Storytelling Tips Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 22: Storytelling aloud · Set 473 · 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) Whisper the whole story very quietly. (b) Use a soft voice to build suspense. (c) Speak loudly enough for everyone to hear.
2. 2.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Answer your phone in the middle of the story. (b) Hide your face behind the book. (c) Stand tall and smile at the start.
3. 3.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a sly fox? (a) a soft, spooky whisper (b) a sly, sneaky voice (c) a fast, buzzing voice
4. 4.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Mumble so nobody can hear the words. (b) Rush the surprise so nobody notices it. (c) Take a calm breath before you begin.
5. 5.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a friendly ghost? (a) a soft, spooky whisper (b) a giggly, playful voice (c) a shaky, scared voice
6. 6.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a buzzing bee? (a) a fast, buzzing voice (b) a gruff, grumpy voice (c) a calm, wise voice
7. 7.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a proud king? (a) a fast, buzzing voice (b) a shaky, scared voice (c) a grand, royal voice
8. 8.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Speak with your hand over your mouth. (b) Practise in front of a mirror. (c) Look around at different listeners, not just one.
9. 9.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Keep your eyes on the clock the whole time. (b) Answer your phone in the middle of the story. (c) Look at your listeners as you speak.
10. 10.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Look at your listeners as you speak. (b) Point to where things happen as you describe them. (c) Never pause, not even once.
11. 11.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Know the beginning, middle and end well. (b) Start before everyone is listening. (c) Whisper the whole story very quietly.
12. 12.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Forget the names of your characters. (b) Pause just before the big surprise. (c) Keep your story short enough for the time you have.
13. 13.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a crying baby elephant? (a) a slow, sleepy voice (b) a sly, sneaky voice (c) a sad, sniffly voice
14. 14.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Speak in a bored voice so it sounds dull. (b) Look around at different listeners, not just one. (c) Ask your listeners a question to involve them.
15. 15.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Speak loudly enough for everyone to hear. (b) Laugh during the sad parts. (c) Begin with a hook that grabs attention.
16. 16.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Use your face to show feelings. (b) Use the same voice for every character. (c) Whisper the whole story very quietly.
17. 17.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) End with a clear, strong last line. (b) Tell the ending first and spoil the surprise. (c) Start with a long list of boring details.
18. 18.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a frightened rabbit? (a) a shaky, scared voice (b) a quick, excited voice (c) a grand, royal voice
19. 19.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Make eye contact with people around the room. (b) Mumble so nobody can hear the words. (c) Never pause, not even once.
20. 20.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a sleepy old tortoise? (a) a fast, buzzing voice (b) a high, squeaky voice (c) a slow, sleepy voice
21. 21.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a giggling monkey? (a) a fast, buzzing voice (b) a giggly, playful voice (c) a shaky, scared voice
22. 22.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Fiddle with your hair the whole time. (b) Use a slow, gentle voice for a sad moment. (c) Wave your arms about for no reason.
23. 23.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Start with a long list of boring details. (b) Let listeners join in with a fun repeated line. (c) Use a slow, gentle voice for a sad moment.
24. 24.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a robot? (a) a deep, booming voice (b) a soft, spooky whisper (c) a flat, beeping voice
25. 25.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Use the same flat voice all the way through. (b) Swing from side to side all the time. (c) Stress the important words.
26. 26.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Practise telling the story before the show. (b) Speak softly in a secret or spooky part. (c) Never practise before the show.
27. 27.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a wise old owl? (a) a soft, spooky whisper (b) a fast, buzzing voice (c) a calm, wise voice
28. 28.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a grumpy old bear? (a) a slow, sleepy voice (b) a gruff, grumpy voice (c) a grand, royal voice
29. 29.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Swing from side to side all the time. (b) Pause just before the big surprise. (c) Speak a little faster when the story gets exciting.
30. 30.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Keep a calm, steady pace at the start. (b) Stop in the middle to check a phone. (c) Forget the names of your characters.
31. 31.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Add sound effects like “whoosh” or “bang”. (b) Stare at the ceiling instead of the audience. (c) Look around at different listeners, not just one.
32. 32.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Speak up clearly at the most exciting part. (b) Wait a moment after a funny line. (c) Mumble the most important words.
33. 33.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Speak up clearly at the most exciting part. (b) Act out a few actions, like knocking on a door. (c) Speak as fast as you possibly can.
34. 34.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Stop every few lines to ask for water. (b) Never practise before the show. (c) Let your voice rise and fall, not stay flat.
35. 35.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Answer your phone in the middle of the story. (b) Choose a story that suits your listeners. (c) Hide your face behind the book.
36. 36.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Add sound effects like “whoosh” or “bang”. (b) Use the same voice for every character. (c) Keep your face blank, with no feelings.
37. 37.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a child on her birthday? (a) a calm, wise voice (b) a quick, excited voice (c) a deep, booming voice
38. 38.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Hide your face behind the book. (b) Stop in the middle to check a phone. (c) Slow down for the most important moment.
39. 39.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Make the story three times too long. (b) Mumble the most important words. (c) Show a picture or a prop if it helps.
40. 40.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Speak as fast as you possibly can. (b) Speak in a bored voice so it sounds dull. (c) Practise telling the story before the show.

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