Storytelling Tips Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 22: Storytelling aloud · Set 483 · 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) Keep your eyes on the clock the whole time. (b) Take a calm breath before you begin. (c) Keep a calm, steady pace at the start.
2. 2.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Mix up the order of events. (b) Never practise before the show. (c) Look around at different listeners, not just one.
3. 3.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Stand still instead of swaying about. (b) Pause after you ask your listeners a question. (c) Start before everyone is listening.
4. 4.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a sleepy old tortoise? (a) a soft, spooky whisper (b) a slow, sleepy voice (c) a sad, sniffly voice
5. 5.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Talk to only one friend in the room. (b) Keep your eyes on the clock the whole time. (c) Stress the important words.
6. 6.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Use a deep voice for a giant or a lion. (b) Slow down for the most important moment. (c) Stand behind a table so no one can see you.
7. 7.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Look around at different listeners, not just one. (b) Use the same voice for every character. (c) Practise in front of a mirror.
8. 8.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Point to where things happen as you describe them. (b) Pause so listeners can imagine the scene. (c) Say “umm” after every few words.
9. 9.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Whisper the whole story very quietly. (b) Stop every few lines to ask for water. (c) Act out a few actions, like knocking on a door.
10. 10.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Speak softly in a secret or spooky part. (b) Lean in when you share a secret part. (c) Chew gum while you tell the story.
11. 11.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a huge giant? (a) a grand, royal voice (b) a shaky, scared voice (c) a deep, booming voice
12. 12.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Smile at your listeners at the end. (b) Keep your face blank, with no feelings. (c) Use a squeaky voice for a tiny mouse.
13. 13.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Use your face to show feelings. (b) Skip the middle of the story. (c) Let your voice rise and fall, not stay flat.
14. 14.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) Speak loudly enough for everyone to hear.
15. 15.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a grumpy old bear? (a) a shaky, scared voice (b) a giggly, playful voice (c) a gruff, grumpy voice
16. 16.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a sly fox? (a) a gruff, grumpy voice (b) a deep, booming voice (c) a sly, sneaky voice
17. 17.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Keep the events in the right order. (b) Giggle all through the scary parts. (c) Use a deep voice for a giant or a lion.
18. 18.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a proud king? (a) a shaky, scared voice (b) a grand, royal voice (c) a gruff, grumpy voice
19. 19.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Stare at the ceiling instead of the audience. (b) Wave your arms about for no reason. (c) Speak softly in a secret or spooky part.
20. 20.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a friendly ghost? (a) a deep, booming voice (b) a soft, spooky whisper (c) a giggly, playful voice
21. 21.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Whisper during the exciting chase. (b) Wait a moment after a funny line. (c) Keep a calm, steady pace at the start.
22. 22.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a child on her birthday? (a) a quick, excited voice (b) a sly, sneaky voice (c) a giggly, playful voice
23. 23.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Act out a few actions, like knocking on a door. (b) Never practise before the show. (c) Make eye contact with people around the room.
24. 24.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Stop every few lines to ask for water. (b) Smile at your listeners at the end. (c) Breathe slowly if you feel nervous.
25. 25.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Practise telling the story before the show. (b) Show a picture or a prop if it helps. (c) Start with a long list of boring details.
26. 26.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Speak as fast as you possibly can. (b) Start before everyone is listening. (c) Take a calm breath before you begin.
27. 27.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Turn your back to the listeners. (b) Keep your eyes on the clock the whole time. (c) Stand still instead of swaying about.
28. 28.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Practise telling the story before the show. (b) Mix up the order of events. (c) Laugh at the joke before you tell it.
29. 29.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Speak with your hand over your mouth. (b) Slow down for the most important moment. (c) Turn away whenever someone laughs.
30. 30.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a robot? (a) a slow, sleepy voice (b) a flat, beeping voice (c) a calm, wise voice
31. 31.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a tiny mouse? (a) a high, squeaky voice (b) a grand, royal voice (c) a soft, spooky whisper
32. 32.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a buzzing bee? (a) a soft, spooky whisper (b) a fast, buzzing voice (c) a sly, sneaky voice
33. 33.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a giggling monkey? (a) a fast, buzzing voice (b) a deep, booming voice (c) a giggly, playful voice
34. 34.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Pause so listeners can imagine the scene. (b) Giggle all through the scary parts. (c) Forget the names of your characters.
35. 35.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Mumble the most important words. (b) Forget the names of your characters. (c) Keep the events in the right order.
36. 36.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Wait a moment after a funny line. (b) Speak slowly and clearly. (c) Rush through the ending to finish fast.
37. 37.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a frightened rabbit? (a) a shaky, scared voice (b) a fast, buzzing voice (c) a grand, royal voice
38. 38.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Whisper the whole story very quietly. (b) Pause after you ask your listeners a question. (c) Turn your back to the listeners.
39. 39.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Use a squeaky voice for a tiny mouse. (b) Turn away whenever someone laughs. (c) Let your voice rise and fall, not stay flat.
40. 40.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Keep your eyes closed while you speak. (b) End with a clear, strong last line. (c) Look at the floor the whole time.

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