Storytelling Tips Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 22: Storytelling aloud · Set 458 · 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) Show the size of the giant with your arms. (b) Take a calm breath before you begin. (c) Hide your face behind the book.
2. 2.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Look around at different listeners, not just one. (b) Speak as fast as you possibly can. (c) Pause just before the big surprise.
3. 3.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Look at your listeners as you speak. (b) Chew gum while you tell the story. (c) Ask your listeners a question to involve them.
4. 4.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a proud king? (a) a grand, royal voice (b) a shaky, scared voice (c) a gruff, grumpy voice
5. 5.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Thank your listeners when you finish. (b) Make the story three times too long. (c) Add sound effects like “whoosh” or “bang”.
6. 6.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Start with a long list of boring details. (b) Keep your face blank, with no feelings. (c) Take a calm breath before you begin.
7. 7.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Never pause, not even once. (b) Talk over anyone who asks a question. (c) Look around at different listeners, not just one.
8. 8.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a frightened rabbit? (a) a sly, sneaky voice (b) a quick, excited voice (c) a shaky, scared voice
9. 9.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a friendly ghost? (a) a soft, spooky whisper (b) a giggly, playful voice (c) a calm, wise voice
10. 10.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Point to where things happen as you describe them. (b) Keep a calm, steady pace at the start. (c) Look at the floor the whole time.
11. 11.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a child on her birthday? (a) a deep, booming voice (b) a calm, wise voice (c) a quick, excited voice
12. 12.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Forget the ending and stop suddenly. (b) Rush the surprise so nobody notices it. (c) Look at your listeners as you speak.
13. 13.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Stress the important words. (b) Whisper the whole story very quietly. (c) Pause after you ask your listeners a question.
14. 14.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Speak loudly enough for everyone to hear. (b) Answer your phone in the middle of the story. (c) Whisper the whole story very quietly.
15. 15.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Answer your phone in the middle of the story. (b) Stand tall and smile at the start. (c) Speak up clearly at the most exciting part.
16. 16.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Look around at different listeners, not just one. (b) Practise in front of a mirror. (c) Giggle all through the scary parts.
17. 17.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Ask your listeners a question to involve them. (b) Practise telling the story before the show. (c) Whisper during the exciting chase.
18. 18.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Make eye contact with people around the room. (b) Forget the ending and stop suddenly. (c) Smile at your listeners at the end.
19. 19.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Hide your face behind the book. (b) Show the size of the giant with your arms. (c) Mumble so nobody can hear the words.
20. 20.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a grumpy old bear? (a) a gruff, grumpy voice (b) a giggly, playful voice (c) a fast, buzzing voice
21. 21.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Stand behind a table so no one can see you. (b) Start with a long list of boring details. (c) Speak softly in a secret or spooky part.
22. 22.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Use a deep voice for a giant or a lion. (b) Fiddle with your hair the whole time. (c) Let your voice rise and fall, not stay flat.
23. 23.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a sleepy old tortoise? (a) a shaky, scared voice (b) a quick, excited voice (c) a slow, sleepy voice
24. 24.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Speak in a bored voice so it sounds dull. (b) Forget the names of your characters. (c) Point to where things happen as you describe them.
25. 25.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Stop every few lines to ask for water. (b) Read every word without ever looking up. (c) Pause so listeners can imagine the scene.
26. 26.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Use a squeaky voice for a tiny mouse. (b) Forget the names of your characters. (c) Smile during the happy parts.
27. 27.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a crying baby elephant? (a) a calm, wise voice (b) a sly, sneaky voice (c) a sad, sniffly voice
28. 28.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Act out a few actions, like knocking on a door. (b) Talk to only one friend in the room. (c) Skip the middle of the story.
29. 29.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a giggling monkey? (a) a sad, sniffly voice (b) a giggly, playful voice (c) a deep, booming voice
30. 30.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Swing from side to side all the time. (b) Wait a moment after a funny line. (c) Never practise before the show.
31. 31.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Keep the events in the right order. (b) Use a slow, gentle voice for a sad moment. (c) Read every word without ever looking up.
32. 32.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a huge giant? (a) a high, squeaky voice (b) a deep, booming voice (c) a quick, excited voice
33. 33.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Look at your listeners as you speak. (b) Slow down for the most important moment. (c) Mix up the order of events.
34. 34.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Keep your eyes on the clock the whole time. (b) Giggle all through the scary parts. (c) Stand where everyone can see you.
35. 35.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Pause just before the big surprise. (b) Keep your face blank, with no feelings. (c) Stand tall and smile at the start.
36. 36.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Keep your eyes closed while you speak. (b) Tell the story in your own words. (c) Whisper the whole story very quietly.
37. 37.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Read so slowly that everyone falls asleep. (b) Smile during the happy parts. (c) Talk to only one friend in the room.
38. 38.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a wise old owl? (a) a sad, sniffly voice (b) a deep, booming voice (c) a calm, wise voice
39. 39.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Smile during the happy parts. (b) Wait for everyone to be quiet before you start. (c) Rush the surprise so nobody notices it.
40. 40.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Wait for everyone to be quiet before you start. (b) Add sound effects like “whoosh” or “bang”. (c) Keep your eyes closed while you speak.

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