Storytelling Tips Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 22: Storytelling aloud · Set 44 · 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 frightened rabbit? (a) a shaky, scared voice (b) a flat, beeping voice (c) a deep, booming voice
2. 2.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Stand tall and smile at the start. (b) Look at the floor the whole time. (c) Start before everyone is listening.
3. 3.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Speak a little faster when the story gets exciting. (b) Stand behind a table so no one can see you. (c) Rush through the ending to finish fast.
4. 4.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a huge giant? (a) a slow, sleepy voice (b) a deep, booming voice (c) a calm, wise voice
5. 5.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Make eye contact with people around the room. (b) Use a deep voice for a giant or a lion. (c) Stand far away from your listeners.
6. 6.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a robot? (a) a sad, sniffly voice (b) a flat, beeping voice (c) a shaky, scared voice
7. 7.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Speak a little faster when the story gets exciting. (b) Use the same flat voice all the way through. (c) Make eye contact with people around the room.
8. 8.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Know the beginning, middle and end well. (b) Slow down for the most important moment. (c) Look at the floor the whole time.
9. 9.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Forget the ending and stop suddenly. (b) Stress the important words. (c) Smile during the happy parts.
10. 10.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Make the story three times too long. (b) Pause just before the big surprise. (c) Mumble the most important words.
11. 11.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Wait a moment after a funny line. (b) Mumble the most important words. (c) Wait for everyone to be quiet before you start.
12. 12.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Keep your story short enough for the time you have. (b) Turn your back to the listeners. (c) Know the beginning, middle and end well.
13. 13.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Mix up the order of events. (b) Show a picture or a prop if it helps. (c) Speak with your hand over your mouth.
14. 14.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Tell the story in your own words. (b) Mumble the most important words. (c) Mumble so nobody can hear the words.
15. 15.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Let your voice rise and fall, not stay flat. (b) Use a slow, gentle voice for a sad moment. (c) Speak as fast as you possibly can.
16. 16.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Whisper the whole story very quietly. (b) Stand behind a table so no one can see you. (c) Ask your listeners a question to involve them.
17. 17.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a sleepy old tortoise? (a) a flat, beeping voice (b) a slow, sleepy voice (c) a quick, excited voice
18. 18.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a wise old owl? (a) a shaky, scared voice (b) a gruff, grumpy voice (c) a calm, wise voice
19. 19.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Let your voice rise and fall, not stay flat. (b) Talk over anyone who asks a question. (c) Speak as fast as you possibly can.
20. 20.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Add sound effects like “whoosh” or “bang”. (b) Use the same flat voice all the way through. (c) Shout every single word.
21. 21.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Talk to only one friend in the room. (b) Stand behind a table so no one can see you. (c) Stand where everyone can see you.
22. 22.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Answer your phone in the middle of the story. (b) Talk to only one friend in the room. (c) Point to where things happen as you describe them.
23. 23.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Never pause, not even once. (b) Breathe slowly if you feel nervous. (c) Read so slowly that everyone falls asleep.
24. 24.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Show a picture or a prop if it helps. (b) Know the beginning, middle and end well. (c) Mix up the order of events.
25. 25.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Change your voice for each character. (b) Whisper during the exciting chase. (c) Fiddle with your hair the whole time.
26. 26.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Forget the names of your characters. (b) Mumble the most important words. (c) Lean in when you share a secret part.
27. 27.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Turn away whenever someone laughs. (b) Take a calm breath before you begin. (c) Tell the story in your own words.
28. 28.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Tell the story in your own words. (b) Use a soft voice to build suspense. (c) Mumble so nobody can hear the words.
29. 29.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a sly fox? (a) a sly, sneaky voice (b) a giggly, playful voice (c) a quick, excited voice
30. 30.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Never practise before the show. (b) Skip the middle of the story. (c) Wait a moment after a funny line.
31. 31.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Shout every single word. (b) Stand where everyone can see you. (c) Stress the important words.
32. 32.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Stand where everyone can see you. (b) End with a clear, strong last line. (c) Answer your phone in the middle of the story.
33. 33.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Turn your back to the listeners. (b) Talk to only one friend in the room. (c) Begin with a hook that grabs attention.
34. 34.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Speak up clearly at the most exciting part. (b) Add sound effects like “whoosh” or “bang”. (c) Make the story three times too long.
35. 35.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Talk to only one friend in the room. (b) Look around at different listeners, not just one. (c) Know the beginning, middle and end well.
36. 36.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Mix up the order of events. (b) Know the beginning, middle and end well. (c) Use the same flat voice all the way through.
37. 37.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Stop every few lines to ask for water. (b) Pause so listeners can imagine the scene. (c) Use a squeaky voice for a tiny mouse.
38. 38.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Speak as fast as you possibly can. (b) Laugh during the sad parts. (c) Use your face to show feelings.
39. 39.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Never practise before the show. (b) Start before everyone is listening. (c) End with a clear, strong last line.
40. 40.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a giggling monkey? (a) a flat, beeping voice (b) a slow, sleepy voice (c) a giggly, playful voice

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