16.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a robot? (a) a flat, beeping voice (b) a sad, sniffly voice (c) a gruff, grumpy voice
17. 17.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a proud king? (a) a sad, sniffly voice (b) a grand, royal voice (c) a quick, excited voice
18. 18.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Forget the ending and stop suddenly. (b) Slow down for the most important moment. (c) Keep your story short enough for the time you have.
19. 19.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Start before everyone is listening. (b) Lean in when you share a secret part. (c) Speak in a bored voice so it sounds dull.
20. 20.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a sly fox? (a) a deep, booming voice (b) a sad, sniffly voice (c) a sly, sneaky voice
21. 21.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a sleepy old tortoise? (a) a fast, buzzing voice (b) a sad, sniffly voice (c) a slow, sleepy voice
22. 22.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a huge giant? (a) a high, squeaky voice (b) a deep, booming voice (c) a shaky, scared voice
23. 23.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Keep your eyes on the clock the whole time. (b) Keep a calm, steady pace at the start. (c) Use the same flat voice all the way through.
24. 24.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Use a squeaky voice for a tiny mouse. (b) Forget the ending and stop suddenly. (c) Whisper during the exciting chase.
25. 25.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Swing from side to side all the time. (b) Add sound effects like “whoosh” or “bang”. (c) End with a clear, strong last line.
26. 26.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Whisper the whole story very quietly. (b) Smile at your listeners at the end. (c) Giggle all through the scary parts.
27. 27.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Let your voice rise and fall, not stay flat. (b) Read every word without ever looking up. (c) Use the same flat voice all the way through.
28. 28.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Keep your story short enough for the time you have. (b) Tell it the way you would tell a good friend. (c) Keep your eyes closed while you speak.
29. 29.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a frightened rabbit? (a) a shaky, scared voice (b) a slow, sleepy voice (c) a sly, sneaky voice
30. 30.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Point to where things happen as you describe them. (b) Shout every single word. (c) Wave your arms about for no reason.
31. 31.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Laugh at the joke before you tell it. (b) Begin with a hook that grabs attention. (c) Thank your listeners when you finish.
32. 32.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Use a slow, gentle voice for a sad moment. (b) Start before everyone is listening. (c) Read so slowly that everyone falls asleep.
33. 33.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Speak as fast as you possibly can. (b) Use a deep voice for a giant or a lion. (c) Make eye contact with people around the room.
34. 34.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Read so slowly that everyone falls asleep. (b) Add sound effects like “whoosh” or “bang”. (c) Speak as fast as you possibly can.
35. 35.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Stand behind a table so no one can see you. (b) Begin with a hook that grabs attention. (c) Pause so listeners can imagine the scene.
36. 36.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Look at the floor the whole time. (b) Chew gum while you tell the story. (c) Slow down for the most important moment.
37. 37.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Use a squeaky voice for a tiny mouse. (b) Use the same voice for every character. (c) Know the beginning, middle and end well.
38. 38.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Keep your face blank, with no feelings. (b) Read every word without ever looking up. (c) Thank your listeners when you finish.
39. 39.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Slow down for the most important moment. (b) Wait a moment after a funny line. (c) Use the same flat voice all the way through.
40. 40.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Read so slowly that everyone falls asleep. (b) Skip the middle of the story. (c) Keep the events in the right order.

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