Storytelling Tips Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 22: Storytelling aloud · Set 447 · 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) Stare at the ceiling instead of the audience. (b) Let your voice rise and fall, not stay flat. (c) Use a deep voice for a giant or a lion.
2. 2.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Speak slowly and clearly. (b) Speak loudly enough for everyone to hear. (c) Wave your arms about for no reason.
3. 3.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Practise telling the story before the show. (b) Giggle all through the scary parts. (c) Stop in the middle to check a phone.
4. 4.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Answer your phone in the middle of the story. (b) Speak with your hand over your mouth. (c) Speak a little faster when the story gets exciting.
5. 5.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a huge giant? (a) a deep, booming voice (b) a calm, wise voice (c) a sad, sniffly voice
6. 6.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a crying baby elephant? (a) a deep, booming voice (b) a slow, sleepy voice (c) a sad, sniffly voice
7. 7.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Stand far away from your listeners. (b) Turn away whenever someone laughs. (c) Use a squeaky voice for a tiny mouse.
8. 8.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Point to where things happen as you describe them. (b) Act out a few actions, like knocking on a door. (c) Stop in the middle to check a phone.
9. 9.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Look at the floor the whole time. (b) Laugh at the joke before you tell it. (c) Add sound effects like “whoosh” or “bang”.
10. 10.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Answer your phone in the middle of the story. (b) Wait a moment after a funny line. (c) Wait for everyone to be quiet before you start.
11. 11.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Wave your arms about for no reason. (b) Keep your eyes on the clock the whole time. (c) Keep the events in the right order.
12. 12.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Whisper the whole story very quietly. (b) Keep a calm, steady pace at the start. (c) Use the same voice for every character.
13. 13.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Speak loudly enough for everyone to hear. (b) Smile during the happy parts. (c) Use the same voice for every character.
14. 14.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Wait for everyone to be quiet before you start. (b) Talk over anyone who asks a question. (c) Practise in front of a mirror.
15. 15.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a frightened rabbit? (a) a flat, beeping voice (b) a sly, sneaky voice (c) a shaky, scared voice
16. 16.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Forget the ending and stop suddenly. (b) Hide your face behind the book. (c) Use a soft voice to build suspense.
17. 17.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Use the same flat voice all the way through. (b) Wave your arms about for no reason. (c) Choose a story that suits your listeners.
18. 18.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Shout every single word. (b) Ask your listeners a question to involve them. (c) Skip the middle of the story.
19. 19.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a child on her birthday? (a) a quick, excited voice (b) a slow, sleepy voice (c) a calm, wise voice
20. 20.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a sleepy old tortoise? (a) a quick, excited voice (b) a sad, sniffly voice (c) a slow, sleepy voice
21. 21.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a sly fox? (a) a calm, wise voice (b) a giggly, playful voice (c) a sly, sneaky voice
22. 22.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Hide your face behind the book. (b) Stand still instead of swaying about. (c) Stop in the middle to check a phone.
23. 23.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Forget the names of your characters. (b) Add sound effects like “whoosh” or “bang”. (c) Act out a few actions, like knocking on a door.
24. 24.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Speak in a bored voice so it sounds dull. (b) Smile at your listeners at the end. (c) Practise in front of a mirror.
25. 25.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Act out a few actions, like knocking on a door. (b) Skip the middle of the story. (c) Thank your listeners when you finish.
26. 26.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 quick, excited voice
27. 27.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a robot? (a) a giggly, playful voice (b) a flat, beeping voice (c) a sly, sneaky voice
28. 28.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Stand behind a table so no one can see you. (b) Use your face to show feelings. (c) Stop in the middle to check a phone.
29. 29.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) End with a clear, strong last line. (b) Stop in the middle to check a phone. (c) Turn your back to the listeners.
30. 30.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a tiny mouse? (a) a shaky, scared voice (b) a high, squeaky voice (c) a sly, sneaky voice
31. 31.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a wise old owl? (a) a calm, wise voice (b) a grand, royal voice (c) a shaky, scared voice
32. 32.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Act out a few actions, like knocking on a door. (b) Rush through the ending to finish fast. (c) Mumble so nobody can hear the words.
33. 33.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Mumble the most important words. (b) End with a clear, strong last line. (c) Look around at different listeners, not just one.
34. 34.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Swing from side to side all the time. (b) Wait a moment after a funny line. (c) Pause just before the big surprise.
35. 35.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Speak loudly enough for everyone to hear. (b) Keep a calm, steady pace at the start. (c) Forget the ending and stop suddenly.
36. 36.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Add sound effects like “whoosh” or “bang”. (b) Thank your listeners when you finish. (c) Mumble so nobody can hear the words.
37. 37.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Slow down for the most important moment. (b) Ask your listeners a question to involve them. (c) Use the same flat voice all the way through.
38. 38.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Look at your listeners as you speak. (b) Look at the floor the whole time. (c) Practise in front of a mirror.
39. 39.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Speak in a bored voice so it sounds dull. (b) Look around at different listeners, not just one. (c) Stop in the middle to check a phone.
40. 40.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Stop every few lines to ask for water. (b) Keep your story short enough for the time you have. (c) Hide your face behind the book.

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