Storytelling Tips Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 22: Storytelling aloud · Set 462 · 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) Talk over anyone who asks a question. (b) Thank your listeners when you finish. (c) Use your hands to show actions.
2. 2.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a crying baby elephant? (a) a deep, booming voice (b) a high, squeaky voice (c) a sad, sniffly voice
3. 3.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a buzzing bee? (a) a flat, beeping voice (b) a gruff, grumpy voice (c) a fast, buzzing voice
4. 4.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Stand tall and smile at the start. (b) Pause so listeners can imagine the scene. (c) Stop in the middle to check a phone.
5. 5.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a proud king? (a) a grand, royal voice (b) a soft, spooky whisper (c) a quick, excited voice
6. 6.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a huge giant? (a) a flat, beeping voice (b) a slow, sleepy voice (c) a deep, booming voice
7. 7.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Let listeners join in with a fun repeated line. (b) Speak as fast as you possibly can. (c) Pause just before the big surprise.
8. 8.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Look at your listeners as you speak. (b) Turn the pages loudly and lose your place. (c) Speak in a bored voice so it sounds dull.
9. 9.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Speak in a bored voice so it sounds dull. (b) Keep your eyes on the clock the whole time. (c) End with a clear, strong last line.
10. 10.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Stand where everyone can see you. (b) Use a slow, gentle voice for a sad moment. (c) Mutter while looking at your shoes.
11. 11.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Speak as fast as you possibly can. (b) Mix up the order of events. (c) Ask your listeners a question to involve them.
12. 12.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Practise in front of a mirror. (b) Speak softly in a secret or spooky part. (c) Read so slowly that everyone falls asleep.
13. 13.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Use the same voice for every character. (b) Speak slowly and clearly. (c) Practise telling the story before the show.
14. 14.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a frightened rabbit? (a) a calm, wise voice (b) a shaky, scared voice (c) a soft, spooky whisper
15. 15.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Whisper the whole story very quietly. (b) Forget the names of your characters. (c) Thank your listeners when you finish.
16. 16.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Whisper the whole story very quietly. (b) Use a soft voice to build suspense. (c) Change your voice for each character.
17. 17.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Stop in the middle to check a phone. (b) Practise telling the story before the show. (c) Shout every single word.
18. 18.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Practise in front of a mirror. (b) Keep your eyes closed while you speak. (c) Smile at your listeners at the end.
19. 19.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Wait a moment after a funny line. (b) Mutter while looking at your shoes. (c) Mix up the order of events.
20. 20.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Swing from side to side all the time. (b) Keep the events in the right order. (c) Keep saying “and then, and then” every line.
21. 21.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Lean in when you share a secret part. (b) Use your hands to show actions. (c) Keep saying “and then, and then” every line.
22. 22.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Speak softly in a secret or spooky part. (b) Keep the events in the right order. (c) Laugh at the joke before you tell it.
23. 23.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Wave your arms about for no reason. (b) Never practise before the show. (c) Use a squeaky voice for a tiny mouse.
24. 24.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Talk over anyone who asks a question. (b) Never practise before the show. (c) Let your voice rise and fall, not stay flat.
25. 25.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Rush through the ending to finish fast. (b) Speak as fast as you possibly can. (c) Use a slow, gentle voice for a sad moment.
26. 26.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Wait a moment after a funny line. (b) Answer your phone in the middle of the story. (c) Stress the important words.
27. 27.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Pause just before the big surprise. (b) Use the same flat voice all the way through. (c) Rush the surprise so nobody notices it.
28. 28.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a sleepy old tortoise? (a) a slow, sleepy voice (b) a shaky, scared voice (c) a sly, sneaky voice
29. 29.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Keep your eyes on the clock the whole time. (b) Practise telling the story before the show. (c) Let your voice rise and fall, not stay flat.
30. 30.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Change your voice for each character. (b) Mutter while looking at your shoes. (c) Talk to only one friend in the room.
31. 31.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Rush the surprise so nobody notices it. (b) End with a clear, strong last line. (c) Pause after you ask your listeners a question.
32. 32.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a tiny mouse? (a) a flat, beeping voice (b) a high, squeaky voice (c) a soft, spooky whisper
33. 33.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a robot? (a) a deep, booming voice (b) a flat, beeping voice (c) a fast, buzzing voice
34. 34.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Wait for everyone to be quiet before you start. (b) Keep saying “and then, and then” every line. (c) Wave your arms about for no reason.
35. 35.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Begin with a hook that grabs attention. (b) Make the story three times too long. (c) Use the same voice for every character.
36. 36.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Speak a little faster when the story gets exciting. (b) Start with a long list of boring details. (c) Giggle all through the scary parts.
37. 37.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Keep the events in the right order. (b) Pause just before the big surprise. (c) Turn your back to the listeners.
38. 38.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Ask your listeners a question to involve them. (b) Never practise before the show. (c) Let your voice rise and fall, not stay flat.
39. 39.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a child on her birthday? (a) a quick, excited voice (b) a grand, royal voice (c) a fast, buzzing voice
40. 40.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Mumble so nobody can hear the words. (b) Tell it the way you would tell a good friend. (c) Tell the story in your own words.

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